The flagship professional summit equipping emerging leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators with the knowledge and strategic insight to thrive in an AI-driven global economy.
Organized by the Young Professionals Forum (YPF), a non-profit and interdenominational initiative of Dr. Williams Folorunsho Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry. With over 2,500 members, YPF exists to help the youth discover purposeful living through diligence, integrity, and excellence.
The SHIFT Conference 2026 brings together thought leaders, business founders, financial experts, technology professionals, and industry practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence, financial intelligence, and professional mastery are reshaping the future of work, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.
The conference is built on three interconnected strategic frameworks that together create a comprehensive roadmap for professional excellence.
Developing professional competence, digital literacy, and strategic thinking necessary for the future workforce in an AI-driven economy.
Understanding the opportunities and disruptions created by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshaping every industry.
Equipping professionals with the financial intelligence and entrepreneurial mindset required for sustainable prosperity and independence.
Choose your participation category and take the first step toward transforming your professional journey.
Partner with YPF to support the next generation of professional leaders and gain visibility.
Share your expertise, guide young professionals, and contribute to shaping tomorrow's leaders.
Connect with investors, co-founders, and a community committed to entrepreneurship and innovation.
Join hundreds of professionals for an immersive two-day summit of learning and networking.
Present your startup idea to a panel of judges and compete for recognition and opportunities.
A two-day summit packed with keynote addresses, masterclasses, panel discussions, and interactive engagements.
Formal opening setting the vision for the conference. Includes opening prayer, welcome address by YPF leadership, introduction of the conference theme, and overview of goals and expectations.
How artificial intelligence is redefining the global workforce and creating new opportunities. Explores AI's impact across major industries, emerging professional opportunities, critical skills, and ethical considerations in AI adoption.
Moving from understanding AI's impact to applying AI strategically. Covers practical use cases across finance, healthcare, consulting, media, and technology. Demonstrates how AI can be integrated into professional workflows and entrepreneurial ventures.
Focuses on professional excellence and leadership capacity. Topics include leadership excellence in modern organizations, strategies for career advancement, building professional credibility, and developing a strong personal brand.
An engaging platform for creativity and inspiration. Activities may include spoken word presentations, musical performances, innovation demonstrations, and creative storytelling — highlighting creative potential within the professional community.
Day two opens with a purpose-driven session focused on integrity in professional and business practices, and the role of values in sustainable success.
Focuses on financial literacy and strategic wealth building. Covers wealth creation strategies, smart investing in stocks, technology, startups, and real estate, and opportunities in emerging digital economies.
A panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders sharing practical insights on building and launching startups, scaling sustainably, securing funding and partnerships, and navigating business challenges with integrity.
Participants pitch innovative business or startup ideas to a panel of judges. Evaluated on innovation, market viability, feasibility, and scalability. Promotes entrepreneurial thinking and practical innovation.
A competitive quiz on business, AI, finance, leadership, and global trends. Followed by recognition of outstanding participants in the Pitchathon, quiz challenge, and special recognitions for leadership and participation.
The conference will attract a diverse audience drawn from the Youth, Campus, and Adult arms of the church, alongside invited professionals and external participants.
Partner organisations supporting the vision of YPF to raise a generation of professionals marked by excellence and godliness.
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Gain a deeper understanding of AI and the future of work — moving from awareness to real-world application and opportunity creation.
Acquire strategies for career advancement and professional leadership that accelerate growth and expand professional impact.
Develop knowledge on wealth creation and investment — building a long-term mindset for financial independence and sustainable prosperity.
Be inspired to pursue entrepreneurship and innovation — with the tools, knowledge, and community to build meaningful ventures.
Build valuable professional networks and collaborations with peers, mentors, founders, and industry leaders across sectors.
Practical real-world insights that create long-term personal and professional transformation — beyond inspiration to real action.
Join hundreds of professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators at the SHIFT Conference 2026.
6th & 7th June 2026 — ECWA Conference Hall, Kano.