CIPM 3rd Int'l Academic Conference: AI in Academia, Industry and Government

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant possibility. It is an active, accelerating force — transforming how organisations operate, how governments make decisions, how institutions deliver value, and how professionals across every sector define their roles and responsibilities.

The question is no longer whether AI will change the world of work. The question is who will shape how that change unfolds — and whether Nigeria's institutions, professionals, and policymakers will be at the table when that conversation happens.

This June, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), in collaboration with the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Lagos, convenes the CIPM 3rd International Academic Conference — a premier platform where academia, industry, government, and civil society come together to engage the most consequential technology of our time with rigour, responsibility, and strategic intent.

About the Conference

The CIPM International Academic Conference is an annual gathering designed to bridge the gap between research and practice, between policy and implementation, and between institutional knowledge and real-world impact. Now in its third edition, the conference brings together some of the brightest minds across disciplines to examine, debate, and advance understanding of issues that matter most to the future of work.

This year's theme — Artificial Intelligence in Academia, Industry and Government: Navigating Ethics, Innovation and Impact — places at the centre of discourse the most urgent questions facing organisations and institutions today: How do we govern AI responsibly? How do we harness its potential without compromising human dignity, fairness, and institutional integrity? And how do we ensure that Africa — and Nigeria in particular — is not merely a consumer of AI-driven systems, but a contributor to the frameworks that govern them?

Conference Highlights

Attendees can look forward to a rich and carefully curated programme including:

🎤 Keynote Speech — delivered by a distinguished leader at the intersection of AI, governance, and the future of work

🏛 Plenary Sessions — high-level discussions on the strategic implications of AI across sectors

⚙️ Technical Sessions — deep dives into AI applications, tools, and implementation frameworks

💬 Panel Discussions — cross-sector conversations featuring voices from academia, industry, government, and technology

📄 Paper Presentations — peer-reviewed research from academics and practitioners contributing new knowledge to the field

🏆 Recognition Awards — celebrating excellence in research, practice, and contribution to the HR profession

🖥 Exhibitions — showcasing innovations, solutions, and thought leadership from leading organisations

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for anyone who leads, researches, advises, or operates within environments being shaped by artificial intelligence. You belong here if you are:

A researcher or academic working on AI, HR, governance, or organisational behaviour An HR professional navigating the impact of AI on people management and workplace culture An industry leader making strategic decisions in an AI-influenced environment A policy maker or civil servant responsible for institutional frameworks and public governance A technology professional building or deploying AI-driven systems A postgraduate or undergraduate student preparing to enter and contribute to an AI-shaped world An entrepreneur innovating at the intersection of technology and human systems

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday 2nd – Wednesday 3rd June 2026 📍 Venue: Tayo Adenirokun Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 💻 Format: Hybrid — attend physically or virtually

Registration Fees

CIPM Members / Academics — Physical: N40,000 | Virtual: N34,000

Non-Members — Physical: N50,000 | Virtual: N42,500

Postgraduate Students — Physical: N35,000 | Virtual: N30,000

Undergraduate Students — Physical: N20,000 | Virtual: N15,000

🎓 HRPL Points: Earn 10 points toward HRPL renewal and 5 points toward membership upgrade by attending this conference.

Registration & Enquiries

🗓 Registration Deadline: Friday, 15th May 2026 🔗 Register here: cipmnigeria.org/academic/ 📞 For enquiries, contact Charity: 07025709873 ✉️ Email: [email protected]

The future of work will be shaped by those who engage it deliberately. Submit your research. Attend the sessions. Join the conversation. Be part of what comes next.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Sean Olabode Badiru