TalkComms
Summit 2025.
The Future of Communication: Trends, Tech and Transformation.
200+
Students attended
20+
Universities represented
1
Landmark day
3
Fireside chats
Africa's first Pan-African platform for communication students.
The TalkComms 2025 Summit was the maiden edition; a high-impact day of insight, mentorship, and opportunity hosted at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos. Over 200 students from more than 20 universities gathered with leading voices in PR, media, and digital storytelling.
With over 65% of graduates lacking practical experience, the summit was built to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry reality, giving students the access, mentorship, and tools to turn their ideas into impact and their voices into influence.
One story, one student, one conversation at a time.
The Future of Communication:
Trends, Tech and Transformation.
The theme placed AI, digital distribution, and the shifting African media landscape at the centre of conversation — and asked what it all means for the next generation of communicators entering the industry today.
The voices that shaped the day.
Rahaman Abiola
Editor in Chief, Legit.ng
Storytelling, Credibility, and the Changing Face of Digital Media in Africa
Gboyega Akosile
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Lagos State.
Beyond the Clickbait: Building Audience Trust in the Age of AI and Misinformation
Bekere Amassoma
Program manager, Oracle, Sub Saharan Africa
Redefining Employability, Skills, Systems, and the New Mindset for the Modern Communicator
Dafe Richards
Storyteller
The Visual Shift: How Imagery, Culture & Influence Are Redefining Modern Storytelling
Abegunde Emmanuel
Chief Operating Officer, Jackson, Etti & Edu
Navigating Growth and Relevance in a Digital-First Workforce
Grace Oyeniyi
HR & Practice Development Director, Bloomfield LP
Skills, Tech & Opportunity: Positioning yourself as a valuable asset
Israel Iyonsi
Senior Software Engineer, Altexsoft (U.S.)
When Machines Learn to Listen: How AI is Transforming the Language of Human Connection.
Oluwadamilare Ololade
Founder, University X
The Future of Education in the new age
Francisca Udechukwu
Brand Manager and Marketing Specialist
How Young Communicators Can Use Storytelling to Drive Impact, Purpose, and Sustainability.
Emmanuel Azubuike
Chief Storyteller, Work Smart
AI and the Content Revolution
Hassan Uthman
Marketing and Business Consultant
Leadership, Strategy, and Personal Relevance in a Fast-Changing Marketplace.
Adetoyese Ogunwole
Head Of Media & Content, Nairametrics
Data, Media, and the Power of Contextual Storytelling.
Afolabi Abiodun
Founder, Excelsior Writing Services
Writing as Strategy: Building a Career in Communication from the Ground Up.
Oluchi Ezene
Creative Content Lead, KraksTv
Creativity, Culture, and the Pulse of Digital Storytelling.
Muhammad Eyinfunjowo
Global Communications Executive
A Pan-African Outlook on the Communications Landscape
Three conversations that went deep.
(The Future of Trends & Transformation) - How To Maximise It As A Student
A conversation on navigating fast-changing trends in media, communication, and digital culture — and how students can position themselves early for relevance, visibility, and long-term growth.
(The Future of Tech & Purpose), Finding Purpose in Communication Driving Impact, Purpose and Sustainability
This session explored how technology, storytelling, and purpose-driven communication are shaping the future of impact, sustainability, and meaningful careers for young African communicators.
The Future of Work
Industry leaders discussed employability, digital transformation, AI, and the evolving workplace — including the skills students must build to stay competitive in a changing global economy.
The organisations that made it possible.
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