Be part of YELS 2026.

Join young leaders shaping the future of work.

Date: 8–10 December 2026
Location: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

YELS 2026

Plan your experience.

Date: 8–10 December 2026
Location: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Venue: To be announced

What happens next

Complete your registration.
Receive your confirmation and ticket.
Bootcamp applications are reviewed separately.

STEP 1 OF 5 · About you

About you
Background
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Tell us about yourself

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Personal information

Full name *

Email address *

WhatsApp phone number *

Age range *

Gender *

Your background

Which best describes you? *

StudentRecent graduateYoung professionalEntrepreneur / business ownerPrivate sector professionalGovernment / public sectorNGO / civil societyOther

Institution, organisation, company or business Optional

Role, job title or course of study Optional

State *

City / LGA *

Your YELS experience

Which areas are you most interested in? *

Choose all that apply.

LeadershipEntrepreneurshipInnovationTechnologyFuture of workCareer developmentNetworkingCommunity developmentOther

What do you hope to gain from attending YELS 2026? *

Select all that apply.

Gain practical leadership skills and knowledgeLearn about career, business, and future-of-work opportunitiesBuild connections with other young leaders and professionalsGain ideas and tools to grow my career, business, or community initiativeBe inspired by experienced leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers

Are you a person with a disability? *

YesNoPrefer not to say

How did you hear about YELS 2026? *

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Optional Bootcamp application

The physical Bootcamp runs 8–9 December 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, in Benin City. Places are limited and applications are reviewed separately.

Would you like to apply for the limited YELS 2026 Bootcamp? *

Yes, I would like to applyNo, summit registration only

Consent and registration

I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate and consent to its use for the administration of YELS 2026 in accordance with the Privacy Notice. *I would like to receive information about future YELS/YALI programmes and opportunities. Optional