Professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from six countries are putting in place plans to advance LinkedIn’s innovation landscape by uniting Africa’s brightest minds to discuss the future of work and sustainable development.
This step will be achieved during the 2025 LinkedIn Local Nigeria (LLN) networking conference that will bring together over 5,000 stakeholders to deliberate on redefining how Nigeria engages with the world.
According to the organisers, part of what these brightest minds in Africa would deliberate on come July 26th in Lagos, is insights on artificial intelligence, the future of work, and sustainable development.
Speaking on the event’s impact, Oladotun Ajayi, Event Lead and Convener described LinkedIn Local as a global movement that brings online connections into the real world. In Nigeria, it has become a hub for professionals from diverse industries to network, collaborate, and spark meaningful change.
“LinkedIn Local Nigeria 2025 is more than just a networking event; it is a movement shaping how Nigeria engages with the world,” Oladotun said. “By bringing together top minds in technology, business, and policy, we are creating a launchpad for the next wave of innovation and global partnerships.”
This year’s event, themed “Evolving Beyond the Narrative,” will feature a keynote address by Seyi Tinubu. Over 30 exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge solutions, while 10 world-class speakers will share insights on artificial intelligence, the future of work, and sustainable development.
High-profile speakers and industry experts expected at the event include Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of Nigeria; Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate; Ibukun Awosika, founder of The Chair Group; Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre; and Tonye Cole, APC governorship candidate in Rivers State. Other notable personalities promising to be in attendance include; Tunde Onakoya, a Guinness World Record-holding chess player; Bayo Omoboriowo; Akin Akinpelu; Jamila Ibrahim; Olakunle Soriyan; Funmilayo Felix Adejumo; and Ann McAfee.
Oladotun emphasised that this year’s event aims to unite Nigeria’s professional communities under a shared vision of progress and innovation. With a focus on collaboration, LinkedIn Local Nigeria 2025 seeks to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators to shape the country’s future.
