AfricaCommsWeek 2023 – South Africa Edition

Johannesburg

AfricaCommsWeek South Africa edition will be hosted in Johannesburg and promises to be an amazing experience. This event organized by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with AfricaCommsWeek will hold between 23 - 25 May under the theme; 'Borderless Africa'. This is a three day in-person event with a lineup of amazing speakers and engaging activities. Discussions will revolve around harnessing the opportunities of a borderless Africa via policy acceleration, leveraging technology as well as the role of…

South Africa: Tactical Approach to Effective Crisis Communications

Every organisation will experience a crisis. Managed well, the crisis can protect your brand and reputation and build trust with stakeholders. On the contrary, a badly managed crisis can be more catastrophic than the crisis event itself. Join Neeran Naidoo from Hewers, a dedicated crisis communications and reputation risk management consultancy, as he shares his experience, knowledge and tactical approach to effective crisis communications. This event is organized by Hewers in collaboration with the International Association of Risk and Crisis Communications…

Nigeria: Impact Beyond Borders: Communications for Development

In today's interconnected world, effective communication plays a crucial role in driving social and economic development. This panel will explore how communications can go beyond borders and create a positive impact on development initiatives. The discussion will focus on the power of communication to foster change, promote inclusivity, and drive innovation in diverse communities and regions across the globe. Overall, the panel will provide insights, lessons learned, and best practices on how communication can transcend borders and create a meaningful…

Nigeria: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling and Partnerships: Collaborative Communications for Social Change in Africa

This event will provide CSO leaders, communications experts, scholars, philanthropic support actors, donors, and other stakeholders with practical insights and strategies for using communications to drive social change in Africa. Through an insightful presentation, and interactive Q&A, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the power of communications in driving social change in Africa and learn effective communication strategies for addressing social challenges. The session will also showcase successful examples of communications for social change in Africa and facilitate cross-sectoral…

France: Boosting Investment in Africa: How Communicators Can Help

This event is organized by AfricaCommsWeek in partnership with OECD Development Communications Network Strategic communicators play an important role in closing Africa's financing gap as they can influence investor's perception of the continent. What are these roles? How do global investors perceive the opportunities and risks of investing in Africa? What kinds of messages can inform, persuade and reassure investors? How does the global and local media cover Africa as a destination for investment? Can communicators help change the media narrative? Join…

South Africa: Trends Shaping The Future of Communication

This event is organized by the International Association of Business Communicators, Africa Region Join us for some relaxed drinks and snacks against a beautiful backdrop as we explore some of the trends impacting the future of the communications profession. We'll be covering all things AI, the future of radio and video in South Africa, and internal communication in distributed workplaces. Our hosts are Cape Peninsula University of Technology whose venue in Mouille Point is perfect for sea view sundowners! If…

Nigeria: AfroChampions: Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Impact

Are you a young African eager to connect with peers and explore exciting new opportunities? Or maybe you're a professional seeking to support the next generation of African leaders. Either way, you won't want to miss " AfroChampions: Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Impact"! This one-day virtual event, taking place on May 25th, 2023, is all about celebrating the incredible resilience and creativity of young Africans. Through panel sessions and group discussions, we will hear from inspiring young leaders who have overcome adversity…

Nigeria: Telling the African Story: The Communicators’ Responsibility

Join us for an evening  with communicators from various fields to reflect on “Telling the African Story: The Communicators’ Responsibility.” This event will explore the role of African communicators in shaping  and amplifying the diverse narratives of the dynamic continent with respect, to reflect our realities, challenges, and opportunities. This is part of Africa Communications Week (AfricaCommsWeek) 2023, a series of conferences, workshops and networking events which encourage Africa-focused communication professionals to connect, engage, and reflect on the role of communications…

Africa Communications Week is a global platform that builds bridges between communications professionals focused on Africa’s transformation.

ACW’s mission is to empower and equip Africa focused communications professionals with the tools and resources to change the current narratives about Africa.

 

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