Past TEDx event
TEDxMaitama
Rewriting the Rules
Took placeJuly 25, 20268:30 AM - 3:00 PM (GMT+1)
LocationAbuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
FormatStandard
The TEDxMaitama Annual Conference 2026 returns as a bold gathering of thinkers, builders, and changemakers committed to shaping the future.
“Rewriting the Rules”—is both a statement and a challenge.
Because the truth is simple: many of the systems we live and work within were not designed for the realities we face today. From business and governance to education, technology, and culture, the “rules” are being questioned—and in many cases, rewritten.
This conference is about those who dare to do exactly that.
Across Africa and the world, a quiet disruption is underway.
Entrepreneurs are redefining markets without waiting for permission. Young leaders are challenging long-standing norms. Creatives are reshaping narratives. Policymakers and innovators are experimenting with new models to solve old problems.
The old playbooks are no longer sufficient.
Rewriting the Rules is about:
• Challenging outdated systems
• Rethinking how value is created and distributed
• Building new structures that are more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready
At a time when uncertainty is high, the ability to question, redesign, and rebuild has become one of the most valuable skills of our generation.
The TEDxMaitama Annual Conference 2026 will spotlight individuals and ideas that are not just operating within the rules—but actively transforming them.
Event Experience
The TEDxMaitama Annual Conference 2026 will be designed as a high-impact, immersive experience, featuring:
• Curated TEDx Talks delivering powerful, idea-driven narratives
• Workshop Sessions with cross-sector leaders challenging conventional thinking
• Interactive Segments that invite audience participation and reflection
• Networking Opportunities with founders, investors, policymakers, and creatives
• Creative Performances that push boundaries and spark emotion
The Dinners, Pitches, Workshops and every segment will be intentionally crafted to do one thing:
make people think differently—and act differently.
Partnerships & Collaboration
The TEDxMaitama Annual Conference 2026 offers partners an opportunity to align with a platform that stands at the intersection of innovation, influence, and impact.
We invite organizations that are:
• Forward-thinking
• Impact-driven
• Committed to empowering people and ideas
Partners will not only gain visibility but also play a role in shaping conversations that redefine industries and communities.
Conclusion
The future will not be built by those who follow the rules blindly.
It will be built by those who question them.
Who challenge them.
Who rewrite them.
July 25, 2026 is more than a date—it is a moment.
A moment to gather.
To rethink.
To rebuild.
To rewrite the rules.



