The New Media Conference (NMC) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on September 25, 2025, with a landmark edition themed “A Decade of Disrupting New Media: Shaping Africa’s Future.” The event, which will take place at The Podium, T.F. Kuboye Road, Lekki, Lagos, is part of a wider celebration that will also see the conference extend to Nairobi, Kenya, and for the first time, Accra, Ghana.
Launched in Nigeria a decade ago, the conference has become a leading platform for conversations around digital innovation, media, and technology on the continent. This year’s edition is expected to go beyond retrospection, positioning itself as a rallying call for what the next decade of new media in Africa should look like.
To mark the milestone, the organisers have announced a new initiative — The NMC 100 — a curated list celebrating 100 individuals and organisations that have significantly shaped Nigeria’s digital media landscape over the past 10 to 15 years. The list will feature a diverse group of content creators, digital marketers, media entrepreneurs, community builders, and innovators who have played pivotal roles in transforming communication, culture, and commerce in the digital space. Nominations are currently open via the official website: https://newmediaconference.africa/nominate.
According to the organisers, the 10th edition will feature keynote speeches from pioneering figures in digital media, alongside panel discussions that explore the challenges and opportunities of Africa’s evolving media ecosystem. The conference will also provide a platform for real-time learning, networking, and collaboration among participants from across sectors.
An eclectic mix of attendees is expected, including creatives, media professionals, tech innovators, investors, policymakers, students, and emerging digital talents. Organisers say the conference continues to attract individuals and organisations seeking to connect, collaborate, and influence the future of digital communication in Africa.
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