Converge, an annual gathering of Nigeria’s brightest minds and most ambitious talents, returns on December 21, 2025. The event brings together young Nigerian professionals across different sectors, both local and from the diaspora, to network, share insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Nigeria is in the middle of a significant youth migration wave. But this movement has also created one of the most powerful global Nigerian networks ever seen. The Converge exists to turn this moment into an advantage.
The Converge isn’t just another December meetup. It was created to answer a big question many young Nigerians are asking today:
How can you connect with other young Nigerians with similar ambitions?
Every December, thousands of Nigerians return home for Detty December. The Converge is intentionally positioned within this period, not to compete with the fun, but to create meaningful moments within it: moments of reflection, connection, ambition, and purposeful community-building.
Building on the success of its 2024 edition, Converge 2025 scales up to accommodate 200 participants. Last year’s inaugural event attracted attendees from several industries based in seven countries including: The USA, UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, Kenya and our very own Nigeria.
This year promises to be even bigger. Converge 2025 expands its reach with new partnerships alongside returning supporter Access Bank. Flutterwave, Raenest, and Antler join as partners, with Antler offering attendees access to a free business masterclass. The event builds on 2024’s momentum while introducing fresh voices and perspectives from across sectors and geographies.
What to Expect This Year
The 2025 edition will host 200 young professionals, founders, creatives, investors, technologists, policy voices, and change-makers from several countries.
It will feature:
- Keynote Address on long-term national development
- Panel discussions & roundtables across finance, tech, creative economy, industry, public service, and global development
- In-Conversation Session with leading Nigerian changemakers
- The Pulse of the Next Generation, a high-speed showcase of young entrepreneurs building the future
- Curated networking sessions designed to connect diaspora returnees with local ecosystem leaders
Speakers include some of Nigeria’s most influential voices across business, policy, technology, and creative industries, including Tunde Onakoya, Mayowa Kuyoro, Rolake Akinkugbe, Olumide Soyombo, Dr Ola Brown, and more.
Attendees can expect an engaging mix of structured programming and organic connection. The day includes panel discussions, guided networking sessions with conversation prompts, interactive Q&A segments, and games designed to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations.
Converge 2025 isn’t just an event, it’s a movement to unite and empower Nigerian talent across the globe, turning individual ambition into collective impact. As Lagos lights up this December, make time for the gathering that’s redefining what’s possible for Nigerian professionals everywhere.
