About
[What Is The CTD Conference?]
CTD 2026

The Champions of Talent Development (CTD) Conference is LDNI’s flagship annual event, designed to spotlight innovation, strategy, and impact in the world of learning and development.

It is a high-energy, multi-day gathering that brings together HR professionals, talent managers, business executives, educators, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore critical issues shaping the future of work and talent.

The CTD Conference has grown to become one of the most anticipated L&D gatherings in Nigeria and West Africa, serving as a platform for thought leadership, skill building, meaningful networking, and marketplace engagement.

Count Every Second Until the Event.

Agenda
[Our Timetable]
At What Time?

Today, what started as a small conference has turned into the unmissable rendezvous for Talent Developers.

Day One
September 16, 2026
Day Two
September 17, 2026
Setting the Stage for Workforce Transformation
Focus: Understanding the Disruption & Reframing L&D for the Future.
7.00 am - 8.30 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast. Marketplace Exploration
Delegates check-in, directed to breakfast and to explore the Marketplace. Seated by 8:15.
8.30 am - 9.00 am
Opening Formalities.
Anthem, HSSE, Navigating the grounds, Programme review, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Ground Rules.
9.00am - 10.00am
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Welcome by LDNI President.
Olumide Ajomale LDM, CEO, FTSL
Adapting Strategies for Workforce Readiness
Focus: Future-Fit Organizations & Practical Solutions
7.00 am - 8.30 am
Networking breakfast and Marketplace exploration. Seated by 8:15
Sign up for your preferred breakout session and get your sticker. It is on a first come first served basis.
8.30 am - 9.30 am
Opening Reconnect
Team building.
9.30 am - 10.30 am
Keynote 2: The Learning Leader’s Toolkit for a Hybrid Workplace
Dr. Maxwell Ubah, CEO, Strategy House.
Speakers
[Our Speakers]
Who's Speaking?

Speaker list coming soon.

30
skilled speakers
500
advanced Attendees
2
day conference
4
learning tracks
[Early Bird]

2 days

  • Keynote speeches.
  • Panel discussions.
  • All Learning tracks.
  • Industry round-tables.
  • Networking sessions.
[Late Registration]

2 days

  • Keynote speeches.
  • Panel discussions.
  • All Learning tracks.
  • Industry round-tables.
  • Networking sessions.
  • Higher registration fee.
Register
What You'll Get

We are delighted to host you in the city of Lagos this year for the CTD Conference 2026. Your registration affords you the following:

  • Access to the conference and all the programs on the agenda.
  • Includes coffee and lunch.
  • 3-month post-conference access to the hosted conference materials.
Gallery
[Our Gallery]
CTD 2025

We captured the important moments during the 2025 CTD conference in Abuja.