Emerging Leaders' Summit 2026:
Africa’s Next Generation, Ready to Thrive
19th August, 2026 | LAGOS
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From Potential to Performance
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What Is TPP Emerging Leaders Summit?
The Emerging Leaders Summit it is a platform dedicated to upskilling and upscaling high potential young leaders in the private and public sector across Africa to Accelerate their Performance & Productivity.
TPP Emerging Leaders Summit
Whether you’re building your empire, climbing the leadership ladder, or pivoting into your next big chapter, Emerging Leaders Summit provides you with the knowledge, skills and community you need.
We are dedicated to building a generation that is marketplace-ready, future-ready, purpose-driven, and impact-bound.
Why Attend?
At the Emerging Leaders’ Summit 2026, participants will:
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Gain Real-World Tools From career and enterprise strategy to emotional resilience. You will eave with actionable tools that elevate your edge
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Build an Unstoppable Mindset Learn how to overcome setbacks, master self-awareness, and lead with confidence; no matter where you start from.
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Network with some of Africa’s Best Meet high-potential peers, mentors, recruiters, and business leaders shaping the continent’s future.
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Own G.R.I.T. - A Performance Tool for Driving Accountability & Ownership in Young Talent Across the Marketplace Authored by Dr. Abiola Salami. The book will be your guide into achieving peak performance and advancement in life
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Unlock Global Opportunities Hear from world-class speakers and industry experts. Discover fellowships, scholarships, and startup funding pipelines.
Who Should Attend?
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Final-year students
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NYSC - Corps members currently serving our Nation
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Early-career professionals (0–5 years experience)
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Startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
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Campus leaders, creatives, and changemakers
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Africans with global dreams and local grit.
What Makes GRIT™
At the Emerging Leaders’ Summit 2026, participants will:
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Strategic Coaching, Not Motivation Every session is anchored on executive coaching frameworks, not hype, providing practical tools delegates can apply immediately.
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Integration Into the GRIT™ Platform Delegates automatically onboard into the GRIT™ ecosystem for 90-day growth sprints, mentorship, and continuous coaching
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Corporate ROI Organizations that enrol delegates secure a future-ready talent pipeline, reducing leadership gaps and enhancing retention.
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Immersive Peer-to-Peer Learning Delegates join strategy circles and coaching labs where they learn directly from coaches, industry leaders, and peers to build networks of influence that last beyond the Summit.
Event Format
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High-Energy Keynotes
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Fireside Chats with Industry Icons
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Breakout Sessions with high powered faculty
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Practical Coaching with Experts
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Speed Mentorship & Coaching
RECOGNITION: 40 AND UNDER 40 CHAMPIONS
At Emerging Leaders’ Summit 2026, we will unveil TPP Africa’s 40 & Under Nigerians—a celebration of dynamic youth redefining excellence across business, governance, tech, arts, and civic innovation.
Partner With Us
We’re looking for visionary brands, organizations, and foundations that believe in African talent. Join us as:
Talent Sponsors
Brand Exhibitors
Workshop Partners
Media Collaborators
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where will the event take place?
A: Lagos
Q: Is there a virtual option?
A: Yes, limited online streaming access is available for Corps members outside Lagos.
Q: How are participants selected?
A: Attendance is strictly by registration
Contact Us
team@tppafrica.com
+2347026668008 | +2349091234567
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ABOUT THE CONVENER
Dr. Abiola Salami is a World-class Performance Strategist committed to raising world class leaders and improving the productive capacity and brand perception of organizations and governments. He is an alumnus of Harvard University, Lagos Business School and American Government’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
He is a member of the prestigious FORBES Coaching Council. He holds a Doctorate Degree in Behavioural Modification & Performance Improvement from California Metropolitan University. He is the Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of The Peak Performer Africa.
He is the Convener of The Peak Performer Recognition a platform dedicated to nurturing and celebrating highly esteemed executives in Africa in support of SDG #8. He is also the Convener of The Peak Performing Woman of The Year an initiative dedicated to empowering and celebrating women in support of SDG #5. He founded the Dr Abiola Salami Leadership BootCamp as an intervention to enhance the leadership performance of senior leaders in the private , public and social sectors.
About CHAMP
CHAMP is a full-scale professional services firm trusted by high performing business leaders. As a forward-looking consortium, we deploy comprehensive interventions to enhance personal growth, workforce development and nation building through Executive Coaching, HR (Learning & Development), Advisory Services, Media & PR and Production.
The Peak PerformerTM is CHAMP’s vehicle for inspiring growth across Africa.
CHAMP has a track record of excellence in corporate engagement and capacity development with signature interventions such as SPEAK like a CHAMPION – A Productive Communication Program; The MAGIC of Emotional Intelligence; From Boring TALES to Fantastic SALES – A Selling and Relationship Management Program; Improving Team Performance – A Productivity and Synergy Activation Program; Inspiring Attitudinal Improvement – A Performance Improvement Program, Developing Executive Presence – An Image/Perception Enhancement Program; and Xceptional Leadership – A Comprehensive Leadership Development Program.
Contact
Contact
+2349091234567; +2347026668008
team@tppafrica.com
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