The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit will hold its 2026 edition on August 11 in Lagos, bringing together leaders across the creative, business and policy spaces.
Convened by Mighty Media Plus, publishers of online newspaper QEDNG, the summit will be a convergence of conversations at the intersection of creativity, enterprise and influence, with focus on strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy.
Reflecting on the inaugural edition, Publisher of QEDNG, Olumide Iyanda, stated in a release that the summit drew participation from respected figures across sectors.
He added that participants at the first edition of the summit included Group Managing Director of SO&U Udeme Ufot (Chairman) and founder of The Africa Soft Power Group, Dr Nkiru Balonwu (Keynote Speaker).
Iyanda disclosed that panelists included filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), founder Mike Dada and Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini who contributed to discussions on the direction of the creative economy.
“The first edition showed that there is a strong interest in serious engagement around the creative economy.
“We had contributions from experienced voices who helped set the tone for the kind of platform we are building,” Iyanda said.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the 2026 summit, he said, sought to expand its scope, attracting a diverse mix of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and emerging talents.
“This summit is designed as a meeting point for ideas, influence and execution. It is not just about conversations, but about outcomes that strengthen the creative economy,” Iyanda added.
He noted that the timing of the 2026 edition of the summit was significant as the country’s creative sector has continue to evolve.
“Nigeria’s creative sector has grown in visibility, but the structures that support it are still evolving.
“The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit is part of the effort to bring clarity, direction and serious engagement to that growth,” he said.
The 2026 edition will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions and curated sessions addressing themes around innovation, growth, funding and the global positioning of Nigerian creative talent.
According to Iyanda, the long-term goal of the summit was to build a platform that remains relevant across generations.
“Our goal is to build a platform that remains useful over time; one that documents progress; connects stakeholders and contributes meaningfully to policy and practice,” he said.
Further details on speakers, partners and the full programme, Iyanda stated, will be announced in the coming weeks.
