Let’s be honest. African creatives are no longer asking for permission we’re asking for access.
Access to real industry knowledge.
Access to global decision-makers.
Access to the truth about how animation actually makes money.
That’s exactly what RENDACON Animation Summit 2026 is about.
This is not another motivational talk.
This is not a fan meetup.
This is a two-day industry summit for creative minds who are serious about turning passion into a sustainable career.
If you animate, illustrate, write, direct, design, storyboard, produce, or dream in frames this summit is for you.
Animation Didn’t Start Today But Africa’s Future in It Is Being Decided Now
Animation has existed for decades. What’s new is Africa’s growing seat at the global table and the urgency to claim it properly.
Across the continent, talented creatives are evolving into studio founders. Small teams are becoming production companies.
African stories are finally being demanded globally. But here’s the problem: talent alone is not enough.
Many creatives still struggle with:
- Industry structure
- Global production pipelines
- Distribution and broadcasting access
- Monetization and business strategy
- Pitching to the right people
RENDACON exists to close that gap. From Film Festival to Industry Power Move.
Founded by DREAMAKER Ayodele Elagba, RENDACON started five years ago as an animation film festival, a space to celebrate African creativity and storytelling.
Today, it has evolved into something bigger and bolder: a pan-African animation industry summit. Organized by Lagos Comic con and IbadanFanExpo.
RENDACON now brings together:
- Animation studio founders
- Senior animation professionals
- Producers and broadcasters
- Distributors and investors
- Global animation experts
This is where theory meets practice and creatives meet opportunity. The 2026 edition of RENDACON is themed:
“Animation and the Future of African Content.”
Because the future isn’t just about creating beautiful work, it’s about owning our narratives, building sustainable studios, and competing globally without losing our identity.
📍 Date: March 24–25, 2026
📍 Venue: Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, Osborne, Victoria Island, Lagos
📍 Format: Physical & Virtual Access
Two full days designed to challenge, educate, and connect African creatives.
Why Creatives Cannot Afford to Miss This
This summit is a rare opportunity to sit in the same room with people who are actively working in the global animation industry.
At RENDACON 2026, you will:
- Learn how animation studios scale and survive
- Understand what global platforms and broadcasters actually want
- Get hands-on insights into 2D, 3D, CGI, and production workflows
- Watch film screenings that reflect Africa’s evolving animation voice
- Meet international speakers from around the world
- Interact one-on-one with industry experts
- Pitch yourself, your ideas, and your studio
- Collaborate with creatives who take their craft seriously
This is about taking creatives off the streets and into boardrooms, and showing that animation is not just passion, it can feed you.
This Is a Call to African Creators, If you’ve ever wondered:
- Can animation really be a career in Africa?
- How do I break into the global industry?
- Who do I need to meet?
- What am I doing wrong?
Then RENDACON Animation Summit 2026 is your answer.
Ticketing
Tickets for RENDACON Animation Summit 2026, including Early Bird, Founder, and Investor passes are available exclusively on WhatADeal.
👉🏽 Visit WhatADeal to see full ticket details and secure your spot.
This is not just an event. It’s a movement. Join the summit shaping the future of African animation, before the future moves on without you.