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Social Media week Lagos Releases Official Schedule

obiSOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS 2013: OPEN & CONNECTED

February 2013 will mark the first time Social Media Week takes place on the continent of Africa! Social Media Week Lagos brings together thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens from Nigeria -and throughout the continent and the diaspora- to explore how people and organizations are connecting to share new ideas and information.

Social Media Week Lagos is produced by Dragon Africa and AFRIKA21

Monday
February18 LagosOfficial EventLifestyle & Culture
9:00am6:30pmEnterprise Creative Presents: My Journey
Hosted by Enterprise Creative at Virtual event (online only) beginner
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Monday
February18 LagosMedia & Publishing
11:00am12:30pmAfrican Women in Tech
Hosted by Afrifem Collective at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Monday
February18 LagosLifestyle & Culture
11:00am11:00pmLost in Lagos, Found on Social Media
Hosted by Lostinlagos.com at ‘a whitespace’ beginner
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 19 Monday
February18 LagosLifestyle & Culture
11:00am12:30pmCalabar Music Festival & Carnival: Social Media driving Africa’s Biggest Street Party
Hosted by Calabar Music Festival & Carnival at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Monday
February18 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
11:00am12:30pmPushing the Envelope: How African Businesses Are Creating Value
Hosted by Google at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre intermediate
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 10 Monday
February18 LagosOfficial EventLifestyle & Culture
12:00pm7:00pmAFRIKA21 Live Radio Broadcast
Hosted by AFRIKA21 and BBOXradio.com at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Otheropen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Monday
February18 LagosEducation & Learning
1:00pm2:30pmEngaged Learning: Beyond the Classroom
Hosted by SchoolNet Nigeria at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Demoopen
Twitter
Facebook 9 Monday
February18 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
1:00pm2:30pmEntrepreneurship in the Digital Age
Hosted by Awesomely Luvvie at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre advanced
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 23 Monday
February18 LagosMedia & Publishing
3:00pm4:30pmDigital Sound Tracking: Making & Breaking New African Music Stars Online
Hosted by Afripopmag at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Monday
February18 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
3:00pm4:30pmThe Pathway to that Dream Job
Hosted by T.I.M.E. Nigeria Ltd. at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre intermediate
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 10 Monday
February18 LagosPolitics & Government
3:00pm4:30pmSocial Media, Citizen Journalism & Ettiquete
Hosted by ILLA Sports Media at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre intermediate
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 6 Monday
February18 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
5:00pm6:30pmUsing Social Media to Power NGOs and Social Entrepreneurship
Hosted by Friends Africa at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 8 Monday
February18 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
5:00pm6:30pmNOLLYWOOD! The Power of Being Social
Hosted by Best Of Nollywood at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Monday
February18 LagosNetworking & Parties
6:00pm8:00pmThe Afripolitans Landing Reception + Countdown to Lagos
Hosted by The Afripolitans at ‘a whitespace’ advanced
Networking Mixeropen
Twitter
Facebook 20 Monday
February18 LagosNetworking & Parties
7:00pm10:00pmA Social Affair… Dinner & Cocktails Hosted By Dragon Africa
Hosted by Dragon Africa at Façade advanced
Otherfull
Twitter
Facebook 4 Monday
February18 LagosOfficial EventNetworking & Parties
8:00pm11:00pmSMW Lagos Live: Now Muzik + Hypertek Special Lounge Showcase
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Partyopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Tuesday
February19 LagosOfficial EventLifestyle & Culture
9:00am4:00pm#smwWTL : The Lagos You Don’t See Mobile Hangout
Hosted by Society HAE at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 17 Tuesday
February19 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
9:00am10:30amMy Life in Creativity & Innovation
Hosted by ANABEL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre advanced
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Tuesday
February19 LagosMedia & Publishing
9:00am10:30amWe start it. You spread it. NAIJA GIST
Hosted by BATTABOX at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Tuesday
February19 LagosOfficial EventBusiness & Entrepreneurship
11:00am12:30pmMusic For The Masses…How Eskimi and iROKING Teamed Up To Put Music In The Hands of Every African
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre intermediate
Otheropen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Tuesday
February19 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
11:00am3:00pmOnline Marketing for Smart Entrepreneurs
Hosted by Teleios Consulting at THE FLAG HOUSE intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 17 Tuesday
February19 LagosPolitics & Government
11:00am12:30pmShowcase: New Media in Governance
Hosted by EiE Nigeria at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Showcaseopen
Twitter
Facebook 6 Tuesday
February19 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
11:00am12:30pmMarketing (Social Media, PR, Branding) As A Tool For Changing Perceptions and Aiding the Development of Africa
Hosted by C Moore Media, International Public Relations at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 11 Tuesday
February19 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
11:00am12:00pmImage & Time: Online Reputation Management Through Social Media
Hosted by Image and Time at Virtual event (online only) beginner
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Tuesday
February19 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
1:00pm2:30pmSmartvertising: Big Data & Social Media Marketing
Hosted by Bloovue at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre intermediate
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 6 Tuesday
February19 LagosOfficial EventMedia & Publishing
1:00pm2:30pmTalent + Brands: Using Social Media to Add Value – Presented by Tola Odunsi
Hosted by Official SMW Event at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Tuesday
February19 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
1:00pm3:00pmMovies, Music & Entertainment Without Borders
Hosted by Google at Virtual event (online only) intermediate
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Tuesday
February19 LagosMedia & Publishing
1:00pm2:30pmSocial Media for Change Makers: Rules of Engagement
Hosted by The Brainstormers at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 13 Tuesday
February19 LagosEducation & Learning
3:00pm4:30pmNext Level Music – International Appeal
Hosted by Music Blvd at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Tuesday
February19 LagosSociety & Environment
3:00pm4:30pmMobilIze! Social Media For Social Change
Hosted by Girl Effect at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Tuesday
February19 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
3:00pm4:30pmGrowing Your Business Using LinkedIn
Hosted by REQIT Limited & LinkedIn Corporation, EMEA at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre beginner
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Tuesday
February19 LagosMedia & Publishing
5:00pm6:30pmGlobal Hangout with Mandy Brown Ojugbana
Hosted by AFRICA DIGITAL MEDIA at Virtual event (online only) advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Tuesday
February19 LagosPolitics & Government
5:00pm6:30pmHow Social Media Can Help Create Leaders
Hosted by ANABEL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre advanced
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Tuesday
February19 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
6:00pm8:00pmSocial Media For Startups: Building And Engaging With Your Online Community
Hosted by OTEKBITS & Co-Creation Hub at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria beginner
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 13 Tuesday
February19 LagosOfficial EventNetworking & Parties
8:00pm11:00pmSMW Lagos Live: Chocolate City presents The Choccity Fam
Hosted by Chocolate City and Social Media Week Lagos at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Networking Mixeropen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Wednesday
February20 LagosHealth & Wellness
5:00am7:00amFit & Fab Dance Party with Kaffy
Hosted by Fit & Fab Group at To Be Announced intermediate
Partyopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Wednesday
February20 LagosHealth & Wellness
9:00am10:30amEden Lifestyle Presents: Bridging The Gap Between Doctor And Patient Using Technology
Hosted by Eden Lifestyle at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Wednesday
February20 LagosEducation & Learning
9:00am1:00pmSocial Media vs Social Good: Going Digital The Non-Profit Way
Hosted by Development Diaries Ltd/GTE & The Red Pump Project at To Be Announced beginner
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Wednesday
February20 LagosOfficial EventBusiness & Entrepreneurship
9:00am6:00pmBillboard Music Day Powered by Beat Fm
Hosted by Billboard Africa and BeatFM at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre beginner
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Wednesday
February20 LagosHealth & Wellness
9:00am10:00amEden Lifestyle Presents: Chi’s Yoga
Hosted by Eden Lifestyle at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Classopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Wednesday
February20 LagosPolitics & Government
11:00am12:30pmWho needs the African Diaspora? Is the Diaspora Politically relevant?
Hosted by Vote or Quench + Sleeves Up at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Wednesday
February20 LagosMedia & Publishing
1:00pm2:30pmRadio Netherlands Video Blogger Workshop
Hosted by Radio Netherlands Worldwide at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 8 Wednesday
February20 LagosEducation & Learning
1:00pm2:30pmHow Social Media Demystified Nigerian History
Hosted by Eagle House Media at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre intermediate
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 6 Wednesday
February20 LagosLifestyle & Culture
3:00pm4:30pmConnecting Africa and the Diaspora via Social Media
Hosted by FAB MAGAZINE at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture intermediate
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 12 Wednesday
February20 LagosLifestyle & Culture
3:00pm4:30pmWWW.LIVEINLAGOS.ORG – A Cultural Map of Lagos
Hosted by Goethe-Institut Nigeria at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Wednesday
February20 LagosMedia & Publishing
5:00pm6:30pmOur Story
Hosted by Emerge Omnimedia at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 8 Wednesday
February20 LagosLifestyle & Culture
8:00pm11:00pmSMW Lagos Live
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Networking Mixeropen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Wednesday
February20 LagosOfficial EventNetworking & Parties
9:00pm1:00amSpinlet Presents: Industry Nite @ The Oriental Hotel
Hosted by El Carnaval at Oriental Hotel beginner
Networking Mixeropen
Twitter
Facebook 17 Thursday
February21 LagosHealth & Wellness
9:00am10:00amEden Lifestyle Presents: BodybyPonz Fitness
Hosted by Eden Lifestyle at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Demoopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
9:00am11:00am5 Things You Can Learn From The Mouse
Hosted by Orange Academy, Lagos at Orange Academy intermediate
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 10 Thursday
February21 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
9:30am1:00pmSocial Media: Transforming the Recruitment Landscape
Hosted by REQIT Limited at Virtual event (online only) advanced
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Thursday
February21 LagosScience & Technology
11:00am5:00pmShow & Tell: Technology, Data & Transparency
Hosted by EiENigeria & BudgIT at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria advanced
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Thursday
February21 LagosAdvertising & Marketing
12:00pm12:00pmThe Future of Mobile Social
Hosted by Webliquid at To Be Announced intermediate
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Thursday
February21 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
1:00pm2:30pmThe Storm Experience: Revolution of Storm in the Viral Space
Hosted by Storm 360 at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Thursday
February21 LagosPolitics & Government
1:00pm2:30pmAn Afternoon with Honorable Abike Dabiri Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora Affairs
Hosted by C Moore Media, International Public Relations at Virtual event (online only) intermediate
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosPolitics & Government
2:00pm4:00pmSocial Media, Governance & Civic Participation
Hosted by Google at Virtual event (online only) intermediate
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosMedia & Publishing
2:00pm4:00pmIn the Mix – Dj Young Guru
Hosted by EBA at Virtual event (online only) advanced
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Thursday
February21 LagosMedia & Publishing
3:00pm4:30pmPublishing In the Age of Social Media
Hosted by Cassava Republic Press at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture intermediate
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 5 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
3:00pm4:00pmDo You Have A Website: African Arts Online
Hosted by Video Art Network Lagos at Virtual event (online only) intermediate
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
4:00pm8:00pmSocial Media For [Aspiring] Rockstars
Hosted by s.h.a.r.e. & WIld Ripples at Virtual event (online only) beginner
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
5:00pm6:30pmDigital Media And The African Experience: DigiAfrica
Hosted by str8buttah productions at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture advanced
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 9 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
5:30pm8:30pmInfluencing Change and Youth Culture: Why Social Media is the Answer!
Hosted by World Economic Forum Global Shapers (Lagos Hub) at To Be Announced advanced
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
6:00pm9:00pmMother Tongue: How Versatile?
Hosted by UNDERSLEAD Consulting Ltd at Orange Academy beginner
Showcaseopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosNetworking & Parties
7:00pm9:00pm#VisitNaija: A Tweetup for Travel Story-tellers
Hosted by BTB Black Travel Bloggers at To Be Announced beginner
Partyopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Thursday
February21 LagosLifestyle & Culture
7:00pm9:00pmInteractions: The Convergence of Social Media and Contemporary Art
Hosted by African Artists’ Foundation at To Be Announced beginner
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Thursday
February21 LagosNetworking & Parties
8:30pm11:00pmSMW Lagos Live
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Showcaseopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Friday
February22 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
9:00am10:30amCASE STUDY: BeatFM – Broadcase Radio + Social Media
Hosted by BeatFM at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre beginner
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Friday
February22 LagosEducation & Learning
9:00am5:00pmCyberSafety – Combatting Youth Danger In the Digital World
Hosted by FB Initiatives & Innovations, Lagos State Government Ministry for Science & Technology, A’Lime Media at To Be Announced beginner
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosHealth & Wellness
9:00am10:00amEden Lifestyle Presents: Cardio Sculpt Fitness
Hosted by Eden Lifestyle at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Classopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Friday
February22 LagosPolitics & Government
11:00am12:30pmWetin Lawyers Dey Do… Sef?
Hosted by Dtalkshop at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosPolitics & Government
11:00am12:30pmWho’s Afraid of Social Media, Politics and Governance?
Hosted by EiE Nigeria at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Otheropen
Twitter
Facebook 9 Friday
February22 LagosScience & Technology
11:30am12:30pmBroadband in Nigeria
Hosted by AFRICA DIGITAL at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre advanced
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Friday
February22 LagosMedia & Publishing
12:00pm12:00pmTurning Customers Into Mobile Content Creators for Your Brand
Hosted by naijasounds at To Be Announced intermediate
Showcaseopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Friday
February22 LagosSociety & Environment
1:00pm2:30pmOpen yet Unconnected? Social Media for Sustainable Development
Hosted by ThistlePraxis Consulting Limited at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre advanced
Panelopen
Twitter
Facebook 4 Friday
February22 LagosBusiness & Entrepreneurship
1:00pm2:30pmBanking on Social Media
Hosted by Afroterminal.com at BIT Hub: Porsche Centre intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 11 Friday
February22 LagosLifestyle & Culture
1:00pm2:30pmGbamm! A Social Network For Football Fans…
Hosted by ILLA Sports Media at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture intermediate
Multi-formatopen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Friday
February22 LagosMedia & Publishing
1:00pm3:30pmDj Young Guru: The Master Class
Hosted by EBA at Virtual event (online only) advanced
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosEducation & Learning
3:00pm4:30pmDubspot Presents: Claiming Hits – From Production to Play
Hosted by Dubspot at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture intermediate
Workshopopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosMedia & Publishing
5:00pm6:30pmAfrican Music: The Social Challenge
Hosted by Shakara at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Presentationopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Friday
February22 LagosNetworking & Parties
5:00pm6:30pmA Social for Young Philanthropists
Hosted by Africans in the Diaspora at PEGS Hub: Lagos e-Learning Centre beginner
Networking Mixeropen
Twitter
Facebook 2 Friday
February22 LagosNetworking & Parties
8:00pm11:00pmSMW Lagos Live
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos at MACE Hub: Terra Kulture beginner
Showcaseopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosEducation & Learning
9:00pm10:00pmMaster Class
Hosted by BeatFM at Virtual event (online only) beginner
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 1 Friday
February22 LagosOfficial EventEducation & Learning
9:00pm10:00pmMaster Class: Production + Sound Engineering + DJing Led By Young Guru & Just Blaze
Hosted by BeatFM at Virtual event (online only) intermediate
Google Hangoutopen
Twitter
Facebook 3 Saturday
February23 LagosSociety & Environment
12:30pm4:00pmChurch & the Effective Use of Social Media
Hosted by The Elevation Church at The Elevation Church

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