Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026

Trading in Creative Intellectual Property.

Powering East Africa’s Creative Future.

Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 is East Africa’s IP marketplace—connecting creators, buyers, investors, and institutions to transform creativity into tradable and investable intellectual property.

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Mlimani City Conference
Centre Dar es Salaam

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Film IP Rights Trading

Co-production agreements and collaborative IP ownership models

African Heritage Interior Design & Resale Rights Ecosystem

Applying African heritage within contemporary interior design while strengthening resale rights and royalty systems that enable long-term value creation for visual artists across commercial environments

Music Licensing in Sports Tournaments

Licensing for streaming, broadcasting, live performances, advertising, and film synchronization

Trading in Rights for Literary Storytellers

Rights licensing by territory and language; adaptation rights for film, TV, animation, and theatre; digital publishing and audiobook licensing

Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026

When:

August 18 - August 21

Where:

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.

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Africa’s creative industries are growing but value leakage, weak rights systems, and limited access to markets continue to hold creators back.

The Problem

Why Mashariki Expo 2026?

Africa’s creative industries are expanding rapidly, yet value leakage, weak rights systems, and limited access to structured markets continue to limit growth.

Why It Matters

Mashariki Expo 2026 exists to:

Key Themes and Sectors

Mashariki Expo 2026 focuses on four interconnected pillars of the creative economy:

Film IP Rights Trading

Expanding film distribution through co-production agreements and shared IP ownership between producers from different markets.


Music Licensing for Sports Tournament

Exploring how music and creative content power major sporting events, including the launch of the Copyright Friendly Label (CFL) for Sports Tournaments.

African Heritage Interior Design & Resale Rights Ecosystem

Applying African heritage within contemporary interior design while strengthening resale rights and royalty systems that enable long-term value creation for visual artists across commercial environments.

Trading in Rights for Literary Storytellers

A rights-trading marketplace for books, film, audio, and screen adaptations—supporting licensing, translation, and cross-border distribution of African stories.

Sponsorship Packages

Top-tier strategic sponsors with maximum visibility and influence across the entire expo.

Benefits

  • Naming Rights -Your brand is integrated into the official event identity (e.g., “Mashariki Expo 2026 powered by [Brand]”), appearing across all communications, media, and materials.
  • Full Visibility – Premium branding across all touchpoints including stage backdrops, digital platforms, media coverage, registration areas, and marketing campaigns before, during, and after the event.
  • VIP Access -Exclusive access to VIP lounges, closed-door sessions, high-level networking events, and priority seating for keynote sessions.
  • Speaking Role – Guaranteed keynote or panel speaking opportunities to position your organization as a thought leader in intellectual property and innovation.
  • Networking -Curated introductions to high-value stakeholders including policymakers, investors, innovators, and regional leaders.

TZS 50,000,000+

Sponsors focused on market positioning, deal-making, and sector leadership.

Benefits

  • Own a Full Day -Dedicated branding and thematic ownership of one full event day aligned with your industry or focus area.
  • Branding -Prominent brand placement across event materials, session areas, and marketing campaigns tied to your sponsored day.
  • Sector Access -Direct engagement within a specific industry track (e.g., creative IP, tech, agriculture IP), allowing targeted exposure to relevant audiences.
  • Deal Rooms -Access to private meeting spaces designed for structured business discussions, partnerships, and negotiations.
  • Networking -Participation in curated networking sessions with targeted stakeholders and potential partners.

TZS 35M tor TZS 49M

Sponsors seeking strong brand presence and direct access to investors and deal flow.

Benefits

  • Branding in Deal Rooms – Brand visibility within high-value deal-making environments where investors and innovators interact.
  • Investor Access – Opportunities to engage with attending investors, venture funds, and funding institutions for partnerships or capital alignment.
  • Networking -Access to structured networking sessions and general attendee engagement opportunities.

TZS 25M to TZS 34M

Sponsors focused on on-ground engagement, product visibility, and audience interaction.

Benefits

  • Booth – Dedicated exhibition space to showcase products, services, or innovations directly to attendees.
  • Activations – Opportunity to run interactive brand experiences such as demos, workshops, competitions, or live showcases.
  • Product Placement – Integration of your products or services within the event environment (e.g., branded materials, sampling, usage during sessions).
  • Networking – Access to general networking opportunities with attendees and participants.

TZS 15M to TZS 24M

Support partners contributing to the broader ecosystem through visibility and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Showcase – Opportunity to present your organization, initiative, or solution within designated showcase areas or sessions.
  • Visibility – Brand inclusion across selected event materials, website listings, and partner acknowledgments.
  • Collaboration – Opportunities to co-create sessions, contribute to discussions, or support ecosystem-building initiatives.
  • Networking – Access to general networking sessions with participants, startups, and stakeholders.

TZS 5M to TZS 14M / In-kind

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Literary Rights Seller

Exhibitor Packages

3-day pass

TABLE TALK A

EARLY BIRDS' RATE

$300 or TZS 800K

Book & Pay Before 30th May

Normal Rates

$375 or TZS 1M

Late Registration

$450 or TZS 1.2M

After 30th July

INCLUDES

  • 1 Table, 3 Chairs
  • No Stall (Booth)
  • 1 Cocktail Pass
Book a Table

3-day pass

MINI B

EARLY BIRDS' RATE

$450 or TZS 1.2M

Book & Pay Before 30th May

Normal Rates

$550 or TZS 1.5M

Late Registration

$650 or TZS 1.7M

After 30th July

INCLUDES

  • 1 Table, 4 Chairs
  • 2m x 3m Stall (6m2)
  • 2 Cocktail Pass
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3-day pass

STANDARD C

EARLY BIRDS' RATE

$650 or TZS 1.7M

Book & Pay Before 30th May

Normal Rates

$750 or TZS 2M

Late Registration

$800 or TZS 2.2M

After 30th July

INCLUDES

  • 2 Table, 6 Chairs
  • 3m x 3m Stall 9m2)
  • 3 Cocktail Pass
Book a Stall

3-day pass

DELUXE D

EARLY BIRDS' RATE

$950 or TZS 2.5M

Book & Pay Before 30th May

Normal Rates

$1100 or TZS 3M

Late Registration

$1250 or TZS 3.3M

After 30th July

INCLUDES

  • 3 Table, 6 Chairs
  • 4m x 4m Stall (16m2)
  • 4 Cocktail Pass
Book a Stall

Who Should Attend?

Mashariki Expo 2026 is designed for:

Value for Participant

By attending Mashariki Expo 2026, you gain:

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