Day One
September 15, 2026
Day Two
September 16, 2026
Big Ideas & Strategic Direction
Focus: Re-centering Humans in a Tech-Driven Learning World
7.30am - 8.00am

Delegate Registration & Collection of Conference Materials
8.30 am - 9.00 am

Opening Formalities, Onboarding & Introductions
Victor Diali, LDM & Jumoke Akindolire LDP
9.00 am - 9.45 am

Tea Break, Networking & Career Counseling Session
Event Management & LOC Sub Committees
9.45 am - 10.00 am

The LDNI Pledge
Yemisi Peters LDP
The LDNI Registrar
The LDNI Registrar
10.00 am - 10.15 am

The President's Welcome Address: Why Human-Centred Learning Matters More Than Ever
David Brown, LDM
President, LDNI
President, LDNI
10.15 am - 10.30 am

Goodwill Message
Dr. Fredrick Akinfala
Executive Director
Finance and Administration
Nelfund
Executive Director
Finance and Administration
Nelfund
10.45 am - 11.45 am

The Inspire Session - The Future of L&D: High-Tech Without Losing High-Touch
Dr. Emomotimi Agama FCMA CGMA FCIS MCSI FCMR PhD
Director General
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria.
Abuja
Director General
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria.
Abuja
11.45 am - 12.45 pm
The Engage Session/Panel Discussion: AI in Learning – Tool, Threat, or Teammate?
11.45am - 12.45pm

Moderator: Habiba Balogun, LDS
Deputy President, LDNI
11.45am - 12.45pm

Suleiman Shaibu, LDS
Chief Consultant, BFT Consulting Services Limited
11.45am - 12.45pm

Dotun Adeoye
Co-Founder / MD, AI in Nigeria.
11.45am - 12.45pm

Pai Gamde, LDS
Founder and Principal Consultant of Box22 Consulting
11.45am - 12.45pm

Victor Banjo, LDM
Director, Executive Education
Lagos Business School
Lagos Business School
12.45 pm - 1.15 pm

Marketplace Exploration (Opening of Exhibition Hall : A walk through of the Exhibition Booths. The screens and online show the Exhibitors and our sponsors)
President, Deputy President, IPP, Registrar, Lead Sponsor SC, Keynote Speaker , LDMs
1.15 pm - 2.15pm

Lunch, Networking & Career Counseling Session
ALL
2.15 pm - 2.25 pm

How-To Masterclass: Writing Powerful AI Prompts
Omolaja Shoniran, LDS
Lead Consultant, Wysewater Consulting Services Ltd
Lead Consultant, Wysewater Consulting Services Ltd
2.25 pm - 2.55 pm

Industry Insights
The Lead Conference Sponsor
2.55 pm - 3.55 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2.55 pm - 3.55 pm

Track: Leadership & Culture in Learning
Building Adaptive Learning Cultures: What Leaders Must Do Differently in Times of Change.
Folashade Adekeye, FCIPM
Managing Director, Zerah Impact Consulting
Folashade Adekeye, FCIPM
Managing Director, Zerah Impact Consulting
2.55 pm - 3.55 pm

Track: Human-Centred Design & Experience
Designing Learning Experiences That Work: A Human-Centred Approach from Start to Finish
Speaker
Shehu Zubair
Associate Partner Human Capital Partners
Speaker
Shehu Zubair
Associate Partner Human Capital Partners
2.55 pm - 3.55 pm

Track:AI & Data-Driven L&D
AI in Learning: Practical Use Cases for Nigerian Organisations.
Speaker
Oluyemi Adeosun PhD.
Heirs Energies
Designation - Principal Advisor Knowledge Management & Thought Leadership
2.55 pm - 3.55 pm

Track: Coaching
Beyond Teaching: Building Your Professional Identity and Influence
Lara Yeku
GM Business Operations, Flour Mills Nigeria PLC.
3.55 pm - 4.25 pm

Reflections and Harvest Session
• Key insights wall
• Delegates capture: “One belief I’m changing about tech & people”
• Delegates capture: “One belief I’m changing about tech & people”
Aminu Yau LDP
Abuja Region Chair
4.25 pm - 4.35 pm

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Habiba Balogun, LDS
Deputy President, LDNI
Deputy President, LDNI
4.35 pm
Day 1 Close
Tools, Application & Leadership Practice: From Ideas to Action
Focus: Future-Fit Organizations & Practical Solutions
7.30 am - 8.00 am

Pictures, Networking and Marketplace Exploration
Olajumoke Akindolire LDP, Victor Diali LDM.
8.00 am - 9.00 am

Opening Reconnect
Olajumoke Akindolire LDP, Victor Diali LDM.
9.00 am - 9.45 am

Tea Break, Networking & Career Counseling Session
ALL
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
Chief Human Resource Officer
T2Mobile NG
Chief Human Resource Officer
T2Mobile NG
10.45 am - 11.45 am
The Engage Session: Learning as an Asset: Turning L&D into a Financial Value Driver for Organizations and Professionals
Learning is no longer a cost, it’s a strategic asset. Discover how to turn L&D into a financial value driver for your organization while building your own income streams.
Gain practical insights on smart investments, monetisation, and tax-conscious strategies to grow sustainably as an L&D professional or business.
Gain practical insights on smart investments, monetisation, and tax-conscious strategies to grow sustainably as an L&D professional or business.
10.45 am - 11.45 am

Moderator: Bukola Konkwo
Associate Director,
Performance and Value Management, IHS Towers
Performance and Value Management, IHS Towers
10.45 am - 11.45 am

Theo Adegor
Group Director
Career and Skills Development
Nigeria Revenue Service
Career and Skills Development
Nigeria Revenue Service
10.45 am - 11.45 am

Sandra Iheanacho
M Bryan Consulting Ltd
10.45 am - 11.45 am

Oyetoun Roberts
Managing Consultant for HR on Wheels
11.45 pm - 12.00 pm

Mind & Spark
Dr. Abiola Salami, LDS
Performance Strategist, Executive Coach, and Principal at CHAMP Global Leadership Consulting
Performance Strategist, Executive Coach, and Principal at CHAMP Global Leadership Consulting
12.00 pm - 12.30 pm

The Inspire Session: The Human Advantage: Leading Learning and Talent in an AI-Driven World - A Hospitality Perspective.
Uzo Oshogwe
MD/CEO,
Transcorp Hotels
MD/CEO,
Transcorp Hotels
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Industry Round-table Topic: AI in Learning: Diagnosing Challenges, Designing Solutions
Heads of organizations share real-world AI implementation challenges in learning and development. Through live discussion and collaboration, working together to diagnose issues and co-design effective solutions. Explore the intersection of AI, learning strategy, and organizational growth.
Focus Areas:
- AI-powered learning platforms
- Personalized learning experiences
- Data-driven decision making
- Change management and adoption
- Measuring ROI and impact
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Moderator: Bukola Thomas
Chief People Officer , emPLE Group
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Dr Steve Ojeh
Dir. Corp Serv, Seplat Energy
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Mrs. Abisola Khadijat Dokunmu-Adegbite
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education, Lagos State
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Emmanuel Michael
Director of Human Resources at Eko Hotel and Suites
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Folasade Adefisayo
CEO, Leading Learning
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm

Celebrating Achievement & Elevating Excellence
Recognize outstanding contributions by members and regions, honor new inductees, and elevate members across grades, culminating in the celebration of Masters-level members.
The President
The Director Membership
2.00 pm - 2.45 pm

Lunch, Networking & Exhibition Visits
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Track: Leadership & Culture in Learning
From Employee to Enterprise: Building a Sustainable Career in L&D Beyond the 9–5
Speaker
Inyang Sami-Orungbe, LDS
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Track: Human-Centred Design & Experience
Designing Learning People Actually Use: Building Trust, Motivation, and Engagement
Speaker
Kemi Shonubi
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Track: AI & Data-Driven L&D
Beyond the Buzz: Using Learning Data to Prove Impact and Drive Decisions
Akinwande Akinsulire
Managing Partner, FifthGear Plus.
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Track: Coaching
Amina Yeside Hamza
Lead Consultant, Bold Perceptions Consult
Lead Consultant, Bold Perceptions Consult
4.00 pm - 4.20 pm

How-To Masterclass Podcast: UX Hacks That Instantly Boost Learning Engagement
Feyi Apampa
4.20 pm - 4.40 pm

The Communique
Ugochi Obi, LDS
The CTD 2026 Conference Chair
The CTD 2026 Conference Chair
4.40 pm - 5.00 pm

Day 2 Closing Remarks
Announcement of 2027 Conference Chair & Group Picture
The 4th LDNI President & Deputy President
4.40 pm - 5.00 pm

Closing & Group Photography