The second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit has attracted strong backing from leading public and private sector organisations, underscoring growing confidence in Nigeria’s creative economy as a driver of national development.
Among the institutions supporting the summit are the Lagos State Government, FirstBank, Zenith Bank, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Fidelity Bank, Polaris Bank, the Africa Soft Power Group and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG.
Scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the summit is themed “Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter.”
The event will convene key stakeholders from the creative industries, business, government and technology to explore how stronger collaboration among policymakers, investors and creative professionals can accelerate growth, create jobs and position the sector as a catalyst for sustainable economic development.
FirstBank, NLNG and Polaris Bank are returning as supporters for the second consecutive year, having partnered with the inaugural edition of the summit in 2025.
The organisers also acknowledged the support of media and logistics partners, including Abelinis Limited, ID Africa, Integrated Digital Communications Limited (IDCL) and IBST Media, whose contributions are helping to ensure the successful delivery of this year’s event.
Commenting on the broad institutional support, QEDNG Publisher and Convener of the summit, Olumide Iyanda, said the growing list of partners reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria’s creative sector.
“We appreciate every organisation that has chosen to support the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Some have provided sponsorship, while others are contributing through partnerships, media collaboration and logistics. Every contribution is important because it helps us create a platform where leaders from different sectors can have meaningful conversations about the future of Nigeria’s creative economy,” Iyanda said.
He added that the summit is intentionally designed to foster collaboration among policymakers, investors, business leaders and creative professionals, stressing that sustained partnerships remain critical to unlocking the full potential of the country’s creative ecosystem.
Earlier, the organisers announced Sir Demola Aladekomo, Executive Chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc, as Chairman of the Summit, while Ife Adebayo, National Coordinator of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme at the Bank of Industry, will deliver the keynote address.
Other confirmed speakers include Joke Silva, Steve Babaeko, Bukunmi Ilori-Adeaga (popularly known as Kiekie), Efe Omorogbe, Omotayo Inakoju, Yibo Koko, Dr. Olamide Okulaja, Anwuli Ojogwu and Fisayo Fosudo.
Veteran broadcaster Gbenga Adeyinka will host the summit, while Steve Ayorinde and Funke Treasure will moderate the panel sessions.