GLG World PR Day

Conversations, Connections & Celebrations

3 Dynamic Events, 1 Theme, 1 Vision

WPRD Global Summit | Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 (Virtual) | 4:00 PM WAT / 5:00 PM CET

PR Power List Release | Thursday, July 16th, 2026 | Print & Online in The Guardian

PR Power List Soirรฉe & Awards | Friday, July 17th, 2026 | Physical - Ikoyi, Lagos

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About GLG World PR Day Soirรฉe & PR Power List Awards

โ€œSince its inception in 2021, World PR Day (WPRD) has become a global movement, uniting over 65 countries annually on July 16th to celebrate and elevate the public relations profession. A hallmark of WPRD is the PR Power List, a prestigious annual list curated by GLG Communications in partnership with one of Nigeriaโ€™s oldest and most respected publications, The Guardian Newspaper. The PR Power List honors 50 outstanding PR practitioners driving impact across industries within and outside Nigeria. This initiative, alongside the eventโ€™s high-caliber programming, attracts an elite audience, including PR leaders, government officials, celebrities, and key industry stakeholders.โ€ โ€“ Omawumi Ogbe

GLG WPRD is Back For the 5th Year - Bigger & Better!!

This year, GLG Communications is hosting 3 landmark events and bringing back the highly anticipated PR Power List for its milestone 5th anniversary edition! The 2026 official theme is โ€œThe Golden Age of Strategic Public Relationsโ€, exploring how PR and communications professionals have transitioned into core strategic drivers of boardroom value, technological innovation, and national growth.

Omawumi Ogbe
Managing Partner, GLG Communications | Creator, PR Power List

WPRD 2026 Calendar of Events

A virtual conference featuring best-in-class speakers for powerful fireside chats and an engaging keynote conversation with industry leaders from across Africa, Europe and America!

The PR Power List is a premier compilation pioneered by GLG Communications and stands as the definitive annual recognition of Nigeria’s top 50 outstanding PR and communications professionals. Focusing exclusively on achievements within the last 12 months, this prestigious list is segmented into five vital categories: RISING VOICES, CHANGEMAKERS, COMMUNITY IMPACT, FOURTH ESTATE, and ICONS. Honorees are rigorously selected through a multi-segment judging process by our esteemed panel of local, regional, and international jurors, following extensive research and evaluation.

Checkout our previous honorees

Venue:

Ikoyi, Lagos (By Invitation Only)



Experience the definitive celebration of PR excellence. Held in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, the WPRD Soiree & PR Power List Awards is an invitation-only event where the industry’s best gather to be honoured, connect, and toast to the future of public relations communications.

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Meet the 2026 Speakers!

Click on each picture to find out more about the speaker.

Global Summit (Virtual)

TOPIC: The Global Blueprint: Architecting Borderless Reputation in the Golden Age of PR

We are thrilled to welcome global communications icon Zsofia Balatoni to headline our Virtual Global Summit.

With over two decades of practice advising multinationals like Microsoft, Airbus, ExxonMobil, and Mastercard, Zsofia is a master of navigating where communication, culture, and corporate responsibility intersect.

She co-founded Uniomedia and expanded the Rothman & Roman Group into a powerful network spanning 30+ countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. An award-winning strategist recognized across the Effies, SABRE, and WARC Awards, she is also a seasoned academic who mentors at the National University of Singapore and holds an MA in Global Cultures from Kingโ€™s College London.

Zsofia BALATONI ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

Chief Strategy Officer, Rothman & Roman Group | Co-Founder, Uniomedia

Omawumi OGBE(Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Managing Partner, GLG Communications

Ethel NEBOH (EVENT HOST) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Head of Partnerships, ADG & Buzzbucket Media

TOPIC: The Trifecta of Scale: Synchronizing Business, Tech, and Strategic PR for Global Expansion

A borderless global virtual gathering bringing together an international panel of technology innovators, venture capitalists, and global communications architects to discuss how disruptive brands leverage strategic narrative capital to successfully cross borders and build multinational trust.

Stacey ROSS COHEN ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

CEO/Founder, Co-Communications, Inc.

Andras SZTANISZLAV ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

President, Hungarian PR Association (HuPRA)

Tobi โ€œMiss Techyโ€ AYENI (Nigeria UK ) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Tech Creator

Nitin MANTRI ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

President, APAC We. Communications & Group CEO, Avian We

Tianna ROBINSON (Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Founder of Intertwined Agency & Creator of AI for PR

Topic: Owned, Earned, Shared: Rethinking Reputation in a 24/7 Media Cycle

Ian RUMANYIKA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

CEO, Node Group Consult

Sabra SALEH ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Communication Strategist & Executive Director, TOOLKIT

Stella OKOS-IBOJE ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Programs and Membership Lead, PRWF

Kelly Blandine MAMBOU (Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

Data-driven Strategic Communications Expert

Topic: THE GOLDEN AGE OF STRATEGIC PR

Ayแบนni Adรฉkรบnlรฉ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Founder / CEO at BHM

Oritseminomi OGBE ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Integrated Comms Manager, GLG Communications

GLG WPRD Soirรฉe & PR Power List Awards

Celebrating PR Excellence!

Celebrating the Best in Public Relations: An Exciting Evening of Recognition, Networking, and Inspiration.

This year, GLG Communications proudly hosts its milestone 5th annual WPRD Soirรฉe and PR Power List Awards at the prestigious Alliance Franรงaise, Mike Adenuga Centre. The 2026 edition features an exclusive cross-disciplinary panel bridging corporate leaders, tech disruptors, and communications masterminds.

2026 Soirรฉe Plenary Panel Concept

TOPIC: Commanding the Stage: Strategic PR and the New African Narrative

An elite physical panel exploring how business leaders, tech innovators, and top-tier career professionals can collaborate with strategic PR to command global respect, capture international investment, and masterfully control emerging market narratives on the world stage.

2026 GLG WPRD Soirรฉe At A Glance:

  • Red Carpet, Photos, Cocktails, and High-Value Elite Networking
  • Keynote Fireside Chat: The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations: Driving National and Corporate Excellence (Featuring NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku)
  • Cross-Sector Plenary Panel featuring Business, Tech, and Communications Icons
  • Amphitheater Projections & Exhibition Showcases
  • Milestone 5th Edition PR Power List Official Presentation & Special Award Categories
  • After-Party: Music, Photos, Refreshments, and Press Interviews

2025 GLG WPRD Soiree At A Glance:

Chat & Network With:

Chat & Network With:

  • Entertainersย 
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Career Professionals
  • Business & Industry Leaders
  • Public Relations Enthusiasts
  • Government Officials and Press Members

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PR Power List Soirรฉe & Awards

TOPIC: The Power Counsel: Driving National & Corporate Excellence

Dr. Ike NELIAKU, fnipr ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

President, Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations

Omawumi Ogbe (Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Managing Partner, GLG Communications

Pelumi Buari (Event Host) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Multifaceted media personality

TOPIC: Commanding the Stage: Strategic PR and the New African Narrative

Autumn Marie ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ

Founder, KGL FWRD

Marian OGAZIECHI ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Managing Director, Dentsu Agyle

Stephanie BUSARI ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Founder, CEO SBB Media

Babajide Benson (Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Executive Director, CAST Public Relations

Kwame SENOU ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Regional Advisor, Edelman | Executive Director at THOP | 2026 PR Power List Jury President

Neo AKPOFURE (Moderator) ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Media Personality, Actor

The Future is PR

Celebrating Outstanding PR power-houses

GLG World PR Day Cocktail

In partnership with The Guardian Nigeria and WPRD, GLG Communications spearheaded a groundbreaking flagship Nigerian WPRD event in Lagos to critical acclaim.

Honouring Excellence in PR

The GLG World PR Day Cocktail is an annual event that recognises and honours the 50 most outstanding PR practitioners in Nigeria. Who will make the list this year? Stay connected @glgcomms across social media and on guardian.ng to see the full list!

PR Powerhouse

With a commitment to quality and innovation, GLG Communications is a leading player in the PR industry, offering unrivalled public relations and reputation management services for individual and corporate brands. From Africa to Europe and the GCC region, GLG Communications drives change and delivers impactful results.

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Meet the 2026 PR Power List Jury Panel

To ensure unparalleled credibility, validity, and rigorous evaluation, our esteemed international panel of jurors meticulously assessed this year’s entries to shape the definitive 2026 list:

Click on each picture to find out more about the juror.

Kwame SENOU ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

Regional Advisor, Edelman | Executive Director at THOP | 2026 PR Power List Jury President

Andras SZTANISZLAV ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

President, Hungarian PR Association (HuPRA)

Marian OGAZIECHI ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Managing Director, Dentsu Agyle

Obinna INOGBO ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Founder, Worktainment Limited

Segun McMedal ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Lead Partner at Upticomm Marketing Company

Adetutu Laditan ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Creative Director, Woof Studios Africa

Babajide Benson ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Executive Director, CAST Public Relations

Anietie UDOH ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Divisional Director, Marketing Edge

Autumn Marie Faraj ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ

Founder, KGL FWRD

Olamide JASANYA ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Communications & Engagement Manager

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