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03 · 10 · 2026 / GOOGLE MEET
Smart Leaders
Convergence
1.0
Building AI-Ready Leaders: Harnessing Data and Artificial Intelligence for the Future.
Learn how to lead with data, think with AI, and build for what’s next.
OCTOBER
03
2026
DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AFRICA'S AI FUTURE
RESPONSIBLE AI
01 / THE CONVERGENCE
Leadership is changing.
Are you ready?
Smart Leaders Convergence 2026 brings aspiring leaders, founders, executives, young professionals, fresh graduates and students together for a practical conversation about leading in an AI-first world.
This is more than a webinar. It is a meeting point for ideas, strategy, data, artificial intelligence and the future of African leadership.
02 / FEATURED SPEAKER
Geust
Speaker
Speaker
UK-BASED AI & DATA SCIENCE LEADER
Kabirat
Olajire
Machine Learning · Data Analytics · AI Engineering
Kabirat Olajire delivers machine learning, data analytics, and AI engineering solutions across Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She makes artificial intelligence practical, accessible, and commercially relevant beyond the tech industry.
Her work sits at the intersection of AI, data, public institutions, and society — with a distinct focus on Africa’s role in the global AI economy.
She is also the author of the AI FOR ALL column, providing guidance to individuals, businesses, and governments on adopting AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and in alignment with local context.
03 / HOST
EVENT HOST
CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL · COMMUNITY MANAGER
Blessing
Onabanjo
Community Manager · Content Creator · Team Development
Blessing Onabanjo is a creative professional passionate about people, ideas, and creating meaningful experiences. She works across community, content, and team development at MindCraft Africa helping turn ideas into engaging experiences and purposeful conversations.
She also brings a strong interest in human development, creativity, and the ways we can think, create, and grow differently.
FOUNDER/CEO
MINDCRAFT AFRICA
MINDCRAFT AFRICA
04 / A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
BUILDING LEADERS FOR WHAT'S NEXT
Leadership
with purpose.
Smart Leaders Convergence is part of MindCraft Africa's commitment to developing leaders who can navigate change, create meaningful impact and prepare their organizations for the future.
As we celebrate the latest Architect Program cohort, we also open the room to a wider community of leaders ready to learn, connect and build what comes next.
05 / WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
From intuition
to intelligence.
Walk away with practical ways to turn data and AI into better decisions, stronger teams and measurable organizational impact.
Spot valuable AI opportunities
Identify opportunities that can drive revenue, efficiency and meaningful impact.
Lead responsible adoption
Build the confidence and frameworks needed to introduce AI responsibly within teams and institutions.
Compete in the global AI economy
Position your organization — and Africa — to participate more competitively in what comes next.
06 / WHO THIS IS FOR
Built for people
who lead.
CEOs
Founders
Executives
Public Sector Leaders
Business Professionals
Young Professionals
Fresh Graduates
Students
For decision-makers preparing their organizations for an AI-first future.
THE
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
ALSO CELEBRATING
The Architect Program
Graduation
A convergence of ideas and a celebration of transformation. We are proud to celebrate the graduating cohort of the MindCraft Africa Leadership Academy.
COHORT
GRADUATION
2026
GRADUATION
2026
07 / RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Join the
convergence.
Registration is free. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll send you the event details.