Social Media Week is a leading media platform and event with global reach across five continents, including Africa, North America, South America, Europe and Asia that explores the social, cultural and economic impact of social media. Twice a year (in February and September) the week long conference and festival is held in multiple cities across the globe simultaneously. Our mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information.
SMW is back in Lagos, Nigeria February 17-21, 2014
SMW Lagos is only in it’s 2nd year and has already claimed its place
as the largest, tech, new media and business conference on the continent
of Africa. It attracts some of the continents most forward thinkers,
brands, learners and creators. With a population of over 20M Lagos is
the largest black city in the world and is arguably the epicenter of the
continent and home to the powerhouses of Africa’s creative, business
and tech communities. Recognizing the importance of a connected
continent, while aiming to encourage collaboration, our 2014 conference
them is: A CONNECTED AFRICA IS THE FUTURE.
The only event of it’s kind, Social Media Week Lagos is a world class conference with Africa’s brightest minds that is free and open to the public.
SMW Lagos is also unique in that 70% of the weeks amazing panels,
parties and workshops are organized by the public. From October thru
December, Social Media Week holds a world wide open call for people and
companies big and small to pitch ideas and develop content that aims to
push boundaries, create fresh insight and serve the greater good.
With attendees from across Africa and around the world, SMW Lagos
explores a wide range of topics including education, business,
entertainment, technology, art, banking and politics.
Source From: http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/about/
