Preparations are already in top gear for the second edition of the New Media Conference scheduled for May 27, 2016, at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.
The programme is aimed at charting growth in marketing and advertising standards in the Nigerian online/digital media space.
Some of the speakers expected to be at the occasion are Mrs Lola Masha, Country Manager for OLX Nigeria; Ms Olajumoke Okikolu, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics West Africa; Chude Jideonwo; Adaora Mbelu; Ono Bello; Audu Maikori; Subomi Plumptre; Femi Falodun; Chinedu Abili-Mordi; Joy Isi Bewaji; Oluseun Onigbinde; Iyinoluwa Aboyeji; Bankole Femi and more.
The 2016 edition of the conference will bring together key new media practitioners, corporate brands and digital media agencies for a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding Digital Media space, application and technology.
Programmes line up will also include well moderated sessions, brand exhibitions and key takeaways. The 2016 Conference will attract over 300 participants.
The year’s theme is: “Business Unusual: Nurturing a more Vibrant New Media industry in Nigeria”, and will cover topics relevant such as Corporate branding, Digital Agency, Social Media Influence, tech blogging and New Media.
“This year’s conference is particularly important,” said conference organizer, Ms Tosin Ajibade, explaining further that “we are converging to articulate interests and inputs from stakeholders in the
Nigerian online/digital media space and seeking to turn the results of that conversation to real-world uses.”
Following the success of the maiden edition in 2015, Ms Ajibade said “we will be broadening and deepening the conversation in 2016.
“With the support and partnership of leading brands and experts, we are committed to empowering and enlightening individuals and corporate organizations with useful information and exposure towards a more rewarding new media practice in Nigeria.
“We would be having NMC Showcase, where selected participants are allowed to showcase and exhibit ideas. The winner will get a scholarship worth N300,000 from Orange Academy.
Moderators include Tolu Balogun, Bolanle Olukanni, Princess Irede Abumere, Sanusi Ismaila and Abolade Owoeye.
More information on http://www.newmediaconference.net/
