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tINE Africa
Changemakers' Conference 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
About the Conference
TINE Africa Changemakers Conference 2026 was a premier convening of emerging leaders and disruptors, designed to explore, interrogate, and reimagine the intersection between global education and Africa’s future development trajectory. As Africa stands at the crossroads of demographic expansion, technological advancement, and global integration, education remains the most powerful levers for shaping sustainable progress.
This 2026 conference brought together hundreds of students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, educators, policymakers, development partners, and innovators to co-create bold ideas and practical solutions that position Africa for sustainable development. The conference focused on developing local talents and supporting African innovations, fostering meaningful conversations, collaborations, and actionable outcomes for the continent's futuire
TINE Africa Changemakers' Conference 2026 held as follows:
DATE
Wednesday,
20th May 2026
TIME
9:00 am Prompt
VENUE
Victoria Garden Conference & Event Center, 1 Assbifi Road, Opposite Protea Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Theme:
Global Education and the Future of Africa
This year's theme advances the focus of TINE Africa Summit 2025 - shifting conversations from access to agency, participation to leadership, and dependency to co-creation.
Sub-Themes
- Education & Scholarship
Exploring access, equity, and innovation in education and scholarship opportunities for Africans - highlighting pathways to global learning while empowering learners with the mobility information and agency to thrive and lead.
- Creative Economy
Examining the growing influence of Africa's creative industries - film, music, fashion, and digital arts - as drivers of economic growth, cultural identity, financial sustainability, and global relevance.
- AI & Technology
Exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping Africa's future - focusing on innovation ecosystems, digital inclusion, skills development, and ethical considerations.
Key Objectives
This conference aims to:
- Equipped participants with valuable resources, connections, and opportunities to lead transformative initiatives that contribute to Africa's growth and development.
- Provided a platform of meaningful engagements between participants, institutional representatives and service providers within the international education industry.
- Empowered changemakers with practical skills and knowledge to develop impactful, relevant, and scalable solutions.
- Fostered cross-sector collaboration by connecting stakeholders from various industries to promote shared learning and facilitate partnerships.
- Showcased success stories of African innovators and social entrepreneurs making significant contributions to their communities.
- Inspired action through the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices drive tangible progress across Africa.
A Movement in Action
The TiNE Africa Cangemkers Conference 2026 united some of Africa's most promising changemakers, innovators, and future leaders to exchange ideas, build connectiondrive meaningful change.
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