Africa–Eurasia Cultural Exchange & Creative Industries Summit 2026
Africa–Eurasia Cultural Exchange & Creative Industries Summit (AECCIS) is an international platform dedicated to strengthening cultural diplomacy, creative industry collaboration, tourism, education, investment, and sustainable partnerships between the nations of Africa and Eurasia through arts, media, film, and innovation…
The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media & Television is an independent creative organization committed to advancing excellence in the arts, media, film, television, culture, education, and the creative economy. The Academy serves as a platform for recognizing outstanding achievements, developing emerging talent, fostering international collaboration, and promoting cultural diplomacy through creative expression.
Guaranteed Results
The Academy brings together artists, filmmakers, media professionals, educators, cultural institutions, governments, businesses, and development partners to create opportunities that transcend borders.
Partnership
The Academy seeks to build partnerships between nations through initiatives that encourage innovation, knowledge exchange, intercultural dialogue, tourism promotion, and investment in the creative industries.
THE NELAS ACADEMY
Arts, Media & Television
The Nelas Academy is an independent creative organization committed to advancing excellence in the arts, media, film and television. The Academy serves as a platform for recognizing outstanding achievements, fostering international collaboration, and promoting cultural diplomacy through creative expression.
As The Nelas
Manager
Driven by the belief that creativity is a catalyst for social transformation and sustainable development, the Academy brings together artists, filmmakers, media professionals, educators, cultural institutions, governments, businesses, and development partners to create opportunities that transcend borders..
What We Bring
At The Nelas
The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television seeks to build meaningful partnerships between nations through initiatives that encourage innovation, knowledge exchange, intercultural dialogue, tourism promotion, youth empowerment, and investment in the creative industries.
What We Built
At The Nelas
Our Vision is to become one of the world’s leading institutions for promoting arts, media, television, film, cultural diplomacy, and creative industry development while connecting Africa with the global community through creativity and innovation.
Our Vision
At The Nelas
Our Mission is to inspire, recognize, educate, empower, and connect creative professionals by developing sustainable platforms that promote artistic excellence, international collaboration, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and economic growth within the creative industries.
Our Mission
At The Nelas
Excellence
Creativity
Innovation
Integrity
Diversity
Professionalism
Cultural Respect
Collaboration
Youth Empowerment
Global Partnership
Sustainability
Social Impact
Our Core Values
At The Nelas
Director Sharvi Wins Best Director at the Nelas International Film Festival London
Director Sharvi’s success reflects the very essence of what the Nelas International Film Festival seeks to honour
THE NELAS AWARDS
Veteran Indian filmmaker receives the Nelas top directing honour as two of his acclaimed films, Better Tomorrow and Do-over, earn multiple international nominations.
Published by: The Nelas Academy of Arts, Media and Television.
AECCIS vISION
To establish the premier annual platform connecting Africa and Eurasia through arts, culture, film, television, media, tourism, education, innovation, and the creative economy, fostering international collaboration and sustainable development.
AECCIS MISSION
To create meaningful partnerships among creative professionals, investors, educational institutions, tourism organizations, and cultural stakeholders while promoting intercultural dialogue, economic opportunities, and global peace through the creative industries.
AECCIS OBJECTIVE
Promote cultural diplomacy between Africa and Eurasia. Encourage international film and television collaborations. Showcase the rich cultural heritage of participating nations.Connect creative entrepreneurs with investors and business leaders. Promote tourism and educational exchange. Celebrate excellence through the Nelas Academy International Awards. Create networking opportunities for artists, filmmakers, media professionals, and policymakers. Inspire young people to pursue careers in the creative industries.
AECCIS HIGHLIGHTS
International Opening Ceremony Cultural Exchange Festival International Film Screenings and Premiere Creative Industries ConferenceTourism and Investment Forum Fashion and Cultural Heritage Showcase Music and Performing Arts Festival Business-to-Business Networking Sessions Youth Creative Leadership Forum International Exhibition and Expo The Nelas Academy Awards Gala Closing Cultural Celebration
PARTICIPANTS
Government representatives Embassies and diplomatic missions International organizations Film commissions Producers and filmmakers Television and media executives Tourism boards Universities and academic institutions Cultural organizations Investors and entrepreneurs