The New Media Conference (NMC) — is Africa’s leading platform advancing conversations around digital media, marketing, technology, and innovation. Since 2015, we've brought together industry leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and students to explore trends, spark innovation, and push the boundaries of what's possible in the digital age.
Since its inception in 2015, NMC has served as a powerful forum for accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria and across the continent. Each year, the conference brings together industry leaders, policy-makers, creatives, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, and influencers from across Africa and beyond.
The mission is to ignite conversations that spark change, foster innovation, and elevate standards in digital marketing, technology, advertising, content creation, and the arts.
Happening in 3 CitiesLagos, Accra and Nairobi.
As digital technology becomes a central force across industries, staying ahead of trends and tools is no longer optional — it's essential. The New Media Conference is the meeting ground where digital culture, emerging tech, and business collide. Whether you're building a startup, managing a brand, shaping media policy, or creating content, NMC equips you with the knowledge, network, and perspective to lead with confidence.
You can expect all this and more at NMC
New Media Conference thrives through the invaluable support of partners and sponsors who believe in the power of digital transformation across Africa. From global tech leaders to homegrown brands, these organizations help us create experiences, open opportunities, and shape future conversations in the media and digital economy space.
A trailblazer in Africa’s digital media space, Oluwatosin Ajibade is the founder of OloriSuperGal and convener of the New Media Conference. Her work bridges storytelling, technology, and empowerment — creating platforms that spotlight young talent, shift narratives, and shape the future of digital culture.
From Google to Microsoft and some of Africa's biggest companies to startups, media outlets and more.
A trailblazer in Africa’s digital media space, Oluwatosin Ajibade is the founder of OloriSuperGal and convener of the New Media Conference. Her work bridges storytelling, technology, and empowerment — creating platforms that spotlight young talent, shift narratives, and shape the future of digital culture.
NMC has consistently raised the bar for digital conversations on the continent. With speakers and attendees from top organizations like Google, CNN, Samsung, and Chocolate City, the conference has impacted thousands of lives and helped shape the professional journeys of countless digital talents.
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, media personality, and former broadcaster whose work has shaped conversations in entertainment, media, and fashion.
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Whether you’re an expert or just starting out in new media, NMC offers a place to learn, engage, and transform your perspective.
What stood out for me was the mix of industry leaders and everyday creatives. It wasn’t all buzzwords — it was real talk about real challenges, and how to grow through them.
It wasn’t just another conference — it felt like a room full of people who get it. The networking alone was worth the ticket, and I left with three collaboration opportunities.
“Attending the New Media Conference gave me clarity on how to position myself in a crowded digital space. The breakout session on storytelling was gold — I literally revamped my brand strategy the next week.”
