Funmi Ogundare
The Experiencing Public Relations (EPR) Conference with the objective of bringing together business leaders, government officials, association heads, and PR professionals, to promote the understanding and value of public relations, will in March 2026, mark its fifth anniversary.
Since its inception in 2021, the annual event—hosted by the Public Relations Women Foundation, known publicly as Nigerian Women in PR ( NWiPR) — has attracted more than 4,000 virtual attendees and over 1,000 in-person participants.
Programmes and Membership Executive, NWiPR, Stella Okos-Iboje, noted that the conference has grown into one of the most influential gatherings shaping conversations at the intersection of communications, business and governance.
“With a bold expansion, the EPR is an independent global business conference focused on the strategic value of public relations,” she stated.
Unlike traditional public relations forums, she added that EPR places the spotlight on leaders, clients and decision-makers who have experienced the power of PR in driving business growth, influencing policy and transforming economies.
Okos-Iboje described this approach as key to reframing PR as a business imperative rather than just an industry conversation.
To mark its milestone year, the 2026 edition, the programme executive said, will feature several new initiatives, including regional virtual conferences across Africa, inter-university debates to engage future PR leaders, a podcast series showcasing influential voices in communications and business, and panel sessions designed to equip delegates with practical tools for business success.
“Reputation today determines whether organisations attract investors, leaders gain public trust, or businesses remain competitive,” she said. “EPR is not just a conference, it is a movement that underscores PR as a force capable of transforming businesses, economies and society.”
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