The Social Impact Marketing Summit (SIMS) 2026, taking place this November under the theme “AI for African Non-profits,” has announced its official media partners: Agoranova, APVA (Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists), and NigerianNGO Newsletter. Together, they bring cross-disciplinary analysis, audio-industry reach, and dedicated NGO-sector reporting to this year’s gathering of non-profit leaders, programme managers, and changemakers from across the continent.
SIMS 2026, Africa’s leading AI-for-nonprofits summit, has partnered with Agoranova, APVA, and NigerianNGO Newsletter ahead of its November 2026 edition to expand coverage of the event and the Humanitarians of Africa Awards.
These partnerships arrive alongside the third edition of the Humanitarians of Africa Awards, which has already drawn more than 1,500 nominees from 25 African countries since launch. Here’s what each new media partner is bringing to SIMS 2026.
Agoranova Media
Dedicated visibility coverage for award winners
Agoranova is Africa’s first development-focused media and storytelling platform dedicated to amplifying the work of NGOs and social impact practitioners.
APVA (Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists)
The heartbeat of Africa’s audio-creative industry
APVA is a community-driven organisation that discovers, institutionalises, amplifies, and celebrates the diverse creativity of African audio creatives, including podcasters, voice artists, and spoken word performers. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, APVA runs the African Podcast and Voice Awards and the APVA Academy, and has built a track record of partnering with media companies, tech platforms, and international organisations to grow the African audio-creative ecosystem.
NigerianNGO Newsletter
Dedicated coverage of Nigeria’s NGO community
NigerianNGO is a media platform highlighting the activities of NGOs in Nigeria, with a stated mission of raising awareness and building stronger partnerships for positive social change in the country. It regularly features event recaps, programme launches, and news from across Nigeria’s non-profit community, making it a natural fit for spreading the word about SIMS 2026 and the Humanitarians of Africa Awards to a dedicated NGO readership.
Why These Partnerships Matter
Together, Agoranova, APVA, and NigerianNGO Newsletter give SIMS 2026 coverage across three distinct audiences: cross-disciplinary policy and market analysts, Africa’s fast-growing audio-creative community, and Nigeria’s dense network of NGOs and civil society organisations. That spread mirrors the summit’s own ambition of connecting AI, media, and grassroots non-profit work and builds on the momentum from SIMS 2026’s judging panel for the Humanitarians of Africa Awards.
Quick Facts About SIMS26
- Event: Social Impact Marketing Summit (SIMS) 2026
- Theme: AI for African Non-profits
- Date: November 19-20 2026
- Location: Africa | Virtual
- New media partners announced: Agoranova, APVA (Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists), NigerianNGO Newsletter
- Organiser: Hexa Media Africa;
- Related programme: Humanitarians of Africa Awards (3rd edition, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are SIMS 2026’s media partners? Agoranova, APVA (Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists), and NigerianNGO Newsletter have joined SIMS 2026 as official media partners.
What is APVA? APVA is a community-driven organisation dedicated to discovering, amplifying, and celebrating African audio creatives, including podcasters and voice artists, through initiatives like the African Podcast and Voice Awards.
What is NigerianNGO? NigerianNGO Newsletter is a publication dedicated to highlighting the activities, events, and news of NGOs across Nigeria.
How can my organisation become a SIMS media partner? Organisations interested in partnering with SIMS 2026 can reach out to programs@hexamedia.africa.
Where can I get tickets to SIMS 2026? Tickets are available at www.summit.hexamedia.africa.
Want to Partner With SIMS 2026?
SIMS 2026 is still welcoming partners ahead of its November edition. Reach out to programs@hexamedia.africa or visit www.summit.hexamedia.africa to learn more.
