Get Involved
DDC26 is a community event.
Everyone has a role.
Four Ways In
Beyond buying a ticket, there are many ways to be part of DDC26.
Whether you want to share your knowledge, showcase your work, bring your students, or build a meaningful presence — all applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
01
Speak or Facilitate
Apply to speak on the main stage, lead a workshop, or facilitate a masterclass. We welcome practitioners, researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs with something specific to share. Applications open February 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
01
Exhibit or Showcase
Apply for a space in the DDC26 exhibition to showcase your studio, product, institution, or student work. The expo floor draws significant foot traffic across all three days — brands, design studios, universities, and sustainable creators share the floor with thousands of attendees.
02
Partner with dEX
We work with a small number of aligned organisations who want to be genuinely embedded in Africa’s creative ecosystem — not just visible at an event. Strategic partnership roles include Ecosystem Enabler, Dimension Leader, and Platform Integration Partner, each with activation, recognition, and community benefits.
03
Bring Your Learners
Schools and universities can book Student Passes in bulk with dedicated facilitator support. We offer discounted student bundles, complimentary passes for accompanying teachers or lecturers, and a dedicated student check-in experience to make group visits seamless and impactful.
04
Simply Attend
Buy your pass and join 1,500+ creatives, directors, entrepreneurs, students, and policymakers in Accra for three days of talks, workshops, exhibitions, challenges, and community. Passes from GHC 150 for students to GHC 900 for the Full Experience.
All applications and enquiries are reviewed on a rolling basis. We respond to every message sent to us.