PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SOCIAL MEDIA: HANDLE IT AFRICA RETURNS, DRIVES INNOVATION

SURULERE, Lagos, Nigeria – Following the successful launch of the maiden edition of the Handle It Africa conference in 2017, the second edition of the highly anticipated social media conference is set to hold in May. Dedicated to revolutionalizing the way social media is used, consumed, and deployed, the maiden edition of the conference witnessed an impressive turnout of young Nigerians with diverse backgrounds and interests. 

Themed ‘Social Media: Expanding Influence, Broadening Thoughts’, the new edition of the Handle It Africa conference will explore the use of social media to drive innovation and influence trends across different industries. 

Panelists and topics for each panel session have been specially selected to allow participants gain an in-depth knowledge of how to leverage on social media for personal and professional growth. 

Sharing insights about the new edition, Olufemi Oguntamu, Convener of Handle It Africa said, “The conference was birthed to share insightful know-how on maximizing the benefits of social media. The team has risen to the challenge, pushing the boundaries to meet the immediate needs of today’s media enthusiasts.There will be more use of social media this year, much more than the years before. As these trends continue to grow, it is imperative that we continue to harness the resourcefulness of this new medium.”

Aside from the opportunities to gain fresh knowledge at the conference, participants will also have the chance to engage and network with like-minded professionals to create a springboard for future collaborations and partnerships. Handle It Africa 2 will take place at Oriental Hotel, Lagos on Friday 4th May, 2018.