ENERGY & MEDIA SUMMIT 2026

Programme

A curated day of high-level dialogue, practical engagement and strategic collaboration for Nigeria’s energy future.

📅 Wednesday, 26 August 2026  ·  📍 Abuja, Nigeria

Designed to move from insight to institutional action.

01

Keynote Presentations

Visionary insights setting the strategic context for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation.

02

Executive Conversations

Unscripted, high-level discussions between industry leaders and media proprietors.

03

Strategic Dialogues

Deep-dive sessions tackling specific challenges in policy, investment, and narrative framing.

04

Stakeholder Engagements

Structured networking and collaborative working groups aimed at institutional alignment.

FOCUS AREAS

The conversations shaping Nigeria's energy narrative.

Five critical pillars forming the foundation of our strategic dialogue.

01
Energy policy, reforms and public understanding
Bridging the gap between complex regulatory frameworks and public comprehension through effective communication strategies.
02
Investment confidence and Nigeria's energy narrative
Analyzing how media framing impacts foreign direct investment and domestic capital mobilization in the energy sector.
03
Responsible media reporting and timely clarification of misinformation
Establishing robust mechanisms for fact-checking and fostering a culture of accurate, nuanced reporting on energy issues.
04
Energy transition, infrastructure and sustainable national development
Navigating the narrative complexities of moving towards a sustainable energy mix while addressing immediate infrastructure deficits.
05
Institutional collaboration across government, industry and the media
Designing frameworks for ongoing, structured engagement between key stakeholders to ensure unified strategic direction.

Beyond conversation. Towards coordinated action.

Summit Communiqué

A formal document synthesizing the key agreements, policy recommendations, and narrative frameworks established during the sessions.

EMCP Launch

The official inauguration of the Energy & Media Communications Platform, a permanent digital hub for resource sharing and continuous dialogue.

Interim Steering Committee

Formation of a dedicated cross-sectoral working group tasked with driving the implementation of summit resolutions.

Roadmap Towards 2027

Establishing clear metrics, milestones, and strategic objectives for the sector leading up to the next summit iteration.