OGBOMOSO · NIGERIA · AUG 1, 2026
EMPOWER · EQUIP · ELEVATE
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— ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Graduate Accelerate is a high-impact graduate empowerment initiative created to empower, equip, and elevate young people as they transition from school into the real world. The 2026 conference — themed "The Vantage Point" — will help participants see beyond where they are now, and take intentional steps toward career, business, leadership, and personal growth.
— THE VOICES
Every speaker brings demonstrated success and lived experience — communicating complex ideas in simple, relatable ways.
Jesudamilare "JD" Adesegun-David
Co-founder & CEO, Ennovate Lab
Adekunle Victor
CMO, Genomac & Lead Marketer, Certifyer
Abayomi-Perez
Startup Ecosystem Catalyst & Impact Consultant
Olubori Paul
Founder, GO Holdings & Finance Coach
Samuel Ojelade
Leadership & Personal Development Advocate
Dr Kolade Adepoju
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer & Mentor
Joshua Akinyimika OLUKAYODE
Environmental Biology Graduate & Leadership Advocate
David Bamikunle (Dbam)
Architect, Creative Designer & Brand Strategist
— THE PROGRAMME
Arrival & Registration
Welcome and delegate check-in
Opening Remarks
Setting the tone for The Vantage Point
Welcome Address
Graduate Accelerate leadership
Keynote Session · 40 mins
Recognizing and Working Out Your Inflection Momentum
Speaker Sessions
Career, business, leadership, and personal growth
Panel Discussion
Young professionals across disciplines in conversation
Audience Q&A
Your questions, answered
Networking & Community Interaction
Connect with peers, mentors, and opportunities
Closing Remarks
Sending you forward from the Vantage Point
— THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT
Andrew Adekanmi
CEO, Learning to Land
Oreoluwa Osilaru
Project Coordinator
Agunbiade Praise
Media & Publicity
Oyeshola Phebe
Creative Director
Odewale Mary Joy
Hospitality and Welfare Director
Elutade Olubunmi Ayobami
Community Manager
— PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Partner with Graduate Accelerate and connect your brand to the next generation of African leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Strategic Partner
Premier visibility across all event touchpoints — digital, physical, and media
Gold Partner
High-impact branding and speaking opportunities at the conference
Community Partner
Support the mission and gain recognition among 1,000+ young professionals
In-kind Support
Contribute products or services and be acknowledged as an event partner
— OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
Limited edition Graduate Accelerate 2026 merch — caps, tees, and tote bags. Get yours before the event.
GA Cap
Brown Edition
GA Cap
Cream Edition
Vantage Point Tee
Brown Edition
Vantage Point Tee
White Edition
GA Tote Bag
Dark Edition
GA Tote Bag
Cream Edition
— SECURE YOUR SPOT
Join 1,000+ graduates, young professionals, and future leaders at The Vantage Point — a full day of clarity, direction, and momentum.
1ST EDITION
THE VANTAGE
POINT.
graduateaccelerateconference@gmail.com
08142569458
