…inclusionHealthcareDigital transformationSustainabilityEducationSocial impactFuture of workThe 2026 programme follows a six-stage pathway:ApplicationsShortlistingDesign-thinking sessionsPitch sessionsGrand finaleAccelerator programmeWhy Apply?Wema Bank says the programme has supported thousands of innovators and startu…

…climate change and rapidly evolving technologies will continue to redefine the future of work and leadership. Your ability to adapt, think creatively, collaborate effectively and uphold strong moral values will determine how far you go. “Never allow the pursuit of success to make you compromise your integrity. Your cer…

…with a far more urgent question: Are we preparing them for the economy of tomorrow? The future of work is not coming; it is here. The global digital economy is projected to reach $16.5 trillion by 2028 (Statista, 2023). Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital services are dismantling old industries and birthin…

…intelligence. Ayodeji Ogunbuyide AI is already shaping education, business, and the future of work. Children should be introduced to AI early because it will remain part of their future. Like calculators, AI should be used as an aid, not a replacement for thinking. Students must add their own ideas because employers an…

…industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the Tech Derby Conference 2026, held during East Midlands Tech Week, where participants examined how AI is creating new commercial opportunities while raising fresh questions around regulation, accou…