#SMWLAGOS 2020
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Your Ideas Take Centerstage … Submit A Session for SMW Lagos 2020
SMW Lagos from the onset has been about collaboration and providing a platform that gives voice to diverse ideas. With this goal in mind, annually we invite the community to contribute to SMW Lagos programming.
THE 2020 THEME
HUMAN.X, SMW Lagos theme for 2020 will lead an important conversation focused on what it means to take a human-first and experience-driven approach to innovation across industries, our communities and the continent.
Event Submissions Close: 15, October 2019
SESSION FORMATS
Meetup
Attendees are always looking for new ideas and an opportunity to create essential connections. Meetups are a fundamental and relaxed way to get connected with the dynamic Lagos community while mixing and mingling IRL!
- 90 minutes
- Capacity: 45
- NO formal speakers
Skillshare
In-depth classroom style workshops focused on practical skill building, Skillshares help attendees gain more expertise in their particular area of interest. Skillshares are taught by advanced level professionals.
- 90-120 minutes
- Capacity: 60
- 2 Educator max
Panel
Typically featuring one moderator and up to five industry experts who represent different perspectives and opinions in a given area, panels make for lively discussions. All panels must include a female panelist.
- 60 minutes
- Capacity: 100-300+
- 5 Speaker max
Masterclass
Led by expert facilitators, master-classes provide in-depth learning experiences to attendees in a scaled down, “real talk” format. Think less ‘long lecture’ and more extended ‘Question & Answer’ session.
- 75 minutes
- Capacity: 60
- 3 Educator max
Speakeasy/
Roundtable
As a Speakeasy “chat leader” you can host an informal and enlightening round table style discussion on a hot button topic of your choice. Exchange info and ideas with attendees, industry experts, influencers and thought leaders.
- 60 minutes
- Capacity: 30
- 3 Chat Leader max