1st edition — Publishing, faith & creation

SOILACC
AFRICA

International Ecumenical Fair of Christian Arts, Books and Culture — a gathering where authors, artists, publishing houses and faith communities meet to celebrate creativity in all its forms.

Dates

2 – 6 December 2026

Venue

Ivoire Golf Club, Cocody, Abidjan

Admission

Free entry

Under the joint patronage of

Mr François Albert Amichia

Former Minister of Sports · Mayor of Treichville

Mr Jean-Marc Yacé

Mayor of Cocody · Honorary Consul of the United Mexican States in Côte d'Ivoire

The spirit of the fair

Three pillars, one shared calling

SOILACC AFRICA brings Christian traditions together around a single creative impulse: giving voice, page and stage to the arts that carry the faith and culture of the continent.

01

Arts

Exhibitions, sacred music, visual arts and performances led by creators from every denomination.

02

Books

Book signings, panel discussions and a bookshop area dedicated to Christian publishers and African literature.

03

Christian culture

Ecumenical conferences, workshops and time for dialogue between the Churches and the cultures of the continent.

2 to 6 December

Programme

Five days shaped by highlights, at the Ivoire Golf Club (Cocody, Abidjan). The full detail will be published closer to the event — here is the provisional outline.

Day 1

2 Dec.

09:00
Official openingEcumenical opening ceremony and blessing of the fair
11:00
Inaugural panelFaith, creation and African identity
15:00
Bookshop area opensMeet the first publishing houses

Day 2

3 Dec.

10:00
Writing workshopsSessions led by guest authors
14:00
Sacred music concertChoirs and ensembles from several traditions
18:00
Book signingsSigning sessions in the bookshop area

Day 3

4 Dec.

09:30
Ecumenical colloquiumInterfaith dialogue on culture
13:00
Visual arts exhibitionOpening of the selected works
19:00
Cultural eveningDance, storytelling and performing arts

Day 4

5 Dec.

09:30
Exhibitors' forumProfessional meetings with publishers and artisans
15:00
Youth panelReading and creating with young audiences

Day 5

6 Dec.

10:00
Awards ceremonyThe fair's literary and artistic distinctions
12:00
Closing celebrationAn interfaith time of prayer and gratitude

Voices coming to share

Speakers & guests of honour

The full line-up of authors, artists and religious figures will be announced progressively. Places still open.

A

Author — to be announced

Guest of honour

B

Visual artist — to be announced

Guest of honour

C

Theologian — to be announced

Guest of honour

D

Publisher — to be announced

Guest of honour

Exhibitor area

A fair for publishers, artisans and associations

Book your stand

Become an exhibitor

Spaces are limited. Contact the organising team to receive the exhibitor pack and the rates.

Request a stand

What you need to know

Practical information

Dates

2 – 6 December 2026

Five days, open to all audiences.

Venue

Ivoire Golf Club

Cocody, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Access

Free entry

Some workshops and conferences require advance registration.

They support the event

Official partners

SOILACC AFRICA is organised with the support of partners committed to books and culture.

Partner publishing house

Editions Eichenblatt Verlag

Join SOILACC AFRICA as a partner

Partners & advertisers, come on board

Publishing house, company, NGO, institution, media outlet or advertiser: associate your brand with SOILACC AFRICA and gain visibility — communication materials, website, catalogue and dedicated spaces on site — with an audience passionate about books, the arts and culture.

Join us

Reserve your place at SOILACC AFRICA

Whether you are a visitor, author, exhibitor or volunteer, register to receive all the information about the fair.