Business & Professional
Conferences, networking events, and workshops

AI in Marketing: Real-World Applications Session
An upcoming session exploring how AI is being applied within marketing teams, offering practical perspectives beyond common buzzwords. Lioul, Co-founder of Velocity Marketing, will share how the agency integrates AI to improve processes, support creative work, and enhance efficiency while maintaining a human-centered approach. The discussion will provide insights into real-world use of AI in marketing today. Register via: https://luma.com/9148bm1y

AI in Marketing: Real-World Applications with Velocity Marketing
An upcoming session exploring how AI is being applied within a marketing team, offering a practical perspective beyond common buzzwords. Lioul, Co-founder of Velocity Marketing, will share how the agency integrates AI to improve processes, support creative work, and enhance efficiency while maintaining a human-centered approach. The discussion will provide insights into the real-world use of AI in marketing today. Registration: https://luma.com/9148bm1y
CRAFT 2026 - Africa's Creative Industry Gathering
CRAFT 2026 is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from 30 April to 2 May 2026, bringing together creatives, innovators, and industry participants from across Africa. The event is expected to feature a range of activities centered on creativity, collaboration, and emerging ideas, positioning it as a notable gathering within the continent's creative sector.
CRAFT 2026 - Africa's Creative Gathering
CRAFT 2026 is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa from 30 April to 2 May 2026, bringing together creatives, innovators, and industry participants from across Africa. The event is expected to feature a range of activities centered on creativity, collaboration, and emerging ideas, positioning it as a notable gathering within the continent's creative sector.

ICE CONNECT SUMMIT 2026
A national platform bringing together leaders in digital commerce, payments, and logistics. The ICE CONNECT SUMMIT 2026 is a major event where people shaping Ethiopia's e-commerce future will connect and have conversations. Free entrance. Organized by @eventsethiopia. Contact: @bethel_t23
TW Network Podcast Launch by Tigistu Workeneh
Ethiopian luxury fashion designer Tigistu Workeneh announces the launch of the TW Network Podcast, a project years in the making. The podcast launch event will take place on May 8, 2026.

Ghana Month in Ethiopia
Ghana Month in Ethiopia will take place on 8–9 May 2026, at Kuriftu Resort & Spa African Village. Organized by Bridge54, Kuriftu Resort & Spa African Village, and Black Star Experience, the event brings together Ghanaian companies, brands, and institutions from different sectors, including fashion, banking, tech, hospitality, manufacturing, FMCG, and services. It offers a space to showcase their work, connect with others, and explore potential partnerships and opportunities within the wider conversation around intra-African trade and tourism.