Dominion City Church has announced that it will host the 2026 edition of its yearly Next Level Conference, themed "Empowerment for All-Round Dominion," from October 1 to 4, 2026. The conference will take place at Dominion City, located beside Lagos Business School in Ajah, Lagos. The event is organized by Dr. David Ogbueli, the General Overseer of Dominion City. The conference aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for all-round dominion, purposeful living, and leadership excellence.
The four-day spiritual, leadership, and transformational gathering will feature sessions scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. The conference will bring together distinguished ministers, leadership development experts, business thinkers, and influential voices from across Africa and beyond. Some of the notable speakers include Kenyan Bishop Titus Masika, Ugandan journalist and author Dr. David Sseppuuya, and Dr. Niyi Adesanya, among others. The event will also feature music ministers like Yinka Okeleye, David Nkennor, Rhema Unoha, and Anthony Kani.
According to a statement from the church, the conference is expected to attract over 15,000 participants from different professional, entrepreneurial, ministry, and leadership backgrounds. The event will provide a platform for spiritual renewal, capacity development, marketplace transformation, vocational skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, business and career advancement, and practical insights into navigating the challenges of contemporary society. The conference will address the connection between spiritual development, leadership capacity, economic advancement, and societal transformation.
A significant component of the conference will be vocational skills training in crafts like shoe-making, soap-making, barbing, sewing/tailoring, adire-making, and use of AI, among others. The training aims to equip participants with practical, income-generating competencies to improve their employability, encourage entrepreneurship, promote self-reliance, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. This initiative is part of Dominion City's effort to invest in the all-round development of its worshippers and contribute to societal intervention programs.
The 2026 Next Level Conference will explore themes including "Reigning as priests and kings," "Financial and marketplace dominion," "The Joseph and Esther revolution," "Excellence in leadership," "Advancement in business and career," and "Building the capacity to thrive in adversity." Through teachings, ministerial sessions, and practical leadership perspectives, participants will be challenged to move beyond personal advancement towards creating measurable value in their families, organizations, businesses, communities, and nations.
Dominion City, under the apostolic leadership of Dr. Ogbueli, has been consistent in investing in the all-round development of its worshippers and implementing societal intervention programs with a resounding impact in solving problems. The church's efforts have been focused on empowering individuals and communities through spiritual growth, leadership development, and economic empowerment. The 2026 Next Level Conference is expected to build on this legacy and provide a platform for individuals to grow and develop in various areas.
The conference will provide a unique opportunity for participants to network with influential voices from across Africa and beyond. With its focus on spiritual development, leadership capacity, economic advancement, and societal transformation, the 2026 Next Level Conference is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of the participants and the broader community. The event is a testament to Dominion City's commitment to empowering individuals and contributing to the development of society.
Key points
- The conference will feature vocational skills training in various crafts.
- The event aims to equip individuals with practical, income-generating competencies.
- The conference will attract over 15,000 participants from different professional backgrounds.
