BuildingTomorrow'sGeniusesToday.
Ogun State's most ambitious student innovation platform — now entering its sixth year as a permanent institution.
- SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
- ₦25M+ in Scholarships Awarded
- Registration Opens May 1st
- Zonal Stage: June-July 2026
- Grand Finale: October 2026
- Open to All Secondary Schools in Ogun State
"Every genius deserves a stage. We built one."
Six Years.One Mission.
The Adewale Students Conference began in 2021 with a single conviction: that the brightest minds in Ogun State deserved more than a classroom ceiling. Five editions later, we have become the state's most consistent youth innovation platform — reaching over 5,000 students, distributing ₦25 million in scholarship support, and hosting a grand finale that brings together 1,000 students, teachers, and community leaders.
In 2026, we enter a new chapter. ASC is transitioning from a passion-driven initiative into a formally institutionalised programme under the Ogun Economic & Innovation Council — building the governance, partnerships, and systems that will carry this work forward for the next decade.
STEM Contest
Inter-school science and technology competition across Ogun State.
Innovation Pitches
Students pitch real solutions to real community challenges.
Keynote & Panel
Nigeria's leading voices on education, technology, and the future.
Grand Finale
A landmark convergence of Ogun State's brightest students.
Five Years.UndeniableImpact.
From a single community event to a statewide institution — every number here represents a student who was seen, challenged, and invested in. This is what five years of unwavering commitment looks like.
First edition launches in Sagamu. The Adewale STEM Contest is born.
Expanded to Ikenne and Remo North. Innovation pitch category introduced.
Grand Finale camping format debuts. 300 students, 700 day-visitors.
Cumulative scholarship support crosses ₦25 million. 5,000 students reached.
Fifth consecutive edition. Programme announces institutionalisation under OEIC.
Four Pillars.One Platform.
ASC is not a single event — it is a structured annual journey that takes students from their classrooms in Ogun State all the way to a national-standard innovation stage.
The Adewale STEM Contest
An inter-school science and technology competition open to SS2 students across Ogun State. Schools compete through qualifying zones before the top teams advance to the Grand Finale. Past topics have ranged from renewable energy to agricultural technology — challenging students to apply curriculum knowledge to real-world problems.
Innovation Pitch Stage
Student teams identify a problem in their community and pitch a solution — in front of a live panel of judges drawn from business, technology, and public service. This is where future entrepreneurs are born. Winners receive scholarship support and mentorship connections. The pitches get sharper every year.
Keynote & Panel Sessions
Nigeria's leading voices on education, innovation, and youth development address the conference. Past panels have brought together technologists, educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. For many students in Remo, this is their first direct encounter with people who look like them and have built extraordinary things.
The Grand Finale
A landmark convergence held in October. 300 selected students and teachers gather for the main event, joined by 700 additional participants on the final day. This is where Ogun State's student community experiences what ambition feels like — together, at scale, on a proper stage.
Scholarship Awards
Over ₦25 million has been distributed in scholarship support across five editions. Winners are selected on merit, with special consideration for students from underserved communities within the Remo axis. Every scholarship is a commitment — not just a cheque.
Year 6: The Institution
In 2026, ASC takes its most significant step — transitioning from a founder-led initiative into a formally governed programme under the Ogun Economic & Innovation Council. This edition marks the beginning of a structure that will outlast any individual and serve Ogun State students for the decade ahead.
Mark Your
Calendar.
School Registration
Schools submit their entries for the STEM Contest and Innovation Pitch. Registration is free. All public and private secondary schools in Ogun State are eligible. Deadline is strict — don't wait.
Zonal & Preliminary Stage
Qualifying competitions are held across zones in Ogun State. Top teams from each zone advance to the Grand Finale. Zonal events are open to parents and community members.
Grand Finale
The main event. 300 selected students and teachers. 700 participants on the final day. Keynote address, STEM finals, Innovation Pitch, panel, and scholarship awards.
Why Partner With ASC?
Unmatched Grassroots Reach
5,000+ students reached across Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North over five years. No other programme in Ogun State offers this depth of community penetration with this level of credibility and consistency.
Institutional Credibility
ASC is now anchored under the Ogun Economic & Innovation Council — a formally registered policy and development body. Your partnership is not a donation; it is an institutional investment with governance backing.
Premium Brand Visibility
Your brand is placed in front of 1,000+ students, teachers, parents, and community leaders at the Grand Finale alone — plus months of school-level engagement during the zonal stage.
Measurable CSR Impact
We provide sponsors with a full impact report after every edition — attendance figures, scholarship recipients, school participation, media coverage, and community reach data.
Talent Pipeline Access
The brightest SS2 students in Ogun State compete at ASC. Sponsors at the Gold tier and above receive early access to top performers — a pipeline of future engineers and innovators.
Legacy, Not Just a Logo
As ASC institutionalises, founding sponsors become part of the programme's permanent story. Year 6 partners will be recognised in perpetuity as the organisations that helped ASC become an institution.
INVEST IN OGUN STATE'S
FUTURE.
ASC 2026 is our most significant edition yet. We seek partners who believe investing in young people is the highest-return investment any organisation can make.
Headline Sponsor
Title naming rights, keynote slot, full branding
Category Sponsor
Category naming rights, branded stage, shortlist access
Programme Sponsor
Logo prominence, branded materials, VIP presence
Community Partner
Brand recognition, event listing, impact report
Scholarship Sponsor
Fund named scholarships with full attribution
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Our team will reach out within 48 hours with a full sponsorship deck.
Built FromConviction.
“I started this because I knew what it felt like to be the brightest person in the room with no room to grow. ASC is the room I wish I’d had.”
Michael Adewale Adesanya is a politician, educator, and innovation advocate from Remo, Ogun State. With roots across Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North, he has spent the last decade building at the intersection of technology, education, and community development.
Michael brings four years of Silicon Valley experience, including connections forged at Stanford University and Y Combinator, back to Ogun State — channelling that exposure into programmes and institutions that serve young people at the grassroots. He serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Engineering Entrepreneurship at the University of Lagos.
ASC is his most personal project — a programme he has funded, run, and shown up for every year for five consecutive years. In 2026, he is taking the hardest step any founder can take: building the structure that makes it bigger than him.
Is Your School
Ready?
Registration for ASC 2026 opens May 1st. Every secondary school in Ogun State is eligible. The competition is free to enter. The opportunity is unlimited.
Eligibility & Requirements
- ✦Open to all public and private secondary schools in Ogun State
- ✦STEM Contest: SS2 students only (up to 4 students per school team)
- ✦Innovation Pitch: Any student with a problem worth solving
- ✦Schools must have a supervising teacher registered with the team
- ✦Registration is free — no entry fees for any category
- ✦Registration deadline: May 31st 2026. No exceptions.
How to Register
Complete the Online Form
Fill in your school details, student names, and supervising teacher information via our registration form. Takes under 10 minutes.
Receive Confirmation
You'll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours with your school's registration code and full competition guidelines.
Prepare for Zonals
The zonal stage runs June–July. Your supervising teacher will be sent the schedule and topic brief at least 3 weeks in advance.
Compete at the Grand Finale
Qualifying schools advance to the October Grand Finale. Travel and accommodation for students are covered by the programme.
Questions Answered.
Can't find what you're looking for? Email us at hello@asc2026.ng and we'll respond within 24 hours.