Members of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) have announced its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of a new executive council.

Headlining the Executive Leadership Session as the main speaker is the former Economic Adviser to the President and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kainos Edge Consulting Limited Doyin Salami.

He will be speaking on the topic, “The new rules of growth: Navigating Nigeria’s evolving economy and consumer landscape.”

His session is expected to provide timely and strategic perspective on economic realities shaping business performance, consumer behaviour, and growth opportunities in the country.

The Executive Leadership Session will also feature a special conversation themed, “The future of brand trust: Thriving in an AI-powered world,” reflecting the growing importance of trust, transparency, and credibility in an increasingly technology-driven marketplace.

As AI continues to transform business operations, marketing, communications, and consumer engagement, the session will explore how brands can build, protect, and sustain trust in a rapidly changing environment.

Former Senior Booking Producer and National Feature Host at FOX News Crystal Berger is expected to dissect the topic. Berger is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of EBO and Vettify, a technology entrepreneur at the forefront of building trust infrastructure for the artificial intelligence era.

ADVAN President Osamede Uwubanmwen disclosed as one of the association’s most important annual statutory gatherings, the AGM will provide members the opportunity to review the state of the association, deliberate on key governance matters, and elect a new Executive Council that will help shape ADVAN’s next phase of leadership, advocacy, and industry impact.

To him, “as business leaders navigate a rapidly changing economy and an increasingly AI-driven marketplace, the need for insight, agility.”

And trust has never been more critical. By bringing together respected voices such as Dr. Doyin Salami and Crystal Berger, we are creating a platform for meaningful conversations that will help our members lead confidently, grow sustainably, and build brands that can thrive in a changing world.”

He added that the AGM and leadership session reflect ADVAN’s commitment to equipping members with the strategic foresight, leadership insight, and industry knowledge required to navigate transformation and drive sustainable brand growth in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Members are encouraged to attend the event, which promises to be a timely, relevant, and high-impact engagement on some of the most consequential issues shaping the future of brands and businesses today.

The event is scheduled to hold on July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prompt at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.