Stakeholders in the education sector will converge on Lagos on Thursday, July 10, for the second edition of the Edufuture Conference 2025, a premier gathering of Africa’s brightest minds in education, technology, and policy-making.
The conference slated for Vibranium Valley, 42 Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, comes under the theme “Innovating for Equity: Rethinking Education for a Changing World”, and will bring together policymakers, EdTech pioneers, educators, investors, and grassroots leaders to shape the future of learning on the continent.
The Edufuture Conference 2025, convened by the Founder of Dolly Children Foundation, Adedolapo Osuntuyi, promises to be a pivotal moment for education reform in Africa. With a focus on policy innovation, digital learning, and community-driven solutions, the conference will foster dynamic discussions on key themes including education policy & governance, EdTech & digital learning, social impact & education entrepreneurship, future of work & 21st-century skills, and grassroots innovation & community engagement.
Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Education, Policy Formulation and Human Capital Development, Dr. Adétọlá Ariyíkẹ́ Salau, will deliver the keynote address, outlining actionable strategies for transforming Africa’s education landscape.
The event will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers, including the Chief Responsibility Officer, The Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation, Tobiloba Ajayi; Programs Director, Teach for Nigeria, Bosede Ogidan; Founder & CEO, Edward Consulting, Bimpe Femi-Oyewo, and child advocate & social activist, Amb. Isaac Success Omoyele.
Others are Executive Director, Gamaliel & Susan Onosode Foundation, Toyin Olanrewaju; Founder & ED, Brace-Up The Young, Obasanjo Fajemirokun; Head, Operations & Programs, Civic Hive, Temidayo Musa, and Coordinator, Leading and Learning Programme, Alforeducation, African Leadership Academy, Temitope Ifegbesan.
The sessions will be moderated by Ngunan Gertrude Fwaodo, a project manager, analyst and educator, ensuring insightful and engaging discourse.
The organisers said attendees will get an exclusive first look at StratED Futures, a new social enterprise dedicated to driving systemic change in education through policy innovation and impact-led consulting. They said while full details will be unveiled later, EduFuture 2025 offers a rare sneak peek into this visionary initiative.
The conference is open to government officials, policymakers, EdTech innovators, entrepreneurs, teachers, curriculum developers, CSR leaders, investors, NGOs, and development practitioners.
To secure a spot, prospective attendees have been directed to register at http://dollychildrenfoundation.org/efc2025.
