3rd Edition · Abeokuta 2026
The Ajiboshin Symposium
Community Development, Artificial Intelligence and National Leadership
Welcome to Ajiboshin 3.0 Symposium
Friday, 30th October 2026 · Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta
Community Development, Artificial Intelligence and National Leadership. A convening of policy makers, royal fathers, technologists and community builders at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
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The details
Date
Friday, 30th October 2026
Time
12:00 Noon
Exclusive Dinner at 7:00 PM, Small Marquee, OOPL
Venue
Main Auditorium, OOPL
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Theme
Community Development, Artificial Intelligence and National Leadership
Admission is free, but seats are limited.
Reserve your delegate seat and receive a QR ticket by email.
The Convenor
Aare Mayegun of Owu Kingdom
Convenor of the Ajiboshin Symposium and founder of the Ajiboshin Platform. For over two decades he has built a body of work spanning education, economic empowerment, healthcare and youth leadership across Owu Kingdom and the wider nation.
The symposium is the largest of his initiatives, but it is one of many.
Our Activities
The initiatives the Convenor runs year-round, through the Ajiboshin Platform.
The flagship convening on community development, AI and national leadership.
3 editions · 2,000+ delegates convened
Education & ScholarshipFull scholarships for brilliant students who cannot afford to continue.
500+ students supported since 2012
Economic EmpowermentInterest-free capital for small traders, artisans and market women.
1,200+ businesses capitalised
Health & WelfareFree medical camps for communities far from a functioning hospital.
8,000+ patients treated across 40 communities
Leadership & MentorshipPairing young people with leaders who have walked the road ahead of them.
300+ mentees across 4 cohorts
Faith & CultureDocumenting and preserving the history, language and customs of Owu Kingdom.
200+ oral histories recorded
Order of proceedings
Programme brochure
The full programme for the day: order of proceedings, profiles of the speakers and discussants, and messages from our partners. 36 pages · Updated 26 October 2026
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The Ajiboshin Symposium returns for its third edition on Friday, 30th October 2026 at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
Read moreVoices from past editions
Reflections from those who attended the 1st and 2nd editions of the symposium.
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Support the work
Every donation funds scholarships, empowerment grants, healthcare outreach and the free admission that keeps the symposium open to all. Your support reaches the people who need it most.
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For pledges, sponsorship or partnership, email tickets@ajiboshinsymposium.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the symposium.
Still stuck? Contact us →Yes. Attendance at the Ajiboshin Symposium is completely free. However the auditorium has a fixed capacity, so seats are allocated on registration and we do close registration once capacity is reached.
The Main Auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The evening dinner holds at the Small Marquee within the same complex.
Registration and arrival open from 11:00 AM. Proceedings begin promptly at 12:00 Noon, so we advise arriving at least 45 minutes early to be seated.
After registering you receive an email containing a unique QR code. Present it at the entrance, printed or on your phone, and it will be scanned to admit you. Each code admits one delegate.
Yes, but dinner seats are separately limited. Tick the dinner option when registering. If it is already full you will be placed on a waiting list.
Check your spam or promotions folder first. If it is still missing, email ajiboshinsymposium@gmail.com with the name and phone number you registered with and we will resend your ticket.
Yes. Select "Virtual" as your attendance mode when registering and a stream link will be sent to you ahead of the day.
We welcome partnership. Please write to ajiboshinsymposium@gmail.com with details of your organisation and we will send the sponsorship prospectus.
Newsletter
Speaker announcements, programme updates and news from the Foundation, sent only when there is something worth reading.
