Social Media vs Social Good: Going Digital The Non-Profit Way #smwGoingDigital #smwLagos

Development Diaries Ltd/GTE is pleased to invite you to participate at her 2013 Social Media Week event on the theme: "Social Media vs Social Good: Going Digital The Non-Profit Way" scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 12.00 Noon (GMT+1.00).

Social Media Week is a worldwide event exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media with a mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information. Hosted in 13 cities across the world simultaneously, the event features over 30,000 people participating in 1,000 events over 5 days.

February 2013 will mark the first time Social Media Week takes place on the continent of Africa. Social Media Week Lagos brings together thought leaders, creative entrepreneurs and everyday citizens from Nigeria - and throughout the continent and the Diaspora - to explore how people and organizations are connecting to share new ideas and information.

This 120-minute event will feature a training session aimed at helping non-profit professionals review the role of social media in advocacy and causes for social good. Amongst other issues, how social media platforms and technologies affect our increasing interconnectedness across the globe for developmental outcomes will be critically reviewed.

THEME: SOCIAL MEDIA VS SOCIAL GOOD: GOING DIGITAL THE NON-PROFIT WAY

DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013

VENUE: PENINSULA HOTELS & TOWERS, BLOCK 94, PLOT 16 LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY (AFTER LEKKI PHASE ONE ROUNDABOUT) LEKKI, LAGOS.

AGENDA:

Welcome and Introductions Keynote Address: Mr. 'Tunji Lardner, Executive Director, WANGONeT Q & A session Training Session: Mr. Ugo Nwosu, Manager, Citizenship & PIL Project, Microsoft Nigeria Vote of Thanks Wrap Up

OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #smwGoingDigital

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