This year’s Social Media Week Lagos is scheduled for February 22-26, 2016. There will be so many sessions with hundreds of speakers. Most of the events are free, others will require you to have an Executive VIP Pass. That badge costs N35,000 until February 1, then you’ll have to pay N55,000.
You won’t be able to attend all the sessions because many of them will either be running simultaneously or their timing will overlap. So, we have made a list of sessions we think will interest you. Since you’re not Naruto, you can’t create clones of yourself and be in two places at the same time. Unless there’s something you’re not telling us.
Here’s the TechCabal guide to #SMWLagos 2016.
Monday, February 22
- SMW Lagos Welcome + Future of Media Summit Kick Off (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM). Hosted by SMW Lagos
- Technology & Smart Globalisation: Driving Africa’s SDG Agenda (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM). Hosted by The Lodt Advisement
- The Future of Digital Publishing (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM). Hosted by The Guardian Nigeria
- The Future of Africa’s Media in a Platform-Agnostic Age (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Hosted by Quartz
- Social Media & News gathering (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM). Hosted by: Agence France-Presse
- Get a Real Job: Social Media Careers & The Validation Struggle (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM). Hosted by Denda
- Using Skills to Make Steady Income from Virtual Employment (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM). Hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
- How Does The Western Media Get Nigeria Wrong? (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Hosted by The Guardian
- Media Partnerships – Powered by Facebook (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM). Hosted by Facebook
- Create, Collaborate & Innovate; Harnessing Technology to Provide Digital Jobs for Africa’s Young Tech Professionals (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM). Hosted by eWorker.co
- Leading A Digital Publishing Revolution (5:45 PM – 7:00 PM). Hosted by Pulse Nigeria
- The Future of Digitization (5:45 PM – 7:00 PM). Hosted by: Brand Soulhouette Limited
Tuesday, February 23
- Harnessing Your Consumer’s Digital Insights With Analytics (10:45 AM – 12:00 PM). Hosted by RainyLemon Limited
- Access Nigeria: Connecting Citizens to Government Using Technology (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Hosted by BudgIT Nigeria
- Going Digital. How Nigerian Businesses Are Embracing Digital Transformation (12:30 – 1:45pm). Hosted by: Accenture
- Industry Opportunities for Tech-Savvy Students & Graduates (2:15 – 3:30pm). Hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
- Digital Marketing, Branding, Communications for Semantic Web aka Web 3.0 ( 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM). Hosted by Cymantiks Limited
Wednesday, February 24
- #AgroConnect 2.0: Technology as a Smart tool for Agricultural Sector (12:00 PM – 1:30 AM). Hosted by HEDA Resource Centre
- Launch of Women in Tech Africa Nigeria Chapter (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM). Hosted by Women in Tech Africa
- Internet of Me Masterclass – Making Connections, Building Community & Sharing Your Voice (5:45 PM – 7:00 PM). Hosted by She Leads Africa
Thursday, February 25
- Leveraging Social for Android. Hosted by Facebook.
This is a half day event. It is free and invite only and limited to 40 invitees. Click here to apply for an invitation and find out more about the event.
- Matters Arising: Issues Facing The Church & How Technology Can Help (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Hosted by The Elevation Church
- Code 4 Impact: Technology for the SDGs (9am – 10:15am). Hosted by: HACEY Health Initiative
- Social Media in Schools: A Case for Tech Curriculum (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM). Hosted by W.TEC – Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre
- Top Mobile Apps & Digital Tools for PR and Corporate Communication Executives on the Go (10:45 AM – 12:00 PM). Hosted by C Moore Media, International Public Relations
- Technology for Governance: Masterclass with Facebook (12:30 PM – 1:45 PM). Hosted by EiE + Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement
- Technology for Governance: Masterclass with Google (12:30 PM – 1:45 PM). Hosted by EiE + Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement
- Defending Citizens’ Rights Online (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM). Hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
- Facebook: Breaking out of Social Jail (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM). Hosted by Facebook
- BrowseDotCom WordPress BootCamp – Create Stunning Websites & Blogs With Ease (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM). Hosted by BrowseDotCom
- The Beauty of Tech (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM). Hosted by Beauty Radical
- #YTech100 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM). Hosted by YNaija.com
Friday, February 26
- #TalentDebate: Technology as a Catalyst for Economic Growth & Competence Development (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM). Hosted by World Economic Forum Global Shapers, Lagos Hub
- The Future of Africa’s Tech Talent Ecosystem (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM). Hosted by Andela
- #SMWPolling: When-Data-Speaks (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Hosted by NOIPolls Ltd
- Online Payment the Present and Future of the African Economy (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Hosted by ESL
- FB Start & Free Basics for Developers – Powered by Facebook (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM). Hosted by Facebook
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