Working with the theme ‘Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter’, the oncoming QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 will explore how stronger partnerships among government, investors and the creative community can unlock opportunities for growth, job creation and sustainable development in the creative industry.

The summit, billed to hold on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will bring together leaders from the creative industries, business, government and technology for conversations on the future of Nigeria’s creative economy.

Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight professional panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit that will dive into discussions on the role of culture, innovation, investment and public policy in shaping the sector’s next phase of growth.

Also billed to speak at the summit are: technology and finance content creator Fisayo Fosudo, talent manager and music executive Efe Omorogbe, media and intellectual property lawyer Omotayo Inakoju, theatre practitioner and culture administrator Yibo Koko, and publisher Anwuli Ojogwu.

Commenting on the panel, QEDNG publisher and convener of the summit, Olumide Iyanda, said the speakers were chosen because they represent key pillars of Nigeria’s creative ecosystem. “Our choice of panellists reflects a breadth that is uncommon at creative industry summits. We are bringing together voices from across the creative ecosystem rather than focus on a single sector. The creative economy is much bigger than film or music. It includes publishing, advertising, technology, law, cultural tourism and several other sectors that contribute to economic growth. We have assembled a panel of accomplished professionals whose experiences reflect that diversity and whose insights will enrich the conversations we want to have at this year’s summit,” Iyanda said.

The organisers had earlier announced Sir Demola Aladekomo, founder of Chams Holding Company Plc, as chairman of the summit, and Ife Adebayo, national coordinator of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme at the Bank of Industry, as keynote speaker.