Global Creative Legal Summit 2025
Where Law Meets Culture Across Africa
- 16–19 September 2025
- Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
About GCLS
Africa’s Premier Platform at the Intersection of Law, Creativity & Commerce
Following a successful debut in 2024, GCLS 2025 returns with a bold new theme:
“Creative Bridge: Empowering Talent, Transforming Ecosystems, Unlocking Potential”
Creative Bridge: Empowering Talent, Transforming Ecosystems, Unlocking Potential
Our Official Partners and Sponsors
Why You Should Attend GCLS 2025
Whether you’re a lawyer protecting IP or a creative monetizing your talent, GCLS is where knowledge becomes power.
Keynote Speakers
Thought Leaders. Visionary Voices.
Our keynote speakers are pioneers at the crossroads of law, creativity, and culture bringing global perspectives, bold ideas, and actionable insights to Africa’s evolving creative economy.
Babatunde Ilesanmi
Tech Lawyer & Innovation Consultant
Pioneer in digital rights and IP monetization in Africa’s creative scene.
Dr. Amina Bello
Global Policy Strategist & IP Advocate
Renowned for her work with WIPO and African Union IP taskforce.
Masterclass Facilitators & Panelist
Meet the Visionaries Shaping Africa’s Creative Legal Future
Dr. Amina Bello
Global Policy Strategist & IP Advocate
Babatunde Ilesanmi
Tech Lawyer & Innovation Consultant
Kojo Mensah
Gaming & IP
AccraTech Legal
Tolu Falana
Music & Contracts
Rachelle Nwosu
Fashion Law
Zaeda Oracle
Nneka Onuora
Visual Art & Fair Use
Lagos State Law Commission
Schedule
Summit Overview
Day 1
Masterclasses
& Networking
Summit Kickoff: Exploring Law in Culture & Creativity
Deep-diving into music, film, fashion, gaming, and visual art law
- Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
- 16th Sept 2025
Jesus Holland
Host & Speaker
Day 2
Workshops + Legal Innovation
Opening Dialogue: Innovation in Creative Law
Built for hands-on learning and strategy development
- Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
- 17th Sept 2025
Ricky Malone
Speaker
Day 3
Panels + Legal Aid Village
Intermission: Fuel & Legal Networking
Witness Africa’s next top legal minds go head-to-head. Elite firms battle legal scenarios in front of a live audience
- Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
- 18th Sept 2025
Ricky Malone
Speaker
Day 4
Mock Trial &
University Debates
Legal Persuasion in the Digital Arena
1 Trophy. Fierce legal discourse.
- Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
- 19th Sept 2025
Nelly Bell
Speaker
Relive the Magic of GCLS 2024
Experience highlights from last year’s summit the moments, the energy, the impact.
Landmark Event Centre
Plot 2& 3 Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island,
Annex, Lagos, Nigeria
Contact Options
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General Inquiries:
hello@gclsummit.org - Partnerships & Sponsorship: partners@gclsummit.org
- Media & Press Email: media@gclsummit.org