Strategic Convening & Dialogue

Conversations That Move Ideas. Dialogues That Drive Action.

The Conversationalist Limited convenes and orchestrates high-impact meetings, conferences, retreats, summits and dialogue sessions that bring the right people together to address important issues, shape ideas and drive meaningful action.

Founded in February 2025, we work with private companies, public sector institutions and development organisations to transform important conversations into strategic outcomes, policy advocacy and action for change.

From insight and analysis to strategic communications, advocacy and action sprints, we help our clients move from conversation to implementation.

Let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

Meaningful change begins with the right conversation.

We are a strategic convening and dialogue company specialising in the design, planning, facilitation and execution of high-level events and conversations. We create platforms where leaders, policymakers, businesses, experts and communities can engage with important issues, exchange ideas and identify practical pathways to action.

Our work goes beyond event execution — supporting the full journey from research, insight and analysis to conversation, communication, advocacy and action.

50+Years Combined Experience
2025Founded
2Locations: Abuja & Lagos
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What We Do

From Insight to Action

We design and deliver the conversations, dialogues and platforms that turn important issues into meaningful outcomes.

01

Strategic Convening & Event Management

High-level meetings, conferences, retreats, summits, roundtables and dialogue sessions from concept to completion.

02

Action Dialogues & Policy Advocacy

Convening the right stakeholders to generate insights, build consensus and support advocacy for positive change.

03

Action Sprints

Moving organisations from ideas to implementation with practical solutions, next steps and timelines.

04

Insight, Research & Analysis

The evidence base and framing needed for informed decision-making and advocacy.

05

Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership

Messaging, content, reports and briefing documents that engage stakeholders and support influence.

06

Historical Storytelling & Biographies

Biographies, corporate histories and institutional narratives that preserve legacies with depth and authenticity.

Our Approach

From Insight to Impact

We do not believe a successful event ends when the final speaker leaves the stage. The real measure of impact is what happens next.

1

Understand

We research the issue, context, stakeholders and desired outcomes.

2

Convene

We bring together the right people, perspectives and expertise.

3

Converse

We facilitate meaningful dialogue around the issues that matter.

4

Align

We identify areas of shared understanding, opportunity and action.

5

Communicate

We develop the messages and insights required to influence wider audiences.

6

Act

We support action agendas and advocacy pathways that move ideas towards implementation.

Our Sectors

Who We Work With

Private Sector

Corporate forums, leadership retreats, industry conferences and executive roundtables.

Public Sector

Policy dialogues, government summits and multi-stakeholder governance conversations.

Development Organisations

Sustainable development, humanitarian action, inclusion and capacity building.

Individuals & Institutions

Historical storytelling and biography services that preserve stories for future generations.

Why The Conversationalist?

Purpose. Perspective. Follow-Through.

We Convene with Purpose

We design platforms around clear objectives and desired outcomes, not just events.

We Understand the Bigger Picture

Experience across private, public and development sectors brings different perspectives into one conversation.

We Connect the Right People

An extensive network of experts, thought leaders, policymakers and business leaders.

We Move Beyond the Event

Support for what happens after — insight, communications, advocacy and action agendas.

We Bring Experience and Creativity

Over 50 years of combined experience paired with fresh thinking and a commitment to value.

In Partnership With

BusinessDay Media
Brooks and Blake

Let's Start the Conversation

Have an important conversation that needs to happen? We would love to hear from you.