The 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers and faculty members for this year’s milestone edition, themed ‘Digital PR in Action: Owning Your Narrative, Telling Your Story.’ The event is scheduled for October 15–16, 2025, at the Conference Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This edition will spotlight the growing importance of intentional, story-driven communication in an age defined by disruption, misinformation, and digital complexity. Designed for public relations professionals, brand communicators, content creators, academics, and the media, the Summit will equip participants with practical strategies and tools to shape narratives, influence public perception, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Delegates will also gain insights into emerging PR trends, artificial intelligence in communication, crisis and reputation management, and digital storytelling, while networking with the industry’s finest minds.
The faculty features seasoned experts in digital marketing, corporate communication, brand and digital reputation management, public affairs, cybersecurity, and technology; each renowned for leveraging digital platforms to build trusted brands and authentic connections.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Executive Vice Chairman, Globacom Limited, Bella Disu, are expected to deliver the keynote papers at the Summit.
Among the confirmed speakers are the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital and Media, O’tega Ogra; Vice President, Chain Reactions Africa, Frankline Ozekhome; Head of Marketing, Diageo Africa Partner Markets (SOWECA), Segun Ogunleye; Founder/CEO, Africa Business Radio, Soji Akinlabi; Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, UBA Group, Tolu Alero Ladipo; Group Head, Brand Transformation and Digital Marketing, Bank of Industry, Jide Sipe; and Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe.
Also featured on the faculty are the Associate Director, Sustainability, IHS Towers, Asmau Smaila; Founder/CEO, TruCSR Consulting, Ken Egbas; Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Obadare; Secretary General, Confederation of African Audiovisual Professionals (Ghana), Madu C. Chikwendu; Founder/CEO, JSK Consulting, Dr. Janet Adetu; Chief Innovation Officer, BusinessPlus, Ekundayo Ayeni; Manager, Platforms, MTN Nigeria, Joshua Esiebo; Founder, Olori Supergal, Tosin Ajibade; Marketing Director, Marketing Edge, Anietie Udoh; Team Lead, Sponsorship and Branding, Zenith Bank, Ayotunde Adeniyi; Head, Communication and Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Oge Maduagwu; and Public Relations Manager, Showmax, Jennifer Ukoh.
Special highlights include keynote addresses, masterclasses, and a technology showcase, alongside the unveiling of the fourth edition of the Digital PR Digest; the Summit’s flagship publication featuring case studies, trends, and practical insights on digital communication.
The event will climax with the 2nd Nigeria Digital PR Awards Gala, a premium evening celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact in digital communications. This year’s Gala will feature the Fashion Runway Showcase; a creative fusion of fashion, technology, and storytelling symbolizing the power of owning and amplifying one’s narrative in the digital space.
Endorsed by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital and New Media, and supported by major media organisations, the Summit remains the premier gathering for public relations and digital communication professionals in Nigeria.
The co-convener and Chairman, Lagos NIPR, Samuel Ayetutu, remarked that “The 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit represents a decade of driving innovation in the profession. This year’s focus on narrative ownership reinforces the need for authenticity and purpose-driven communication, especially as artificial intelligence continues to redefine how stories are told and trusted.”
The President, Upticomm Marketing Company, and Convener of the Summit, Segun McMedal, stated that “At its core, the Summit is about empowerment—equipping professionals and brands to shape their stories in ways that inspire confidence and drive impact. Our tenth edition is not just a celebration of progress, but a call to action for communicators to lead with creativity, credibility, and digital intelligence.”
Since its debut in 2016, the Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit has remained the country’s leading platform for professional development in digital PR. Each edition deepens the conversation around technology, storytelling, and trust; helping professionals stay ahead in an evolving communication landscape.