LAGOS, NIGERIA — June 14, 2026 — The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has officially announced its 2026 Annual Marketing Conference (AMC), scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from June 18 to 20, 2026. Themed: “Community, Culture, and Connection: Re-imagining the New Market,” this high-profile three-day event will convene marketing professionals, corporate executives, academics, and students from across the country to chart a forward-looking roadmap for the industry.
Speaking at a press briefing at the NIMN National Secretariat in Lagos, the President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi disclosed that this year’s itinerary features a robust lineup designed to drive deep industry value. Key highlights include a dedicated student mentoring conference themed “From Classroom to Marketplace,” a thought-leadership symposium and paper presentation in collaboration with LBS, an induction ceremony for new members, and the crucial Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will feature elections to fill vacant positions within the NIMN Governing Council.
“We are deliberately shifting the institute’s focus from transactional marketing to building lasting, value-driven connections,” Dr. Bayo-Ajayi stated. “Anchoring our conversations on the 3Cs— Community, Culture, and Connection — ensures that our discussions are as practical as they are visionary, directly reflecting the evolving dynamics of the modern consumer space.”
Onsite registration will commence on June 17, 2026, at the venue in Port Harcourt. The Institute emphasizes that active attendance at this flagship conference remains a mandatory requirement for members seeking to upgrade their professional membership status.
About the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN):
The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria is the apex professional body for marketing practitioners in Nigeria, established by Act No. 25 of 2003. The Institute regulates marketing practice, sets ethical standards, and drives professional excellence to position marketing as a core driver of institutional and national economic growth.
