The spate of change in the media space is overwhelming with good, bad and sometimes ugly consequences in real or virtual life. As digital information and new media continues to play such a pivotal role in our work, families and society, it is imperative to equip ourselves with the right tools to harness its positive potential and limit its unconstructive effects.
The Institute for Work and Family Integration (IWFI) in collaboration with the Lagos Business School is organizing a two-day International Conference & Exhibition titled Society and Technology 2013. This year’s theme is Digital Technology and New Media: Transforming Businesses, Challenging family values .It will highlight emerging trends in New Media and its attendant impact on Work, Family and the Society and provide effective tools to manage this impact.
This conference will also discuss the impact of technology on the family, such as, risks to children through social media, interaction between people and the role of their personal gadgets, the rules for using technology and the internet while preserving social values The event will be held on 22nd and 23rd of October 2013 at the Lagos Business School’s Honeywell Auditorium, Ajah Campus, Lagos, Nigeria.
Expected & confirmed Speakers are:
• Mrs. Omobola Johnson, The Honorable Minister of Communication Technology • Dr. Christiane Spitzmueller, Associate Professor University of Houston • Mr. Pascal Dozie CON, Chairman MTN Nigeria • Mr. Austin Okere,MD/CEO, Computer Warehouse Group • Prof. Pat Utomi, Founder/CEO Centre for Values in Leadership • Ms Juliet Ehimuan, Country Manager, Google (Nigeria) • Mr. Raphael Afaedor, Managing Director, Jumia.comIn teaming up with the Lagos Business School and their influential over 10,000 of strong alumni, this event will bring together top CEOs and senior executives from blue chip companies and NGOs, new media gurus, concerned parents, government representatives, students and forward thinking professionals.
The conference will engage over 600 participants to the conference and about 3000 visitors to the exhibition.
This is a unique opportunity for organizations to: i. to have unfettered access to new media and digital information decision makers and key users ii. to showcase solutions or view/approach towards the conference theme iii. to become part of the conversation that will drive user and provider habits iv. to receive first hand information on new trends and an ability to determine the audience response v. to inform corporate social responsibility efforts in improving the lives and efficiency of your employees and other relevant stakeholders
Some IWFI past activities include:
i. Workshops for Parents on Use of the Social Media at Whitesands and Lagoon Secondary Schools ii. Workshops for Human Resource professionals on Work Family Integration and Family Friendly Policies for several organizations. iii. Teach electives on Work Family Integration at the Lagos Business School during their executive programs. iv. Delivered seminars to corporate organizations during in-house retreats including the Lagos State Government, First Bank Plc, Standard Chartered Bank Plc and others.
Organizations are invited to sponsor, exhibit or participate at this event
For information on registration please visit our website: www.iwfionline.org/conference