Effective Communicators Conference 2026
"Communication Reconsidered: A Driving Force for Constant Progress"
A premier gathering of communication professionals, journalists, media practitioners, public relations experts, and industry stakeholders from Namibia and the region.
Namibia's Premier Communications Leadership Event
The 2nd Effective Communicators Conference 2026 builds on the successful 2025 conference (450 attendees) and raises the bar further with an expected 1,000 delegates drawn from PR, marketing, media, government, and industry.
Hosted at The Dome in Swakopmund and co-organised by the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), ECC 2026 strengthens communication capacity across government, SOEs, and the private sector.
Delegates will attend from Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Meet our speakersWhy ECC 2026 Matters
Five core pillars guide everything we do at the Effective Communicators Conference.
Knowledge Sharing
Facilitating the exchange of best practices, trends, and innovations in communication strategies and techniques.
Professional Development
Skill-building workshops, training sessions, and interactive discussions to enhance communicator capabilities.
Networking & Collaboration
Fostering connections, collaborations, and partnerships among communication professionals and industry leaders.
Inspiration
Showcasing Namibia's development success stories under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Industry Insights
Exploring emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in communications.
National Alignment
Aligning communication with Namibia's Vision 2030, national development agenda, and the UN SDGs.
Key Thematic Tracks
Key Conference Highlights
Four days of intensive engagement, learning, and connection.
Panel Discussions
Discussions on digital trends, crisis management, storytelling, and media ethics.
Workshops & Training
Social media strategy, content creation, data analytics, and visual storytelling.
Networking
Curated networking sessions with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.
Exhibition Area
Innovative communication tools, technologies, and services on display.
Who We Welcome
ECC 2026 brings together a diverse audience of 1,000 delegates.
PR, Marketing & Communication Professionals
Newly Elected Regional & Local Government Leaders
Government Ministries & Information Officers
Captains of Industry — Botswana, SA, Zambia & Zimbabwe
Journalists & Media Practitioners
State-Owned Enterprise Communicators
Featured Speakers
H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
President of the Republic of Namibia
Republic of Namibia
H.E. VP Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe
Vice President of the Republic of Botswana
Republic of Botswana
Melissa Fleming
Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
United Nations
Victor Guo
President, Huawei Enterprise — Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei
Organised by NAMPA & MICT — Strategic Partners Welcome
Secure Your Seat at ECC 2026.
Early bird registration is open. Limited places available for the full in-person experience at The Dome, Swakopmund.
Registrations: sales@nampa.org | Partnerships: projects@nampa.org