Uche Ajene Leads Fashion Innovation Africa Conference in Lagos

Fashion Innovation Africa (FIA) will convene more than 300 stakeholders from various sectors including fashion, finance, technology, and government at its inaugural conference on October 22, 2026, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, themed “From the Atelier to the Economy: The Architecture Behind African Fashion,” is endorsed by the Lagos State Government.

It will focus on the necessary systems and capabilities to transform Africa’s creative talent into sustainable businesses and economic opportunities. The event will feature a Government Keynote, fireside chats with leading founders, three panel discussions, and concurrent masterclasses addressing critical industry issues such as access to growth capital, local manufacturing, and technology.

Uche Ajene, Convener of Fashion Innovation Africa, stated that the conference aims to build stronger systems for financing, production, and market access, drawing inspiration from the successes of Nigeria’s music and film industries. FIA seeks to connect key players to foster collaboration essential for the growth of the African fashion industry.