Four Editions. Two Cities. One Mission.
The story so far — and where we’re going next. This is the institutional memory that separates a returning event from a one-off.
Edition 1.0
The first convening brought together the voices already shaping Africa’s creative economy for a single-track day of conversations, workshops, and connections. The response confirmed what the community already knew — the creative economy needed its own summit.
Dubai Showcase
A curated evening in Dubai introducing Learnstar and its faculty to the MENA region. This showcase laid the groundwork for the MENA course launches, the international pavilion, and the global ambitions realized in Edition 3.0.
Edition 2.0
Two stages, expanded programming, the first sponsor partnerships, and the launch of Skills for All scholarships. The Creative Quest gamification system debuted here, turning the exhibition floor into a live competition with team-based point scoring.
Edition 3.0
The Creative Exchange, Creative Capital Forum, and State of the Creative Economy Report launch together for the first time. The Creator Award and Startup Challenge winners will be announced live. Learnstar’s expansion beyond Africa gets announced on stage.