Audu Maikori, Chude Jidenowo, others for New Media conference

After recording success at the maiden edition of the conference, organisers of the New Media Conference have hinted that all hands are on deck towards the smooth running of the second edition of the conference billed to hold 27th of May, at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos.

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 organiser, Ms. Tosin Ajibade, adding, “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, 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”.

This year’s conference will feature keynote speakers that includes Mrs. Lola Masha, Country Manager for OLX Nigeria, Ms. Olajumoke Okikolu, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA) and industry experts like 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.