Port Harcourt is set to host another edition of TEDxPortHarcourt as the organisers bring together conversations, creative experiences and networking under the theme “Common Grounds.”
The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2026, combines discussions on technology and environmental responsibility with community activities designed to connect professionals, creatives, innovators and other participants.
The event’s Vibe Sessions will run from October 15 to 16 at Lush Gardens, while the main conference is scheduled for October 17 at the EUI Event Centre on Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt.
Although TEDx is widely associated with talks and intellectual discussions, this year’s programme also offers a social and cultural experience, bringing people together through music, conversations and networking. The Vibe Sessions are expected to provide a more relaxed setting for participants to interact ahead of the main conference.
The theme, “Common Grounds,” explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility. It examines how technological progress can improve productivity and support economic development without worsening environmental damage or social inequality.
This conversation has particular relevance to the Niger Delta, where decades of oil exploration and industrial activity have shaped the economy and raised persistent environmental concerns.
The announced speakers include Dr Akinwumi Fajola, Smart Israel, Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, Ifidon Oisamoje, Tochukwu Godwin, Robo Igbu, Uche Kalu, Professor Sodienye Abere and Ttuoyo Omagbitse Blessing. Their professional backgrounds span healthcare, technology, energy, environmental sustainability, wildlife ecology, and community development.
For Port Harcourt’s entertainment and creative community, the event provides another opportunity to connect culture with conversations about the city’s future. It also reflects a broader approach to entertainment in which social interaction, creative expression, and the exchange of ideas form part of the experience.
