From October 16 to 18, 2025, the Création Africa Forum will once again position Africa at the heart of global creativity a convergence of culture, innovation, and imagination. As a platform committed to celebrating African storytelling, Comicpanel World recognizes the Forum as one of the continent’s most dynamic spaces for creative exchange where visionaries from animation, film, gaming, fashion, and new media come together to shape the future of African narratives.
This year’s edition embodies the spirit of “One voice. One story. One spark.” a mantra that resonates deeply with our mission at Comicpanel World to elevate African creators through storytelling and visual art.
Morning Talks: Voices that Inspire the Creative Dawn
Each morning at the Forum begins with a powerful solo talk an intimate hour of insight, inspiration, and reimagination. Speakers like Yvonne Muinde, Fif Tobossi, Nelly Wandji, and Hugo Obi bring diverse perspectives from across Africa’s creative industries from animation to entrepreneurship.
These talks are not just presentations; they are sparks of transformation that challenge how we think about creativity, technology, and cultural identity. For Comicpanel World, they represent the kind of leadership and mentorship needed to empower emerging storytellers in comics and animation across Africa.
Wide-Angle Conferences: Expanding the Creative Lens
Hosted by the French Institute, the Wide-Angle Conferences tackle the major issues shaping Africa’s audiovisual and cultural landscapes.
Key themes include:
- “Our Stories Belong to All: Local Culture and Global Audience” exploring how African creators can retain authenticity while appealing to international audiences.
- “The Role of Women in Cultural Investments” a crucial conversation on inclusivity and leadership.
- “Decolonial Shifts and Emerging Creators” urging the continent to reclaim and redefine its narrative power.
These sessions align perfectly with Comicpanel World’s mission to ensure African creators are not just participants but decision-makers in how their stories are told and distributed.
Industry Talks: Building Bridges Between Creativity and Commerce
The Industry Talks section is the beating heart of the Forum, offering African professionals a rare opportunity to debate, collaborate, and redefine the business of creativity.
Highlights include:
- “Demystifying Distribution” tackling one of the biggest challenges for African filmmakers and animators.
- “Producing African Content for a Global Audience Without Selling Out” exploring how to maintain authenticity while scaling globally.
- “Webtoon: A Key to the Development of Comics on the Continent” a session that resonates strongly with Comicpanel World’s efforts to promote digital storytelling.
Also notable are discussions on AI in creativity, fashion innovation, VFX ecosystems, and video game representation all pointing to a rapidly evolving creative economy powered by African ingenuity.
Case Studies: Deep Dives into Creative Masterpieces
The Case Studies series provides behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking African projects like Kalanoro, Moongirls, and Spinners. These sessions illustrate the production challenges, cross-border collaborations, and creative processes that bring African stories to life on screen, in games, and in immersive experiences.
For ComicPanel World, these case studies reaffirm that Africa’s creative industry is not just rising it is maturing, diversifying, and setting new global standards for storytelling and innovation.
Pitching Labs and Design Thinking Sessions: Where Ideas Become Reality
A standout feature of the Forum is its Pitching Sessions and Design Thinking Labs, which connect African creators with mentors, investors, and production partners. Whether it’s a webtoon, video game, or animated series, these platforms help creators refine their concepts and access international funding.
Such initiatives mirror Comicpanel World’s vision with the Comicpanel Awards platforms that don’t just celebrate art but create pathways for growth, sustainability, and global recognition.
A Shared Future: Creation Africa and Comicpanel World
At its core, the Création Africa Forum reflects the same values that drive Comicpanel World:
- Championing African creators
- Encouraging cross-industry collaboration
- Building sustainable creative ecosystems
- Reclaiming African narratives for global audiences
Both platforms exist to amplify African voices, foster talent, and bridge the gap between culture and commerce. As African comics, animation, and digital storytelling continue to evolve, gatherings like the Création Africa Forum ensure the world continues to listen and learn.
Création Africa Forum 2025 is not just a conference it’s a movement.
A movement that celebrates creativity as a tool for change, innovation, and identity.
From the inspiring Morning Talks to the transformative Pitching Labs, every session echoes the same truth: Africa’s stories belong to Africa and to the world.
At Comicpanel World, we’re proud to witness and participate in this shared creative renaissance. Together, we are not only telling stories we are shaping history.