Nigeria’s top marketing leaders to converge at 2025 ADVAN CMO Forum

ADVAN CMO FORUM

By Felicia Nwosu

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) will host the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated CMO Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s foremost marketing leaders.

Therefore,this year’s forum, themed “Growth, Governance and G-AI: The New Trinity for the Nigerian CMO”, will take place on August 28, 2025, at the Radisson Blu, 1A Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 4:00 PM.

Bringing Together Nigeria’s Marketing Elite

Impressively, ADVAN will bring together over 100 CEOs and C-suite marketing executives at the event.

Also,the Forum will provide a platform for networking, sharing insights, and addressing the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents to business leadership.

Keynote Address to Set the Tone

Olufemi Sunday Williams, Former Group Managing Director of Chams PLC and Founder/Chief Enabling Officer of Newwaves Ecosystem Ltd, will deliver the Keynote Address.

Williams will bring his wealth of experience in leadership, governance, and digital innovation to set the tone for the Forum’s critical conversations.

Distinguished Panel of Leaders

Moreover,aA distinguished panel session will follow, featuring some of Nigeria’s most respected business leaders. Alfred Okugbeni, Founder and Managing Director of Nigerian Sinotrucks Ltd; David Okeme, CEO of Up Digital Limited; and Stanislaus Martins, President of the Association of Digital Marketing Professionals of Nigeria, will share their perspectives on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer in an era defined by AI, governance imperatives, and sustainable growth.

High-Impact Sessions and Masterclasses

Attendees will also look forward to high-impact keynote addresses, expert-led masterclasses, and practical breakout sessions.

These sessions will cover critical areas such as AI-powered marketing innovations, governance and regulatory trends, customer experience, and strategies for brand growth.

A Platform for Transformation

Far more than a conference, the ADVAN CMO Forum will serve as a transformation platform. It is designed to equip today’s marketing leaders with the strategic tools to lead ethically, profitably, and with bold vision in an AI-driven business landscape.