Get Guardian on GoogleThe 2026 ADKING Young Professional Bootcamp –Legacy Edition has brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders and emerging professionals from Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States to celebrate leadership, entrepreneurship and professional excellence.
The international event, held at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, featured the ADKING Heroes Award 2026, which recognised individuals whose contributions across different professional sectors have promoted innovation, economic development and positive social change.
Among the distinguished personalities recognised were Nelson Jack for his contributions to the creative economy, Henry Ayansola, Chief Executive Officer of Finfyde Inc. and Bootcamp Chair, and Diplomat Taiwo Sanusi, who participated as a United Kingdom speaker and award recipient.
Their recognition highlighted the importance of diverse professional expertise in advancing entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable economic opportunities, particularly in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
The 2026 edition, themed, “Connecting Talent with Global Opportunities Through Entrepreneurship to Combat Poverty,” focused on bridging the gap between talent and global opportunities through access to knowledge, professional networks, entrepreneurial skills and resources.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Executive Director of the ADKING Foundation, Dr. Babs Onabanjo, emphasised the importance of creating platforms that connect young people and professionals across countries and industries.
Onabanjo said initiatives of this nature promote global development through knowledge exchange, international partnerships, entrepreneurship and the empowerment of emerging leaders to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
He also stressed the need to translate talent, creativity and innovative ideas into sustainable ventures capable of addressing poverty, unemployment and other pressing development challenges.
The bootcamp, which held on November 13 ahead of the award ceremony on November 14, also provided opportunities for emerging and established professionals to strengthen networks, exchange ideas and explore collaborations across different sectors.
The ADKING Young Professional Bootcamp is an international leadership and entrepreneurship initiative designed to connect emerging professionals with global opportunities, industry knowledge, mentorship and strategic networks.
Its 2026 Legacy Edition brought together participants and resource speakers from different countries to promote leadership development, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable economic growth.
