GLG World PR Day
Conversations, Connections & Celebrations
3 Dynamic Events, 1 Theme, 1 Vision
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About GLG World PR Day Soirée & PR Power List Awards
“Since 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 Nigeria’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 event’s high-caliber programming, attracts an elite audience, including PR leaders, government officials, celebrities, and key industry stakeholders.” – 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 “The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations”, 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!
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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 King’s College London.
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.
Topic: Owned, Earned, Shared: Rethinking Reputation in a 24/7 Media Cycle
Topic: THE GOLDEN AGE OF STRATEGIC PR
GLG WPRD Soirée & 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 Soirée and PR Power List Awards at the prestigious Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre. The 2026 edition features an exclusive cross-disciplinary panel bridging corporate leaders, tech disruptors, and communications masterminds.
2026 Soirée Plenary Panel Concept
TOPIC: Commanding the Stage: Strategic PR and the New African Narrative
2026 GLG WPRD Soirée 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:
- Entertainers
- Entrepreneurs
- Career Professionals
- Business & Industry Leaders
- Public Relations Enthusiasts
- Government Officials and Press Members
Don’t have an invitation for the Lagos Soiree yet?
PR Power List Soirée & Awards
TOPIC: The Power Counsel: Driving National & Corporate Excellence
TOPIC: Commanding the Stage: Strategic PR and the New African Narrative
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.
2025 WPRD Global Summit Highlights
Trended in more than 4 countries, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, India and a couple more locations worldwide!
Total number of original posts shared across social media platforms!
Persons reached on social media.
$38,750
Advertising Value Equivalency.
PR POWER LIST SOIREE >
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.
What people are saying
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