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 15, 2026
Day Two
September 16, 2026
Big Ideas & Strategic Direction: Re-centering Humans in a Tech-Driven Learning World
Focus: Understanding the Disruption & Reframing L&D for the Future.
7.30 am - 8.30 am
Delegate Registration & Collection of Conference Materials
8.30 am - 9.00 am
Opening Formalities, Onboarding & Introductions
Masters of Ceremony (MCs): Physical: Victor Diali, LDM & Jumoke Akindolire LDP
9.00am - 9.45am
Tea Break, Networking & Exhibition Visits
Event Management & LOC Sub Committees
9.45am - 10.00am
The LDNI Pledge
Yemisi Peters LDP
The LDNI Registrar
10.00am - 10.15am
The President's Welcome Address: Why Human-Centred Learning Matters More Than Ever
David Brown, LDM
Tools, Application & Leadership Practice: From Ideas to Action
Focus: Future-Fit Organizations & Practical Solutions
7.30 am - 8.00 am
Registration, Pictures, Networking and Marketplace Exploration
8.00 am - 9.00 am
Opening Reconnect
9.00 am - 9.45 am
Tea Break, Networking & Exhibition Visits
Event Management & LOC Sub Committees
9.45 am - 10.45 am
The Inspire Session: Leading the Balance: Empowering People and Leveraging Technology for Learning and Growth.
Dorothy Tunde-Ajala
GPHR - CHRO T2Mobile NG

In a world racing toward automation, the real differentiator is not technology, it’s how leaders use it with empathy. This session challenges leaders to rethink how they balance people and technology to unlock learning, engagement, and performance.

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.