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KANVO Digital 2028

Couture excellence workshop and exclusive sales for women artisans.

Dates 27 - 29 August 2028
Venue Cotonou, Bénin (venue to be confirmed) Cotonou, Benin
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27 - 29 August 2028 Cotonou, Bénin (venue to be confirmed) First edition · Couture excellence workshop and exclusive sale

KANVO Digital 2028 is the couture excellence workshop and exclusive sales programme for women artisans, organised every year by NVBB (In Benin). The NVBB (In Benin) team identifies the textile artisans listed in the National Register of Artisans (RNA) of CMA-Bénin (branch 5: Textiles and clothing) and launches the cohort.

NVBB (In Benin) supports the cohort with capacity building and the gender impact audit (SDG 5), then checks the quality of each finished piece at the workshop. NVBB then offers the pieces for exclusive sale on nenthol.nl: when NVBB buys the piece, the artisan receives 100% of the agreed price; on consignment, 85% of the sale price.

Scouting & Inclusion

Women artisans scouted by NVBB (In Benin), verified in the CMA-Bénin RNA register or supported towards registration; gender approach (SDG 5).

Craft & Creation

Hand-woven Kanvo, cutting and assembly at the couture excellence workshop; fabrics sold as they are or made into bags sewn in Heerlen.

Quality & Fair Trade

Quality check by NVBB (In Benin) and exclusive sale on nenthol.nl: 100% of the agreed price on purchase, 85% of the sale price on consignment.

  • Verified artisans — listed in the CMA-Bénin RNA register, or supported towards registration.
  • Local materials — hand-woven Kanvo, cotton, plant-based dyes.
  • Fair pay : 100% of the agreed price on purchase, 85% on consignment.
Program

The 13 pillars of the Expo 2028

Three days to explore the art and craftsmanship of Benin through 13 complementary dimensions.

01
Management

Management & Coordination

Overall strategic steering, cross-pole coordination, institutional representation of the project and international technical support.

  • SDG 16Peace, justice and strong institutions16.7
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.17
  • NVBB (In Benin)
  • Pole no. 01
11
Cross-cutting platform

Communication (PR, Press)

Image of the fair, press and public relations, visibility of the event and its partners.

  • SDG 11Sustainable cities and communities11.4
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.17
08
Cross-cutting platform

Technical & Digital

NVBB Nederland supports KANVO Digital every year: technical support for the team and the event, digital ticketing and online sales of the products of women and men artisans from Benin who join nenthol.nl. Every year, NVBB Nederland does its utmost to grow their sales.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.3
  • SDG 9Industry, innovation and infrastructure9.c
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.11
  • NVBB Nederland
  • Pole no. 08
04
Thematic pole

Logistics & Operations

Site layout, equipment, security, flows and logistical reception of exhibitors.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.8
  • SDG 11Sustainable cities and communities11.7
05
Thematic pole

Finance & Compliance

Financial management and compliance; organisation and management of the sponsorship funds for KANVO Digital 2028.

  • SDG 16Peace, justice and strong institutions16.6
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.17
  • NVBB (In Benin)
  • Pole no. 05
07
Thematic pole

Education & Workshop

Masterclasses, workshops and mentoring sessions for women and men artisans and the general public.

  • SDG 4Quality education4.3 · 4.4
  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.6
12
Thematic pole

Artistic & Professional — Ethical Charter

Compliance with the ethical charter and support for the professionalisation of creators.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.7 · 8.8
  • SDG 12Responsible consumption and production12.2
03
Thematic pole

Artistic Co-creation

Artistic direction of the fair, presentation of the creations and co-creation of the collections.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.3
  • SDG 11Sustainable cities and communities11.4
06
Thematic pole

Hospitality & Networking

Public and VIP hospitality, B2B meetings and visitor reception.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.3 · 8.9
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.17
  • NVBB (In Benin)
  • Pole no. 06
02
Thematic pole

Technical & Quality

Standards, quality control and compliance of the products on show; for online sales on nenthol.nl, quality is checked by NVBB (In Benin).

  • SDG 9Industry, innovation and infrastructure9.3
  • SDG 12Responsible consumption and production12.5 · 12.6
14
Thematic sub-pole

Synergy, Gender & Entrepreneurship

NVBB (In Benin), working closely with women and men artisans: cross-cutting integration of gender, entrepreneurship and personal development; validation of artisans and membership number for the nenthol.nl marketplace.

  • SDG 5Gender equality5.5 · 5.b
  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.3
  • NVBB (In Benin)
  • Pole no. 14
13
Thematic pole

Fusion of Arts & Discovery

Support for the event, the stands, the workshops and the master classes through music, design, visual arts, culinary arts and wellbeing arts.

  • SDG 4Quality education4.7
  • SDG 11Sustainable cities and communities11.4
10
Cross-cutting platform

Marketing & Prospecting

Exhibitor and buyer prospecting, marketing strategy and commercial development of the fair.

  • SDG 8Decent work and economic growth8.3
  • SDG 17Partnerships for the goals17.17

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How to participate?

Whether you are a visitor, an artisan or an exhibitor, choose your entry point to experience KANVO Digital 2028.

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Public, student, professional, VIP — book online, secure Kkiapay payment.

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Eco-tourism trip

Experience the Expo with an immersive program in Benin: artisans, workshops, culture, nature.

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Expo exhibitor stand

Artisans, creators and brands: book your stand on our marketplace.

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Coalition

Our official partners

Founder

NVBB (In Benin)

Organises KANVO Digital every year. The NVBB (In Benin) team, our Beninese company NVBB SARL founded in 2022, identifies the textile artisans listed in the National Register of Artisans (RNA) of CMA-Bénin and launches the cohort. It receives payments in Benin and pays the women artisans: 100% of the agreed price when NVBB buys the piece, 85% of the sale price on consignment with NVBB Nederland.

Practical info

Where to find us

Cotonou, Bénin (venue to be confirmed)
Place de l'Amazone ou Palais des Congrès de Cotonou
Benin
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Verified artisansQuality checked by NVBB (In Benin)
Worldwide deliveryDHL, PostNL & La Poste du Bénin
Secure paymentMobile Money, card & iDEAL
Fair payThe artisan sets the price

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Payments secured by

  • Mollie Bank card, iDEAL, Bancontact (in euros)
  • Kkiapay Mobile Money and local cards (in FCFA)