Olajumoke Okikiolu, Chude Jideonwo, Audu Maikori, others for New Media Conference

Country Manager, OLX Nigeria, Mrs. Lola Masha, and Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), Ms. Olajumoke Okikiolu, have been announced as keynote speakers at the New Media Conference 2016 holding on May 27 at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Lagos.

Others are 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 and Bankole Femi.

This second 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.

The programme line-up will also include well moderated sessions, brand exhibitions and key takeaways.

With the theme “Business Unusual: Nurturing a more Vibrant New Media industry in Nigeria”, the 2016 Conference will attract over 300 participants and cover topics 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. “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 organisations 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.”

NMC 2016 is supported by Samsung, OLX, Orange Academy, Hot Sauce, Bella Naija and hosted by Oscar Gbemileke Oyinsan.

Moderators include Tolu Balogun, Bolanle Olukanni, Princess Irede Abumere, Sanusi Ismaila and Abolade Owoeye.

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