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Experiencing PR 2026

Beyond Aid: Leveraging PR to Amplify Stories of Success from Emerging Markets

Date: March 18th 2026

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Experiencing Public Relations Summit 2026

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EPR 2025 Highlights

What is Experiencing PR?

The Experiencing Public Relations Summit is an annual gathering of accomplished business leaders, senior public office holders and experienced Public Relations professionals to highlight the results Public Relations has delivered for businesses and society at large. The Conference celebrates competent leaders by providing a global platform to amplify their work; elevates business results by leveraging storytelling to discuss relevant case studies; and recognises investment in Public Relations by forward-thinking organisations and executives.

EPR Summit 2026 Overview

Regional Webinars

Anchor partners to host 2026 EPR conversations across each African region (East Africa, Southern Africa, North Africa, and West Africa) each week before the Grand Finale week.

Podcast Series

Conversations with Strategic Founders across different sectors in Africa who have scaled their businesses without aid.

Summit Design

EPR Summit 2026 brings a unique program design offering in-person delegates an exclusive interaction with a carefully selected line up of global business leaders.

Format

Hybrid (In-person + Virtual)

Virtual Participation

5000+ delegates
10+ countries
3+ continents

Grand Finale

March 18, 2026

In-person Convening - A Curated Experience for Business Leaders

An exclusive, high-level meeting designed to foster open dialogue, shared learning, and strategic reflection, helping business leaders understand succession planning and how storytelling and leadership visibility contribute to long-term business success.

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Post conference press release (March 20)

2025 Conference Speakers

Rosemary Otalor

Account Director, PR and Strategic Comms, APO Group

Chioma Nwachuku

Corporate Affairs Manager, JTI

Ginikanwa Frank-Durugbor

Heads of Comms, Brand and Events, Lafarge Africa Plc.

Isabella Adediji

Founder and Managing Director of Yellow Tamarind Productions

Paul Onwuanibe

Founder and Group CEO, Landmark Group

Funke Bucknor-Obruthe

Founder and CEO, The Zapphaire Events Group

Joy Ngwolo Udemezue

Chapter Lead, The Comms Avenue, Anambra

David Akinfenwa

Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Selar

Kanyi Mwangi

Comms Director, East and West Africa, Mastercard

Victoria Uwadoka

Corporate Comms, Public Affairs and Sustainability lead, Nestlé

Adedoyin Jaiyesimi

Co-founder, The Comms Avenue

Ayodotun Akinfenwa

Global Head of Communications, The Elevation Church

Odion Aleobua

Chief Executive Officer, Modion Communications

Gbenga Totoyi

HR Thought Leader

Advita Patel

2025 President, CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations)

Israel Opeyemi

MD/ Chief Strategist, Chain Reactions Africa

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI)

Kate Midttun

Chair, Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA)

Dr. Glory Edozien

Founder and President, 9to5Chick

Gbenga Totoyi

HR Though Leader

2025 SPONSORS/PARTNERS

PAST SPONSORS/ PARTNERS

Delegate Outlook

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Delegate Outlook

In-person

Virtual

Speakers

Countries

Continents

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Why Attend EPR'26?

The Experiencing PR Conference is designed to achieve the following objectives:

Gain Industry Insights

Learn from global business leaders and experts who have successfully built businesses beyond aid in emerging markets, leveraging PR strategies to enhance reputation and drive growth.

Connect With Leaders

With a unique program design that delivers a world-class event via different tracks for in-person and virtual delegates, the Summit brings together professionals across sectors to share best practices and forge valuable connections.

Explore Trends

Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations across PR and sustainable business growth, equipping delegates with strategies to amplify organisational results through PR.

Actionable Takeaways

Leave the Summit with practical strategies to harness the power of PR for sustainable success in your organisation.

Why Attend EPR'26?

The Experiencing PR Summit is designed to achieve the following objectives:

Gain Insights

Learn from global business leaders and experts who have successfully built businesses beyond aid in emerging markets, leveraging PR strategies to enhance reputation and drive growth.

Connect With Leaders

Explore Trends

Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations across PR and sustainable business growth, equipping delegates with strategies to amplify organisational results through PR.