Social Media Week kicks off tomorrow, and here at the top picks of over 10 events going down. You can see the full schedule here, but not to worry, the mix below cuts across social governance, and entertainment – if you like cool photos and awesome DJ mixes.
Open Government & Social Media
Venue- PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre Odunlami Street
Lagos, Lagos State Time: 9am – 10:30am
Leading an important discussion around the role of the Federal Government in the digital age panelist will profile the Federal Governments OneGov.Net Platform and explore the LASG’s efforts in creating an Open & Connected Nigeria.Featuring: H.E Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON, SGF, Head of Government of the Federation, Federal Government of Nigeria, Hon Adebiyi Mabadje, Commissioner, Science & Tech, Lagos State Government and Mr Gerald Ilukwe, Managing Director, Galaxy Backbone. 20+ Seats Left Register to attend here. Twitter Conversation Hash Tag #smwLASG
Social Media, Citizen Journalism, Ethics & Ettiquete
Venue – PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre Odunlami Street Lagos, Lagos State Time: 3pm – 4:30pm
Exploring the concepts of ethics, etiquette, standards & self-regulation within the sphere of citizen journalism and political activism across social media….Who can deny that social media has driven the rise of citizen journalism & reporting, creating more transparency in government and political affairs. Yet it has also thrown up several new challenges, particularly around basic journalistic standards, ethics and etiquette in public discourse.Panel will include:Tolu Ogunlesi – renowned journalist/blogger/social commentator Gbenga Sesan – of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Kadaria Ahmed – Former Editor-in-Chief of 234Next Ohimai Amaize – Special Assistant (Advocacy) to the Nigerian Minister of Sport, Bolaji Abdulahi Ayo Alli (Moderator) 20+ Seats Left Register to attend here. Twitter Conversation Hash Tag #smwetiquette
POP-UP PHOTO BOOTH Powered by NOKIA
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 3pm – 8pm
The Pop-up PhotoBooth Powered by Nokia is designed as an engaging way for attendees to interact and experience Lumia’s extraordinary photo capabilities. Using the Nokia Lumia phone our professional portraiture photographer will take photos of SMW attendees posing with fun Nokia inspired props.Photos are instantly made viewable via an on-site live photo stream demo and available for tagging, sharing and downloading via various social media platforms (Facebook & Twitter)Additionally, Nokia staff will be on hand to field questions, distribute literature and demo functions of our extraordinary devices. Social Media Week attendees will be able to take home a copy of their POP-UP PHOTO BOOTH souvenir photos.About 20 seats left Register here. Twitter conversation Hash Tag #NokiaSMWLagos
SMW Lagos Live: Now Muzik + Hypertek Special Lounge Showcase
Venue: MACE Hub: Terra Kulture Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage time: 8pm- 11pm
On Monday, February 18,Participants at SMW will be thrilled by the Now Muzik/Hypertek showcase (starring 2Face Idibia, Timi Dakolo, J Martins, and Dammy Krane) Details on attendance and registration here. Twitter Coversation Hash Tag #SMWLagosLive
Announcing Int. Dj Neptune, DJ Tonny Blaze, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, and DJ Caise, as Official SMW DJs!
Come February 18 -22 2013, Social Media Week will be making its continental debut in Lagos and will have numerous diverse events and activities ranging from workshops, presentations, keynotes, and multi-format showcases to networking mixers and parties; all aimed at highlighting the impact of social media in every sphere of our lives. International DJ Neptune and DJ Tony Blaze have been selected as the official DJs for the official SMW hubs at Social Media Week Lagos holding in February 2013! This means that participants at all 3 official hubs will be entertained by some of the biggest Nigerian DJs at the week-long event. Also, the SMW closing party will be hosted by acclaimed Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, Dj Neptune, Dj Tonny Blaze and Choc City’s DJ Caise This promises a whole lot of fun and excitement for participants as Africa hosts its first Social Media Week in Lagos.
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