Arterial Network has issued the ACE 2012 Conference programme and announced speakers scheduled to present during the second edition of the African Creative Economy Conference from 14 to 16 November at Hotel Ngor Diarama in Dakar, Senegal.
“ACE 2012 has so far attracted participation of over 100 delegates from over 40 African countries and beyond,’’ stated Ouafa Belgacem, Secretary General of Arterial Network. “The registered delegates include established or upcoming arts practitioners, intellectuals, journalists, researchers, policy makers and patrons. The second edition of the African Creative Economy Conference will feature powerful debates, trainings and know-how exchange, networking and robust collaboration of cultural practitioners. Notable sessions and speakers include: Renowned Playwright and Director of African Arts Institute, Mike van Graan and UNESCO expert, Director for Creativity, Arts and Jobs, Avril Joffe from South Africa who will join Senegalese Cheik Ngaido Ba and Christian Ndombi from UNESCO Senegal in a panel that will discuss the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression and what it means for African States.
2012 Caine Prize for African Writing shortlisted writer and Managing Editor for Kwani Trust, Billy Kahora, Founding Chairman of the African Cultural Regeneration Institute Prof. Francis Gichuru and Aghan Odero Director of the Kenyan Cultural Centre are speakers from Kenya.
Senegalese Brahim Sakho, Cameroonian arts journalist and translator Telesphore Mba Bizo, Oxfam Manager for regional programmes in Senegal Abdoulaye Dia, will be part of a panel that will discuss mainstreaming creative cultural industries as critical elements in African and National economic planning. We hope that all the delegates will enjoy their stay in Senegal in addition to taking advantage of this rare opportunity that will build capacity, enable information sharing and fostering worldwide networks.’’
The African Creative Economy Conference is the second to be hosted by Arterial Network, a dynamic network of individuals, organisations, donors, companies and institutions engaged in the African cultural sector.
The Pan African Network, currently active in 40 African countries was formed in 2007 to support the effectiveness and growth of the African arts and culture civil society and to enhance the sustainability of creative industries in Africa.
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