Get Guardian on GoogleDuke’s Infant & Child Foundation is set to convene parents, educators, child development experts and other stakeholders at the Lagos edition of its Train The Trainers Summit (TTTS), scheduled for November 28, 2026.
The summit, with the theme, “Empowering Our Generation Next Leaders: Raising Children to Thrive and Lead,” will hold at D’Podium International Event Centre, Aromire, Ikeja, Lagos.
The gathering is aimed at addressing the changing demands of parenting and child development, particularly the need to equip children with the emotional intelligence, resilience, critical thinking, confidence and values required to navigate an increasingly complex world.
The convener, Augusta Anyanwu-Egbom, said preparing children for the future must go beyond formal education to include developing their capacity to make informed decisions, manage emotional pressures and respond to emerging social and technological realities.
According to her, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, digital exposure, changing social relationships and evolving societal expectations has made it imperative for parents, teachers and other caregivers to rethink how they raise and prepare children.
She said the central question was whether children were acquiring the skills and values needed to thrive beyond the classroom, rather than merely receiving conventional education.
The summit, powered by Duke’s Infant & Child Foundation, will feature experts and speakers across parenting, education, technology, child psychology, social-emotional development, identity, safety and inclusion.
Activities lined up for the event include keynote conversations, fireside chats, practical demonstrations, interactive learning sessions and expert-led engagements designed to provide participants with practical approaches to contemporary child development challenges.
Discussions will focus on modern parenting, digital safety, protection against harmful influences, emotional wellbeing and the development of children’s social skills, among other issues.
The organisers said the summit would also examine the collective responsibility of families, schools, communities, institutions and policymakers in shaping children’s development, stressing that raising the next generation should not be left to parents and teachers alone.
The foundation noted that children’s development was influenced by the wider environment in which they grew, making collaboration among stakeholders essential to preparing them for future leadership.
Duke’s Infant & Child Foundation said the summit was part of its commitment to strengthening the capacity of parents, educators, caregivers and other stakeholders to nurture, educate, protect and equip children for the future.
It added that the initiative promotes informed parenting, responsive education, child wellbeing, practical learning and shared responsibility for raising a generation capable of thriving and leading in an evolving world.
