Jackline Nanteza (Uganda)
Known as The Stressfree Planner, she is a top African event expert with twelve years of global experience, delivering luxury celebrations with vision and precision.
March 23-27, 2026
Africa Unveils Events In The Wild
Kampala, Uganda
Join Africa's premier celebration industry gathering for four days of inspiration, innovation, and unforgettable connections.
In-Augural Africa Destination Celebrations Conference And Expo
Whether you're a seasoned planner, venue owner, hospitality professional, or celebration vendor, this is your platform to network, learn, and grow within Africa's thriving destination celebrations market.
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90
Countries
500+
Global Wedding Planners
200+
Destinations and Exhibitors
500+
Delegates
30+
International Experts and Speakers
A GLOBAL STAGE FOR AFRICA'S CELEBRATION ECONOMY
An Immersive Expo and Experience
The Wild, Curated.
The African Destination Celebrations Conference & Expo (ADCCE) is the continent's leading gathering for the creators and brands shaping how the world celebrates.
Exhibition Pavilion
A curated showcase of Africa’s finest destinations, designers, and experience creators, presented for those who value artistry, authenticity, and elevated celebration design.
Knowledge Forum
Keynotes, panels, and masterclasses led by industry leaders, exploring design, sustainability, innovation, and the future of celebrations across Africa and beyond.
Networking
Private meetings, hosted gatherings, and intimate spaces designed to make collaboration effortless and personal, fostering relationships that last far beyond the event.
Live Showcase Events
Evening experiences featuring performances, fashion, and music that celebrate the beauty, culture, and creative spirit of Africa.
Fam Trips
Immersive journeys created for planners and media to explore Uganda’s natural wonders, culture, and hospitality, from the shores of Lake Victoria to the mist-filled forests of Bwindi.
Where Is Adcce Happening?
On the shores of Lake Victoria, where Africa's celebration industry gathers in elegance; Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre - a destination as inspiring as the conversations within.
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Host Country 2026 – Uganda, The Pearl of Africa
Uganda is where Africa’s beauty feels personal. A country blessed with lush green landscapes, wildlife encounters found nowhere else on earth, warm people, vibrant culture, and adventure at every turn. From tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi , exploring the Nile in Jinja, to discovering savannahs, crater lakes, waterfalls, and world-class hospitality, Uganda delivers an experience that is authentic, breathtaking, and unforgettable. It is the one destination where every journey feels like a discovery — raw, real, and deeply moving.
See infoOur 2026 Speakers and Panel Lineup
Meet inspiring thought leaders from the events industry and beyond. From futurists to innovation strategists, trend experts to transformation drivers, our speakers bring invaluable insights to every session. Gain fresh perspectives, expand your knowledge.
Lawrence Ndubuisi Okoronkwo(Uganda)
A celebrated event designer and founder of Renzioni Weddings & Events, he delivers luxury experiences worldwide and elevates Africa’s presence in the global industry
Kemigisha Laura Kamugisha(Uganda)
A champion for Africa as a world-class celebration and travel destination, she blends strategic vision with strong aviation and travel expertise.
Oluwadunsin Sanya(Nigeria)
A leading African media editor at BellaNaija Weddings, she shapes Africa’s top wedding platform and influences global bridal fashion and culture.
Terrica S (USA)
An award-winning planner and founder of Cocktails & Details, she brings nearly two decades of global expertise to luxury destination weddings, inspiring creatives worldwide with her insight and authenticity.
Clemence Eliah Amran(Tanzania)
Founder of CP Studios, he is a celebrated Tanzanian visual artist known for blending high-fashion aesthetics with authentic emotion in luxury destination weddings.
Ruth Aine Tindyebwa (Uganda)
An award-winning Ugandan communications consultant and digital media strategist, she is known for reshaping African narratives through impactful storytelling.
Shamim Mago Kawuma (Uganda)
Founder and CEO of iCandy Events, she is a leading Ugandan creative force redefining luxury event styling and high-profile celebrations in East Africa..
Tapiwa G.Z.M. Mukoti (Zimbabwe)
Founder and CEO of RSVP Group, she is a distinguished Zimbabwean leader shaping luxury events and destination weddings across Africa.
Peter Mwanja (Uganda)
A leading Ugandan tourism and MICE entrepreneur, he is the CEO of Lasta Events and a key architect of major regional conferences and tourism initiatives.
Peter Kaggwa (Uganda)
A prominent African events leader, he heads Events Warehouse and serves in top continental roles advancing Africa’s presence in global festivals and business tourism.
Darlyn Nthati Tzorh(Lesotho)
A celebrated luxury event stylist and creative director, she leads Maison Events & Co. with a signature approach to bespoke, high-end celebrations.
Ummul Mustafa (Kenya)
Founder of Chic Luxury Events and one of Kenya’s most sought-after wedding stylists, she delivers high-budget celebrations with precision and cultural depth.
Baaba Arthur Buachie (Ghana)
Founder of Eventellz and a premier destination wedding specialist, she is renowned for transforming venues into opulent, culturally infused celebrations.
Rahul Soman (India)
An award-winning international wedding photographer and founder of Jumping Souls, he leads a global team of visual storytellers crafting timeless love stories across continents.
Windeline Kausiona (Namibia)
Founder of Wendy’s Creations Events, she is Namibia’s pioneering luxury wedding stylist, affectionately known as the “Fairy Godmother of Namibian Weddings.”
Precious Chipika Sampa (Zambia)
A leading figure in Zambia’s luxury event industry, she is Principal Planner at Glynview Events, delivering bespoke weddings and high-end experiences.
Fatema Bhaiji (Kenya)
Founder of Aura Event Planners, she is a sought-after Kenyan luxury wedding specialist delivering bespoke experiences.
Tolulope Akinlade (Nigeria)
CEO and Event Director of The Chimera Company renowned for crafting high-profile, luxury celebrations.
Kevin Mariki Ngao (Tanzania)
Founder of Kevins Events, he is a key figure in Tanzania’s luxury event industry, renowned for large-scale, high-impact transformations.
Gladys Shao (Tanzania)
Founder of Eventfully, she is a top-tier Tanzanian wedding specialist delivering full-scale, luxury celebrations across urban and coastal landscapes.
Lorraine Simpson (North America)
Award-winning luxury travel expert, media personality, and Principal Strategist connecting Africa to the North American tourism market.
Aparna Balamurali (India)
A celebrated Indian singer turned luxury event visionary, she co-founded Elysian Dreamscapes to craft milestone celebrations as bespoke, dreamlike experiences.
Kemi Omeke (Uganda)
She is a swanky destination wedding planner and creative décor stylist with over two decades of curating unforgettable, luxuriously detailed celebrations across Uganda and beyond.
Lucy Bunyenyezi-Mulira (Uganda))
She fuses storytelling and strategy to reframe Uganda and Africa as aspirational destinations through travel, food, and culturally rooted dining experiences.
Robert Walakira (Uganda)
A business development leader driving strategic growth, he supports the expansion of the ADCCE, working across regional markets to build partnerships.
Cookey Nwsani (Cameroon)
She is a leading Cameroonian MC and media personality, renowned for hosting luxury weddings, and high-profile events across Central Africa.
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Fam Trips
Meet Bwindi’s gentle giants in a rare, intimate encounter.
Challenge Africa’s most powerful and thrilling rapids.
A private island escape with suites overlooking the Nile Rapids.
Experience elephant herds roam across Safari landscapes.
Experience a styled wedding set in the African wild.
Our Delegate Packages:
Silver Package – USD 1,200
Access to general sessions, select panels, and exhibitions with standard seating, exhibition hall and networking lounge entry, refreshments during conference days, plus a delegate badge and essential materials.
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Gold Package – USD 1,860
Access to all keynotes, panels, and masterclasses with standard seating, entry to the Sounds of Africa Welcome Party, B2B networking sessions, lunch and refreshments during conference days, plus a delegate bag, badge, event materials, and half-board accommodation.
Buy TicketPlatinum Package – USD 3,150
Full access to all sessions, panels, and masterclasses with VIP front-row seating, VIP lounge and priority check-in, invitations to the Black-Tie Closing VIP Dinner and Sounds of Africa Welcome Party, exclusive B2B networking with speakers, planners, and investors, priority FAM Trip access, full hospitality throughout, delegate bag, badge, event materials, and full-board accommodation.
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