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Emergence Conference 2026

Accelerate

Building sustainable systems for execution.

From vision to execution. From momentum to lasting impact.

21 November 2026 · Virtual Event · 21st November, 2026

The Call Forward

Vision Needs Structure. Momentum Needs Systems.

Emergence 2025 called women to unleash what was already inside them. Emergence 2026 asks what comes next: how do you turn that vision into something that lasts?

This is a leadership conference for women who are done waiting on motivation. We are here to explore how intentional systems, personal, professional, and social, create the structure, accountability, and momentum that execution actually requires.

FOUR Dimensions Of Execution

Our Core Systems

Emergence 2026 moves through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and practical learning experiences built around three systems that sustain impact.

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Career

Build Your Career Operating System

Your career needs more than simply doing the job well.

This practical session will help you intentionally manage the direction of your career by exploring the systems that support growth, performance, visibility, relationships, relevance and readiness for new opportunities.

You’ll reflect on where you are, where you want to go, and what needs to change to support your 2027 career goals.

You’ll explore: Career direction • Personal development • Performance • Visibility • Relationships • Future readiness

Walk away with: A clearer career direction and a practical system for making intentional decisions and continually building your capability.

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Business

Build the Systems Your Business Needs to Execute, Grow & Sustain

Every business is at a different stage — and not every business needs the same systems.

Whether you are building a solo business, launching a start-up, growing an enterprise or leading an established organisation, this session will help you identify the systems that matter most for where you are now and where you want to go next.

Explore the foundations that enable your business to operate effectively, deliver consistently, grow sustainably and prepare for its next stage.

You’ll explore: Sales • Operations • Finance • Delivery • People • Performance • Technology • Leadership

Walk away with: Clarity on the systems your business needs now and the priorities that will support your 2027 growth goals.

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Social Impact

Build Infrastructure That Sustains Impact

Impact should not depend on one person carrying everything.

Designed for social impact leaders, social entrepreneurs, community leaders, ministries, foundations and mission-driven organisations, this session explores how to build the infrastructure needed to increase impact without increasing chaos, burnout or dependence on a few individuals.

Discover the systems that help organisations deliver consistently, mobilise people and resources, build trust, maintain continuity and demonstrate meaningful impact.

You’ll explore: Programmes • People • Partnerships • Resources • Governance • Continuity • Impact measurement

Walk away with: A clearer understanding of the infrastructure required to support your 2027 mission and sustain the impact you are building.

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Creative

Build a System That Moves Ideas Into the World

Great ideas need somewhere to go.

Designed for writers, artists, content creators, speakers, designers, media professionals, filmmakers, musicians and other creatives, this session helps you build systems around your creativity so that more of your ideas move from inspiration to completion, distribution and impact.

The goal isn’t to systematise creativity. It’s to create the structure that helps you protect your creative capacity, finish what you start and get your work into the hands of the people it was created to serve.

You’ll explore: Creative workflows • Consistency • Completion • Content systems • Distribution • Visibility • Sustainable creative practice

Walk away with: A practical system to move a meaningful 2027 creative goal from intention to evidence.

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Personal Systems

The habits, disciplines, and rhythms that let a leader lead herself well and stay effective over time.

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Career & Business Systems

The leadership, operational, and performance systems that turn strategy into action and help organisations scale their impact.

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Social Systems

The institutions, partnerships, and governance structures that create sustainable change across communities and nations.

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Social Systems

The institutions, partnerships, and governance structures that create sustainable change across communities and nations.

Delegates networking at a past EPR Global Emergence Conference session
Speaker presenting on stage at the Emergence Conference
Attendees engaged in a workshop discussion at Emergence Conference

Who’s Taking The Stage

Meet Our Speakers

Leaders confirmed for Emergence 2026. Full session details are coming soon.

Adenyke Israel-Bolarinwa

Executive Director, EPR Global

Debola Deji-Kurunmi (DDK)

Founder, IMMERSE Coaching Company.

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi

Founder & Principal Consultant, COLD

Michelle Omiyale

Founder, Finish Strong Architecture

Wilson Joel

Media Entrepreneur & Music Producer

Tosin Oguzie

Founder, KLIMB Digital

Wendy Ologe

Founder, The Intentional Parent Academy

Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula

Founder and Managing Director of SECURICO

From Emergence 2025

What Attendees Are Saying

Illustrative reflections styled after the kind of feedback we heard in the room last year.

“The 2024 Emergence Conference theme, Dominate: Designing the Life of Significance, was honestly one of my favourite conferences we’ve held at EPR so far. One of my key takeaways was that we are called to make an impact in the lives of those around us, and that planning and the right support system are necessary to walk out that calling. This year’s conference was amazing—I loved it.”

Kunbi Disu, Abuja, Nigeria

“I was able to get answers to my inner burdens as to why I need to not wait a second but go forth to unleash. I can’t afford to bury my talent but to take a step into action. It is top notch and I must say I was richly blessed attending The Emergence Conference. I can’t actually point out how I got to know about EPR but now I think it was God’s orchestration and I am forever grateful for the opportunity. God bless the team, more grace!”

Bukky Adeleke, Nigeria

“This is my first conference. I liked how the conference was structured and fully online so people could join worldwide. I liked seeing successful women entrepreneurs/founders who live a dedicated God-centered life, and how standing in their faith led them to a successful and elevated life. Especially in areas that were difficult, not qualified for or know little about. God qualifies us, and with determination, He provides the opportunities/spaces/people who will help us succeed. The stories of struggle, triumph and success the speakers shared were amazing.”

S Fairman, Nigeria

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · Virtual · Global Audience

The Agenda

A transformational journey designed to help you move from vision to execution, from insight to action, and from momentum to sustainable impact.

2:00 PM GMT

Welcome & Conference Opening

2:20 PM GMT

Convener’s Address

2:40 PM GMT

Guest Keynote

3:25 PM GMT

Keynote Q&A

3:40 PM GMT

Announcements

3:45 PM GMT

Roundtable

4:30 PM GMT

Featured Session

5:15 PM GMT

Transition Break

5:20 PM GMT

Track Labs

6:05 PM GMT

The Acceleration Lab

6:35 PM GMT

Closing Session

7:00 PM GMT

Conference Close

Fuel The Mission

Help Build the Systems

Emergence 2026 is hosted by EPR Global, a leadership network for women of African descent. Every gift helps a woman take her seat in the room and keeps our programmes running long after the conference ends.

Sponsor a Delegate

Cover the cost of one woman’s seat at Emergence 2026.

Fund a Session

Support a keynote, panel, or workshop from planning to delivery.

Give to the Mission

An open gift toward EPR Global’s year-round leadership programmes.

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Save Your Seat

Register For Emergence 2026

Register to join a network of women builders and systems reformers ready to accelerate lasting impact in their businesses and careers.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergence 2026 is a global virtual conference hosted by EPR Global with the 2026 theme "Accelerate". It's a gathering of women of African descent across industries, nations, and life stages, designed to equip, inspire, and connect you for your next level of growth.

📅 Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00pm – 7:00pm GMT

🌍 Location: Online (virtual)

Emergence 2026 is for:

  • ✓Professionals seeking clarity, growth, or career advancement
  • ✓Entrepreneurs ready to scale and innovate
  • ✓Leaders, mentors, and mentees looking to expand their influence
  • ✓Women navigating transitions, new roles, new ventures, or new seasons of life
  • ✓Anyone who wants to rise boldly and walk in purpose

Click the "Register Now" button on this page. Registration is free but required to secure your spot.

The conference is designed to help attendees thrive in their careers and faith. It provides a supportive community where they can connect with peers who understand their unique journey. The program offers practical tools for professional growth while also encouraging women to see their work as a form of ministry, helping them find deeper purpose and fulfillment.

No, this year the conference is FREE.

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Tosin Oguzie

Founder, KLIMB Digital

Tosin Oguzie is an AI Consultant, Trainer and Digital Strategist who helps organisations, educators, entrepreneurs and teams use AI in practical, accessible and commercially valuable ways.

She brings over 2 decades of experience across project management, digital marketing and business transformation, which she draws on to help organisations adopt AI, automate workflows and build practical business systems using technology

Tosin specialises in simplifying AI for non-technical audiences. Her practical, engaging training takes learners from confusion to confident implementation.

She is the founder of KLIMB Digital and leads Young Minds Accelerator, a programme for young people aged 9 to 18. Through the programme, participants develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication and confidence, while learning to use AI to bring real projects to life.

At the heart of everything Tosin does is a commitment to helping people build systems that support their gifts, amplify their impact and help them fulfil the purpose they have been called to.

Wendy Ologe

Founder, The Intentional Parent Academy

Wendy Ologe is a seasoned parent coach and author of the best-selling parenting Book “Connect To Correct” which have sold over 4,000 copies all over the world. Her second book titled “The Discipline that Works” launched in November 2019 and sold over 1,000 copies in its first month.

She is also the founder of The Intentional Parent Academy; a coaching outfit dedicated to equipping parents and intending parents to intentionally raise their children positively especially in the face of our decaying societal values.

Wendy aims to lead parents with everything it takes to raise an excellent child mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically — because she believes that parenting the next generation better is the way to have a better world tomorrow. She helps parents identify the parenting style that works for each child.

She also runs an online community on Facebook called the Intentional Parent which has over 22,000 parents learning daily. Via this group Facebook selected her among 100 others in the globe to be a global leader; leading Communities for the circles in Abuja. Facebook selected her group to flag off the first parenting subscription group in Africa.

Wendy has spoken on many stages including being interviewed by the biggest Christian TV network in Africa, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Africa on their famous TV program The 700 club. This Interview has been aired on both international and national tv stations, including TBN which is the largest Christian Television network in the world and Channels Television Nigeria.

Wendy is also the executive director at Smart OFFICE, a corporate organization with a focus on developing businesses through capacity building, provision of serviced work Spaces and hostels for students. Her work experiences include years in international non-governmental organizations with over 10 years of experience in USAID leading projects. Wendy also has experience in the banking sector.

Wendy Ologe

Founder, The Intentional Parent Academy

Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula is one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated business leaders and a pioneer in security, enterprise development, and women’s empowerment. She is the founder and Managing Director of SECURICO, a security company she built from the ground up in 1998 to revolutionise a male-dominated industry and elevate security services to global standards. Under her leadership, SECURICO became the first Zimbabwean security firm to attain ISO9001:2008 certification. She also leads Zvikomborero Farms a centre of faming excellence. She has served as President of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce. Dr Ndhlukula holds 2 MBAs from Midlands State University, and a
PhD in Business Leadership, from Women’s University in Africa.

She is also the Chancellor of the Women’s university in Africa.

She has been recognised by Forbes, UNCTAD, and EY for her exceptional entrepreneurship. Beyond business, she champions women’s advancement through platforms like the Women Owned Business Trust, Mentorship in Practice programme and Professional Women, Women Executives and Businesswomen’s Forum (Proweb) and others.

She has authored a book “Entrepreneurial Success: Growing Business in a Fluid Economy” that won the National Merits Awards on Outstanding Non-Fiction books category.

Her legacy continues to inspire Africa’s next generation of leaders.

Wilson Joel

Media Entrepreneur & Music Producer

Wilson Joel is a media entrepreneur, multi-instrumentalist, music director, audio engineer, song writer, voice and talent coach, and self-taught multi-genre music producer from Nigeria, with over two decades of global professional experience.

He has directed performances like \”THE EXPERIENCE\” — arguably the largest gospel concert in the world, with over 700,000 people attending for nine years at the Tafawa Balewa Square.

He is published by Universal Music South Africa and has collaborated with artists including Timi Dakolo, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, and Praiz. He joined the GRAMMYs Recording Academy in 2023 and produced a version of the Nigerian national anthem for President Tinubu’s inauguration.

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi

Founder & Principal Consultant, COLD

Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi is a global organization development practitioner, author, researcher, and Founder & Principal Consultant of the Centre for Organisation Leadership & Development (COLD). Grounded in systems thinking, contemporary OD concepts, and African indigenous wisdom — such as Ubuntu — he advises national, regional, and international institutions on strategy execution, governance, and leadership capability.

Dr. Chinoperekweyi is deeply committed to human-centered growth, regularly designing and facilitating executive leadership and women’s capacity development programs globally. At the EPR Global Conference, he speaks on “Sankofa Execution & The Weaverbird Architecture,” offering practical frameworks to help leaders translate visionary leadership into self-sustaining, long-term institutional systems.

Michelle Omiyale

Founder, Finish Strong Architecture

Presentations & Graphics leader, Finisher’s Coach, and NGO founder, Michelle Omiyale is on a mission to help purpose-driven people and communities move from “someday” ideas to finished assignments that honour God and transform lives. By day, she serves as Regional Presentation Lead at ING Wholesale Banking, turning complex priorities into clear, executable strategies.

Alongside her corporate role, Michelle is the Founder and Finisher’s Coach behind the Finish Strong Architecture — a 12-month spiritual and strategic framework helping believers move from open loops and unfinished ideas to visible completion without burnout.

Her heart for impact extends to Nigeria, where she founded OOMO Foundation, a faith-rooted NGO focused on dignity-centred care and empowerment for widows, single mothers, and underserved families.

Adenyke Israel-Bolarinwa

Executive Director, EPR Global

Adenyke Israel-Bolarinwa is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in program management, privacy, risk management and consulting across the healthcare, non-profit, financial services and technology industries. She’s a transformational leader who builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Adenyke is also the Executive Director of EPR Global, a faith-based social enterprise organization raising female leaders who bring innovative and sustainable solutions to the prevailing social-economic issues faced by people of African descent.

A speaker, author, thought leader and relationship strategist, Adenyke is passionate about ethical leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven success.

Adenyke is happily married to her teenage sweetheart Oluwasewun, and together they have three young adult daughters.

Debola Deji-Kurunmi (DDK)

Founder, IMMERSE Coaching Company

Debola Deji-Kurunmi is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, ministry gift, public policy advisor, and transformational coach for visionary leaders. Through her work of coaching, consulting, and capacity building, Debola deploys her extraordinary gift of unlocking potential in people, institutions, and nations.

She is the Founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company, Executive Director at Ideation Hub Africa, President of Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance, and Founder of the FutureForward Female™ Movement and Visionary Compass — leading a vibrant 100,000+ community of change-makers worldwide.

Called to ministry in 2003, DDK operates as a prophetic voice and equipper for the Body of Christ, gracefully stewarding strong teaching, prophetic and apostolic
dimensions of her spiritual calling. Her burden is to see revival in the nations, and
present saints mature in Christ Jesus, who are valiant vessels, voices, and visionaries for God’s Kingdom Agenda.

At Kingdom Leaders Global Alliance, she oversees a non-denominational Christian
ministry, with over 3,000 dedicated partners and stewards in more than 28 countries, who work together to take the Kingdom Mandate across all Spheres of Influence.

The Alliance is a network of ministries including the Kingdom Leadership Institute, FIREBRAND Movement, and Kingdom Women Global Alliance, providing Scriptural guidance, spiritual discipleship, leadership development, medical and welfare missions as well as mentorship bootcamps for Generation NEXT; directly reaching hundreds of thousands globally in the last 15 years.

Through FIREBRAND Movement, DDK leads a Bible School which has discipled and graduated almost 5,000 students from its various Programs and hosts FIREBRAND Revival Festivals across cities.

She is the author of 30 books to date, including the beloved 8-Part FIREBRAND Series.

Her Books, Confession Albums, and Sermons are empowerment resources for saints and ministry gifts. She is lovingly regarded as an influential Christian leader, equipping 21st Century Kingdom Saints into both godly consecration and marketplace influence across her various assignments.

DDK is married to Pastor Deji Kurunmi and together they joyfully lead the Nigerian Missions of The Baptizing Church.

Full Agenda

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · Virtual · Global Audience

2:00 PM GMT
Welcome & Conference Opening
Setting the Stage for Acceleration

We open Emergence 2026 by creating a shared vision for the day and exploring what it means to accelerate with purpose. Prepare to be challenged, equipped and inspired to move beyond intention into meaningful execution.

2:20 PM GMT
Convener’s Address
The Call to Accelerate

What happens when vision is clear, but execution is inconsistent? This opening address sets the context for Accelerate, challenging leaders to close the gap between what they envision and what they consistently implement. We will explore the call to build the clarity, discipline and systems required to turn potential into measurable progress.

2:40 PM GMT
Guest Keynote
From Vision to Execution: Building the Conditions for Execution

Vision alone does not create impact. Sustainable impact requires the right conditions for execution. This keynote will explore the foundations that enable leaders to move from ideas and aspirations to consistent results — including clarity of purpose, intentional priorities, personal disciplines, accountability and repeatable rhythms.

Key question: What conditions must we create for our vision to become reality?

3:25 PM GMT
Keynote Q&A
Translating the Conditions Into Context

Take the conversation deeper as we explore how the principles from the keynote can be applied across different leadership, career, business and social-impact contexts. Bring your questions, challenges and real-world experiences as we move from theory into practical application.

3:40 PM GMT
Announcements
Connect. Engage. Participate.

A brief programme update, announcements and acknowledgements before we continue the journey.

3:45 PM GMT
Roundtable
The Architecture of Execution: Systems Intelligence, Self-Leadership & Finishing What Matters

Execution is not simply about working harder. It is about understanding the systems that enable us to work better and finish what matters. This dynamic roundtable brings together perspectives on systems thinking, self-leadership, focus, accountability and the disciplines required to sustain execution. Discover how personal and organisational systems can work together to create consistency, momentum and measurable results.

4:30 PM GMT
Featured Session
AI, Automation & the Execution Advantage

The future of execution is increasingly shaped by technology. Explore how AI and automation can help leaders increase capacity, streamline processes, reduce friction and accelerate the work that matters. This session will consider how leaders can intentionally leverage emerging technologies without losing the human judgement, creativity and leadership required to create meaningful impact.

5:15 PM GMT
Transition Break
Pause. Reset. Prepare to Build.

A short transition before moving from inspiration and insight into practical application.

5:20 PM GMT
Track Labs
Building the Systems You Need for Your Path

It is time to build. Choose the learning track most relevant to your journey and work through practical frameworks, tools and approaches designed to help you identify what is holding back execution and begin building systems that support sustainable progress.

  • Career — Career direction • Personal development • Performance • Visibility • Relationships • Future readiness
  • Business — Sales • Operations • Finance • Delivery • People • Performance • Technology • Leadership
  • Social Impact — Programmes • People • Partnerships • Resources • Governance • Continuity • Impact measurement
  • Creative — Creative workflows • Consistency • Completion • Content systems • Distribution • Visibility • Sustainable creative practice
6:05 PM GMT
The Acceleration Lab
From Insight to Action

Learning creates value when it leads to action. The Acceleration Lab gives you dedicated space to translate the day’s insights into a practical action plan. Identify what needs to change, define your priorities, establish your next steps and determine the systems and rhythms that will help you follow through. Leave with more than inspiration. Leave with a plan to implement.

6:35 PM GMT
Closing Session
Sustaining the Momentum

Acceleration is not about moving quickly for a moment. It is about creating sustainable momentum. We close Emergence 2026 by bringing the day’s insights together and challenging each delegate to carry the work forward — turning what has been learned into consistent action, measurable progress and lasting impact. The conference may end. The execution begins.

7:00 PM GMT
Conference Close
Accelerate. Build. Execute. Impact.