Meet The Voices

Shaping Africa's Live

Entertainment Future

From executives and artists to promoters, policymakers, investors, and cultural leaders, ALEC brings together the people building the systems behind live entertainment across Africa.

April
23 & 24
Keynote
Addresses
OPENING KEYNOTES
Featured Voices

The opening conversations setting the tone for ALEC 2026 and the future of Africa’s live entertainment ecosystem. A conversation on turning cultural demand into structured opportunity, commercial value, and long-term industry growth.

Thursday
April 23
Panel One
 TOURING AFRICA
Panel Conversation

A candid conversation on the realities, friction points, and opportunities shaping touring across the African continent.

Thursday
April 23
Case study
INSIDE ONE AFRICAN TOUR
Case Study Session

A practical look inside the strategy, partnerships, and execution behind a live touring experience on the continent.

Thursday
April 23
Panel 2
VENUES, INFRASTRUCTURE & PRODUCTION
Industry panel

Exploring the spaces, systems, and production realities needed to build a stronger live entertainment ecosystem in Africa.

Friday
April 24
Panel 3
WHO PAYS FOR LIVE MUSIC IN AFRICA
Industry panel

An exploration of the capital, partnerships, and business models shaping how live music is funded across the continent.

Friday
April 24
Roundtable
Discussion
TOURING WITHOUT BORDERS
Featured Conversation

A cross-sector conversation on visas, mobility, regional cooperation, and the policy shifts needed to unlock movement across Africa.

Friday
April 24
Panel 4
EXPORTING AFRICAN TALENT WITHOUT LOSING OWNERSHIP
Panel Conversation

A timely discussion on artist growth, international expansion, deal structures, and protecting value as African talent scales globally.

Friday
April 24
Closing
Panel
THE JOHANNESBURG COMMITMENTS
Closing Conversation

A forward-looking conversation focused on the ideas, commitments, and collective actions needed to shape the next era of African live entertainment.