Big boost for creative talents as photographers converge in Uyo for visual conference, exhibition

The creative industry has received a major boost as photographers converge in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State for the second edition of the visual conference which would also feature exhibitions and awards.

Expected to attract the best of the creative minds and big names in the industry, the visual conference is being convened by Idara Adiakpan, the Chief Photographer to Governor Umo Eno.

Adiakpan who is also Special Assistant to the governor, told a press conference in Uyo, the state capital, that the conference was to celebrate talented photographers, adding that it allow her to give back to the profession that has given her so much in life.

“A way of giving back to the industry, thus is what I can do for the industry, this conference will feature exhibitions and awards to provide social capital to the awardees,” she said.

With the rapid rise of digital technology and artificial intelligence, Adiakpan — who has spearheaded initiatives to support photographers in Uyo — said the conference aims to expose participants to emerging training opportunities within the industry.

According to her, the idea is to see a growing creative industry capable of providing jobs and employment to young , up and upcoming photographers.

“It is to help our creative industry, it will put the people on track and help them know what are the current trends in the industry.

” This year, we are introducing exhibitions and awards to celebrate the talents by photographers and to inspire them”, she said.

Also speaking, Director of the project, Bunmi Oyekami, lauded Governor Eno for the support towards the hosting of the “three-in-one conference,” adding that it is intended to help “the creative industry operators to rise and display their competence in the sector which will eventually earn them financial capital. “

The conference opens on October 9th and will end on 10th October.