The Nigerian Women in Public Relations has unveiled its Keynote Speaker and a stellar lineup of partners and sponsors for its much-anticipated annual Experiencing PR Conference, set to hold on Wednesday, 20th March, at the Civic Centre, Lagos.
The Keynote Speaker, Ndidi Nwuneli is an expert in food ecosystems, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and youth development, and boasts over 25 years of international development experience. She is the founder of LEAP Africa and African Food Changemakers, and co-founder of Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited. and AACE Foods Processing and Distribution Limited.
The 2024 Experiencing PR Conference boasts a lineup of esteemed corporate partners, sponsors, and media partners. According to the organisers, the corporate partners include Wema Bank, British Council, Unilever, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) and Sifax Group.
Others are Stanbic IBTC, House of Ooni, First Bank, The Coca-Cola Company and International Breweries Plc, 9 mobile and Reel Fruit.
Shuttlers and Bolt are mobility partners.
The agency partners include Mosron Communications, Satira Media & PR, The YD Company, Robert Taylor Media, NOVVA Media & Communications and P+ Measurement Services.
The media partners are Brand Communicators Magazine, African Media Agency, News Central TV, Unspoken by Writing-Gale, Max FM, Television Continental (TVC), The Nation newspapers.
Now in its third edition, the organisers said that the Experiencing PR Annual Conference promises to be a groundbreaking event aimed at reshaping the perception of Public relations in developing economies. With the theme, ‘Quiet Wars: Leveraging Public Relations for Conflict Management’, the conference will offer invaluable insights and strategies for leaders in the public and private sectors to navigate demands of office while managing different stakeholders to avert crises.
A statement by the organisers further read: Welcoming both men and women, the hybrid business summit, orchestrated by Nigerian Women in Public Relations, promises to unite a diverse spectrum of attendees, ranging from public officials to senior corporate executives and seasoned Public relations professionals.
“Together, they will delve into innovative strategies and industry best practices, fostering a dynamic environment ripe for collaboration, idea exchange, and skill enhancement through panel discussions, focused breakout sessions, and networking interactions. Beyond its role as a knowledge-sharing platform, the conference is primed to serve as a launchpad for Nigerian women in Public Relations globally, providing them with a stage to showcase their expertise and propel the industry forward”.
Reflecting on their decision to support the Experiencing PR Conference, representatives from corporate partners shared their insights. Group Head of Corporate Communications at SIFAX Group, Mr. Muyiwa Akande said: “Celebrating inclusion and diversity is a key policy focus for us at SIFAX Group. We promote causes that serve as a springboard for women’s voices to be heard and their contributions to be acknowledged. We believe investment in women will always yield huge dividends for the nation. “We are partnering with the Nigerian Women in Public Relations on this project because we believe the conference is a laudable initiative that will not only advance the frontiers of professionalism among practitioners but also improve the capacity of the womenfolk to contribute substantially to national development”.
Senior Director (Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability) for Coca-Cola, Nwamaka Onyemelukwe, said: “At Coca-Cola Nigeria, we are committed to supporting initiatives that empower women and female leadership development. We are proud to partner with Nigerian Women in Public Relations for the 2024 Experiencing PR Conference to empower the next generation of female PR leaders. This conference directly aligns with our values by fostering a valuable platform for Nigerian women in communication to learn, collaborate, and shape the future of the PR industry”.
Wema Bank’s Head of Brands and Marketing Communications, Mabel Adeteye said: “Empowering lives is our mission and supporting women is at the core of our identity. The objectives of the Experiencing PR Conference succinctly merge these two fundamental aspects of our impact—empowerment and women, allowing us to actively contribute to the sustainable growth and success of women; This is why we have partnered with Nigerian Women in PR on this initiative. As a bank, we will continue to create more opportunities for women, champion their growth and collaborate towards their success”.
The partnership between Nigerian Women in Public Relations and its sponsors and partners reflects a shared commitment to empowering women, fostering professional growth, and driving positive change in the Public relations industry. As the 2024 Experiencing PR Conference approaches, anticipation mounts for an event that promises to inspire, educate, and elevate all participants.
Delegates can register here: https://bit.ly/EPR2024_registration
Established in 2019, Nigerian Women in PR is a social impact professional organisation set up to advocate for and provide growth resources to Nigerian women working as public relations and communications professionals across the world. Through its programmes, initiatives, and strategic partnerships, it provides a resource hub for learning and professional growth for our members; promotes the continuous relevance of members as the Public Relations and Communications profession evolves.
