Address
P.O Box 13355, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaPlot No. 267 D, House 5,
Mnadazagawa Street, Mbezi Beach A.
(Opposite Goba Traffic Lights,
Between Shamo Tower and Shamo Park)
P.O Box 13355, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel. +255222617280 | Mob. +255 712450448
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
Focusing on East Africa’s IP Marketplace connecting creators, buyers, investors and institutions to turning creativity into tradable and investable intellectual property.
August 18 - August 21
Mlimani City
Mashariki Creative Economy Expo is a regional platform designed to unlock the economic value of Africa’s creative industries by positioning creative works as tradable intellectual property.
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, Mashariki Expo 2026 adopts an IP-led and investment-driven model, focusing on Music Licensing, Spatial IP Exchange and Resale Ecosystem, Trading in Rights for Literary Storytellers and Film IP Rights trading.
Africa’s creative industries are growing but value leakage, weak rights systems, and limited access to markets continue to hold creators back.
Whether you are a creator, buyer, investor, policymaker, or partner—Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 is where Africa’s creative IP is traded and financed.
Mashariki Expo 2026 exists to:
Whether you are a creator, buyer, investor, policymaker, or partner—Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 is where Africa’s creative IP is traded and financed.
The Mashariki Creative Economy Expo serves as a dynamic platform, proudly showcasing the vibrant and diverse creative industries of East Africa. It aims to highlight the unique talents and fresh perspectives that contribute to the region's remarkable cultural richness.
The Expo drive economic growth in East Africa. By showcasing local talents and creative products, the expo attracts investment and promotes opportunities in the creative sector.
To spotlight the valuable opportunities within the supply and value chains creative businesses operating in the East African region.
This expo facilitates cultural exchange among various stakeholders in the creative industries, allowing for dialogue and collaboration. By bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators, it fosters an environment where ideas and cultural expressions can thrive.
To facilitate partnerships through Business-to-Business (B2B) interactions, fostering trade and investment collaborations between East African creative business owners
To enable creative business and ventures initiate discussions with potential investors
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