TLDR: The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) is set to host its 2025 CMO Forum on August 28, 2025, in Lagos. The event, themed “Growth, Governance and G-AI: The New Trinity for the Nigerian CMO,” will gather over 100 marketing executives to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy, ethical leadership, and sustainable growth, featuring keynote addresses, masterclasses, and panel discussions with industry leaders.
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) is poised to host its highly anticipated 2025 Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) Forum, an exclusive gathering designed to bring together the nation’s foremost marketing leaders. Scheduled for August 28, 2025, the forum will take place at the Radisson Blu, 1A Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, commencing at 4:00 PM. This year’s forum is themed “Growth, Governance and G-AI: The New Trinity for the Nigerian CMO,” underscoring the critical intersection of leadership, technology, and regulation for achieving sustainable impact in the modern business landscape.
The event is expected to attract over 100 CEOs and C-suite marketing executives, providing a robust platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic discussions. A primary focus will be on addressing the profound challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents to business leadership and marketing strategy.
Olufemi Sunday Williams, former Group Managing Director of Chams PLC and Founder/Chief Enabling Officer of Newwaves Ecosystem Ltd, will deliver the keynote address. Williams is expected to draw on his extensive experience in leadership, governance, and digital innovation to set the tone for discussions on AI, ethical governance, and sustainable growth.
A high-profile panel session will follow, featuring distinguished industry leaders such as Alfred Okugbeni, Founder and Managing Director of Nigerian Sinotrucks Ltd; David Okeme, CEO of Up Digital Limited; and Stanislaus Martins, President of the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals of Nigeria. These panelists will delve into the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer in an environment increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, stringent governance standards, and innovation-driven growth.
Attendees can also look forward to a series of high-impact keynote addresses, expert-led masterclasses, and practical breakout sessions. These sessions are designed to cover critical areas including AI-powered marketing innovations, emerging governance and regulatory trends, strategies for enhancing customer experience, and effective approaches for brand growth.
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Beyond a conventional conference, the ADVAN CMO Forum is envisioned as a transformative platform. It aims to equip today’s marketing leaders with the strategic tools necessary to lead ethically, profitably, and with a bold vision in an AI-driven business world. Strategic partnership engagements are anticipated with prominent organizations such as the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, the Institute of Directors (IoD), and leading AI organizations, further enriching the depth and impact of the deliberations.
