Nigeria's Premier
Creative-Tech & Festival
Bringing together leading artists, tech founders, creatives, investors, innovators, government agencies, and development institutions under one vibrant roof.
TECH
× ART
Bridging the Gap
Nigeria's creative and technology ecosystems are among the fastest-growing in Africa, yet Abuja remains underrepresented in large-scale creative-tech events compared to Lagos and other regional hubs.
- Activating Abuja's position as a government, diplomatic and innovation capital.
- Creating an annual platform for cross-sector collaboration between creative industries and the tech ecosystem.
- Providing opportunities for young creatives, digital entrepreneurs, and innovators to learn, showcase, attract funding, and build careers.
- Offering companies and investors an avenue to connect with top talent, emerging creators, tech startups, and creative SMEs.
- Supporting Nigeria's national goals for digital transformation, job creation, and youth empowerment.
Programme
Structure
A rich multi-track festival experience spanning exhibitions, conferences, workshops, installations, and performances.
Conference & Keynotes
- ▸Creative Economy Panels
- ▸Future of Work & Digital Innovation
- ▸AI, AR/VR, Blockchain, Web3 Talks
- ▸Policy & IP Dialogues
Exhibition Pavilion
- ▸Digital Art & Installations
- ▸3D / VR / AR Experiences
- ▸Emerging Artist Showcases
- ▸Tech Product Demonstrations
Startup & Innovation Arena
- ▸Startup Exhibition Stands
- ▸Investor Pitch Sessions
- ▸Investor Matchmaking Lounge
- ▸Product Launches & Demo Day
Skills & Capacity Building
- ▸AI-powered Creativity Workshops
- ▸Digital Art, Animation & Design
- ▸Coding, Robotics & Maker Labs
- ▸Creative Business Bootcamps
Creative Marketplace
- ▸Art, Fashion, Crafts & Creative Vendors
- ▸Tech Gadgets & Innovation Pop-ups
- ▸Food, Lifestyle & Cultural Experiences
Entertainment & Night Fest
- ▸Live Performances
- ▸Immersive Shows
- ▸Film Screenings
- ▸Experiential Art Nights
Target
Audience
ATAF is designed for a diverse community of creators, builders, and changemakers.
Festival
Objectives
Showcase Creativity
Spotlight artistic and technological creativity from Nigeria and across Africa to global audiences.
Drive Collaboration
Promote meaningful collaboration between artists, designers, developers, and entrepreneurs.
Grow the Creative Economy
Support growth through exhibitions, marketplaces, and investor matchups for creative SMEs.
Build Digital Skills
Provide capacity building through workshops, labs, and masterclasses for the next generation.
Create Funding Access
Connect startups with capital via pitch showcases and curated investor lounges.
Cultural Diplomacy
Strengthen ties through partnerships with embassies, cultural institutes, and development organisations.
Expected
Outcomes
Sustainability
& Legacy
ATAF is not just an event — it is a strategic platform creating lasting value for Abuja and Africa's creative-tech ecosystem.