2.0
The operating calendar, hour by hour
Five days in session, December 2 to 6, 2026, at the UI International Conference Centre and the Faculty of Economics, CBN Building.
2.1
Opening Arrival
Wednesday, 2 December 2026
| Sitting | Engagement | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| FROM AFTERNOON | Early Arrival, Registration and Welcome Desk | Early check-in for alumni arriving in Ibadan before the main Thursday programme. |
2.2
Arrival, Legacy and Community
Thursday, 3 December 2026
| Sitting | Engagement | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| MORNING | Arrival and Registration | Delegate check-in, welcome support, and registration confirmation. |
| LATE MORNING | Campus Tour and Alumni Visits | A guided return to the University of Ibadan campus and Faculty of Economics. |
| AFTERNOON | Community Outreach and Volunteering Services | Alumni-led service activities in support of the university community. |
| LATE AFTERNOON | Public Lecture and Roundtable | A formal economics conversation with alumni, faculty, students, and invited guests. |
| EVENING | Networking Mixer | A relaxed alumni gathering to reconnect across sets and generations. |
2.3
Students, Careers and Gala
Friday, 4 December 2026
| Sitting | Engagement | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| MORNING | Student Town Hall | A dialogue between alumni and current students of the Department of Economics. |
| AFTERNOON | Career Discussion and Networking | Professional development conversations, career pathways, and mentoring connections. |
| EVENING | Gala, Endowment Fund Launch and Awards Night | A formal celebration of the department's legacy, alumni giving, and award recognition. |
2.4
Business, Sets and Closing
Saturday, 5 December 2026
| Sitting | Engagement | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| MORNING | Alumni Business Breakfast and Elections | Association business, elections, and organised alumni updates. |
| AFTERNOON | Set Reunions | Class and set gatherings across alumni generations. |
| EVENING | Who's Who Launch and Closing Dinner | A closing dinner and launch moment for alumni recognition and community records. |
2.5
Send-off
Sunday, 6 December 2026
| Sitting | Engagement | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| MORNING | Closing and Departure | Final departures and informal farewells after the homecoming week. |