Call for proposals: AfricaNXT 2023 conference in Nigeria

AfricaNXT looks to create a platform to celebrate African ingenuity and empower the creatives, entrepreneurs, organisers, and all-around remarkable individuals moving Africa forward. The conference does this through conversations, installations and immersive programming encouraging collaboration and solutions-orientated discussions.

“We believe that creating spaces where we can gather, connect and collaborate is of the utmost importance and is precisely how we give rise to ideas, solutions and innovations that elevate our communities, industries and the continent as a whole,” the conference organisers said.

Submissions close on 30 November and interested individuals and companies can apply here.

Session formats

Panels 

These typically feature one moderator and up to four industry experts who represent different perspectives and opinions in a given area, panels make for lively discussions. All panels must include a female panellist.

• 60 minutes.
• Capacity: 300 to 100 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 5 speakers max (including the moderator).

Masterclass 

Led by expert facilitators, masterclasses provide in-depth learning experiences to attendees in a scaled-down, ‘real talk’ format. Applicants are advised to think less ‘long lecture’ and more extended ‘Question & Answer’ session.

• 75 minutes.
• Capacity: 50 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 2 educators max.

Skillshare 

In-depth classroom-style workshops focused on practical skill building, skillshares help attendees gain more expertise in their particular area of interest. Skillshares are taught by advanced-level professionals.

• 90–120 minutes.
• Capacity: 40 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 2 educators max.

Book Reading 

An interactive session that enables authors and attendees to explore themes present in the author’s work. Book readings allow attendees to be in direct dialogue with notable authors to gain insights and garner best practices.

• 60 minutes.
• Capacity: 30 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 2 speakers max.

Podcast 

Podcasters host their shows live in front of the AfricaNXT attendees. This live audience format allows for interactive discussions with a host, guests and attendees.

• 60 minutes.
• Capacity: 40 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 4 speakers max (including host).

Film Screening 

Premieres of shorts, feature films, and episodic or extended reality projects by African filmmakers. Each screening is coupled with a dynamic Q+A to foster connectivity and collaboration.

• Screening time varies.
• Capacity: 75 (seating configuration ensures proper social distancing).
• 3 Speaker max.

Connect N Trek Meetup 

Connect N Trek brings like-minds and future collaborators together in an unconventional and refreshing way, allowing ecosystem builders across the creative and tech sectors to serve as hosts for a walk-and-talk-around campus designed to inspire and facilitate deeper connections.

• 90 minutes.
• Capacity: 24.
• 2 hosts max.

View the original call here.