FMN, SIFAX Group, FPL, AXA Mansard Lead Support for MediaConsortium Conference & Awards 4.0
Leading companies across the food, logistics, financial services, and out-of-home advertising sectors have intensified their support for the 4th edition of the MediaConsortium Conference and Awards, reflecting a growing interest from top-tier corporate organizations for this year’s event.
The highly anticipated conference, organized by MediaConsortium—a prominent brand, business, and marketing publication—is set to take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa, Ikeja.
Among the notable supporters are Flour Mills of Nigeria, a major food and agro-allied business group, and SIFAX Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning maritime, aviation, oil and gas, logistics, financial services, and hospitality sectors. Also backing the event are Four Pulley Limited, an Out-of-Home advertising company, and AXA Mansard, a renowned financial services firm specializing in life insurance and investment.
Several organizations had previously expressed their interest in participating, including Rite Foods Ltd, Checkers Custard, Afriglobal Insurance Brokers, NB, Nestlé Nigeria, PZ Wilmer, Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria, Integrated Indigo, and Digisplash, among others.
The conference aims to attract a diverse mix of stakeholders from the marketing communications and business ecosystems, such as brand strategists, business leaders, marketing professionals, corporate executives, media practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students.
Participants will explore critical topics like changing consumer behavior, emerging market dynamics, and innovative strategies that businesses must adopt to thrive in an increasingly empowered marketplace.
As an annual platform for thought leadership, professional networking, knowledge exchange, and recognizing excellence, the MediaConsortium Conference serves as a catalyst for value creation, customer engagement, and market relevance.
The 2026 edition is themed **“The Value Shift: Strategies for the New Market Reality in the Age of the Empowered Consumer.”** Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi, President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), will serve as the keynote speaker, while Yinka Femi Opadere, Head of Digital at Glo, will deliver the guest keynote.
Their insights, along with industry expert panels moderated by Akonte Ekine, Chief Executive of BrandXchange and Convener of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA), will deepen discussions on navigating the evolving landscape. Panelists include Adewole Lawal (Sustainable Lead, Evercorp Industries), Oke Umurhowho (Head of Marketing, StarTimes), Olusesan Ogunyooye (Head of Marketing, AXA Mansard), and Olabisi Shonibare (Director, Partnerships, Grants Management and Innovations, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency).
The event promises to provide valuable perspectives on how brands and organizations can adapt to new consumer expectations, build sustainable value, and maintain relevance in this dynamic market environment.
