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
10.00 am - 10.15 am
The President's Welcome Address: Why Human-Centred Learning Matters More Than Ever
David Brown, LDM
President, LDNI
10.15 am - 10.30 am
Goodwill Message
Dr. Fredrick Akinfala
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
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
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
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
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
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”

Aminu Yau LDP
Abuja Region Chair

4.25 pm - 4.35 pm
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Habiba Balogun, LDS
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
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.
10.45 am - 11.45 am
Moderator: Bukola Konkwo
Associate Director,
Performance and Value Management, IHS Towers
10.45 am - 11.45 am
Theo Adegor
Group Director
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
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
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
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
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