Nigeria’s learning and development community is preparing for one of its biggest gatherings yet, as the Learning and Development Network International (LDNI) unveils plans for its flagship Champions of Talent Development (CTD) 2025 Conference.
The three-day event, scheduled for September 16–18 in Lagos, will run under the theme:
“Future Fit Talent: Learning, Leading and Thriving.”
Organizers say this year’s edition will convene business leaders, HR experts, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa to explore how the continent can harness technology, leadership agility, and workforce resilience to thrive in an era of rapid change.
Star-Studded Line-Up
At the center of the conversations will be some of Nigeria’s most respected leaders:
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Mrs. Didi Esther Molson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of Nigeria
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Dr. Ibukun Awosika, entrepreneur and global thought leader
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Mr. Fola Adeola, Co-Founder of GTCO Group
They will be joined by other prominent voices, including the Director-General of the Centre for Management Development, as well as presidents of top professional bodies such as CIPM, NITAD, JCI, and ICF.
Navigating a Shifting World
According to Habiba Balogun, Chairperson of CTD 2024 and Principal Consultant at Habiba Balogun Consulting, the conference comes at a defining moment for Africa.
“With technological disruption, hybrid work realities, and global uncertainties, the challenge is no longer whether change will come, but how prepared we are to lead through it,” she said.
Balogun added that critical topics—from responsible use of artificial intelligence to unlocking the potential of Africa’s youthful workforce—will take center stage.
Four Strategic Tracks
The conference will unfold across four major tracks:
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Emerging Technologies and AI
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Leadership Agility
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Workforce Well-being and Resilience
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Future-Fit Talent Strategy
Participants will also engage in practical sessions on digital learning tools, micro-learning, and case studies on workforce transformation.
More Than Just Talks
LDNI Deputy President, David Brown, said CTD 2025 is designed to be deeply practical, offering hands-on skills in facilitation, emotional intelligence, instructional design, and responsible AI adoption.
“This is not just another conference—it’s a laboratory for Africa’s future of work,” Brown noted.
A Growing Legacy
Founded in 2011 and formally inaugurated in 2012, LDNI has grown into a respected hub for continuous professional learning, with affiliations to global bodies like ATD (Association for Talent Development) and JCI (Junior Chamber International).
Over the years, its CTD conference has become the flagship event in the talent development calendar, drawing professionals eager to connect ideas, strategies, and people.
According to Yemisi Peters, LDNI Honorary Registrar, the network’s mission has always been simple: to equip African professionals to lead and thrive in a world of constant change.
