Important dates

Mark your calendar.

Application Opens2 November 2026
Application Closes29 November 2026
Notification of Acceptance21–30 December 2026
Event Day30 January 2027
Applications

Step into the arena.

Theme · “Strategies for Impact and Innovation”

We are looking for people who are curious, willing to contribute and ready to think beyond the obvious. You do not need to have everything figured out. You do need to be ready to do the work.

Application requirements

  1. Applicants must be 20 to 28 years of age at the time of application.
  2. Eligible applicants should be final-year students or recent graduates who live or study in Osun State.
  3. Demonstrated curiosity about leadership, strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, public service, or community impact.
  4. Evidence of initiative, problem-solving, teamwork, volunteering, project work, or responsibility in a student or community setting.
  5. Ability to participate fully for the entire event and work constructively with others.
  6. A short-written response explaining a problem the applicant would like to solve and why.

Date: Saturday, 30 January 2027, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Venue: Aurora Conference Centre, Osogbo ↗, Osun State, Nigeria.

Part 1 · Personal detailsPart 2 · Eligibility & experience

Applications are stored securely and reviewed by the organising team. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Delegate value

What you walk away with.

Theme · “Strategies for Impact and Innovation”

Every selected delegate receives a package built to keep working long after the day ends.

Mentorship

Direct guidance from experienced leaders, in the room and beyond the day.

Professional Headshots

A polished portrait for LinkedIn and every career platform that matters.

Executive Materials

Premium workbooks and session materials you will keep using long after.

Networking

A curated room of ambitious peers, mentors and useful connections.

Transport Allowance

Support towards your journey to and from Aurora Conference Centre.

Certificates of Completion

Formal recognition for delegates who complete the full programme.