Events & Webinars

Learn, Connect & Grow With AILDS

From free public webinars and intensive professional workshops to open days and graduation ceremonies — AILDS events bring together leaders, learners, and practitioners from across Sierra Leone and Africa.

8 Upcoming Events3 Free Webinars4 Open for RegistrationCertificates Issued

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Events This Year

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Online Webinars

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Free to Attend

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Campuses Hosting

Not to Be Missed

Featured Events

Our most popular and high-impact events for 2026. Register early — places fill quickly.

Featured Event
OpenIn-PersonOpen Day

AILDS Open Day — July 2026

Explore our programmes, meet faculty, and tour both campuses

Saturday, 12 July 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm·6 hours
AILDS HQ, 9 Dumbuya Drive, Hastings Village, Freetown
47 seats remaining61% filled

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

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Featured Event
OpenWebinarWebinar Series

Leadership in the African Context: Principles & Practice

A free public webinar for aspiring and practising leaders

Wednesday, 23 July 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (GMT)·90 minutes
Online — Zoom (link sent on registration)
182 seats remaining39% filled

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

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Featured Event
UpcomingIn-PersonGraduation

AILDS Graduation Ceremony — September 2026

Celebrating the Class of 2025/2026

Saturday, 27 September 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm·3 hours
AILDS HQ, 9 Dumbuya Drive, Hastings Village, Freetown

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

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OpenIn-PersonOpen Day

AILDS Open Day — July 2026

Explore our programmes, meet faculty, and tour both campuses

Saturday, 12 July 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm·6 hours
AILDS HQ, 9 Dumbuya Drive, Hastings Village, Freetown
47 seats remaining61% filled

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

Register Now
OpenWebinarWebinar Series

Leadership in the African Context: Principles & Practice

A free public webinar for aspiring and practising leaders

Wednesday, 23 July 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (GMT)·90 minutes
Online — Zoom (link sent on registration)
182 seats remaining39% filled

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

Register Now
OpenIn-PersonProfessional Development

Project Management Essentials — Intensive Workshop

2-day intensive covering PMI fundamentals and practical tools

Friday–Saturday, 8–9 August 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm (both days)·2 days
AILDS City Campus, 4B Nylander Street, Aberdeen, Freetown
12 seats remaining60% filled

AILDS Project Management Faculty

Department of Project Management

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OpenWebinarWebinar Series

Public Finance Management in Sierra Leone

Understanding budgeting, accountability, and fiscal governance

Thursday, 21 August 2026
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (GMT)·90 minutes
Online — Zoom (link sent on registration)
201 seats remaining20% filled

AILDS Accounting & Finance Faculty

Department of Accounting & Finance

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UpcomingIn-PersonGraduation

AILDS Graduation Ceremony — September 2026

Celebrating the Class of 2025/2026

Saturday, 27 September 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm·3 hours
AILDS HQ, 9 Dumbuya Drive, Hastings Village, Freetown

Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey

Founder & President, AILDS

Register Now
UpcomingIn-PersonProfessional Development

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: From Idea to Business Plan

A practical 3-day bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs

Wednesday–Friday, 15–17 October 2026
9:00 am – 4:30 pm (all three days)·3 days
AILDS City Campus, 4B Nylander Street, Aberdeen, Freetown
25 seats remaining0% filled

AILDS Entrepreneurship Faculty

Department of Entrepreneurship

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UpcomingWebinarWebinar Series

Artificial Intelligence for African Professionals

Practical AI tools and ethical considerations for the workplace

Tuesday, 28 October 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (GMT)·90 minutes
Online — Zoom (link sent on registration)
400 seats remaining0% filled

AILDS ICT & AI Faculty

Department of Artificial Intelligence

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UpcomingIn-PersonOpen Day

AILDS Open Day — November 2026

September intake information session and campus experience

Saturday, 14 November 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm·5 hours
AILDS HQ, 9 Dumbuya Drive, Hastings Village, Freetown
100 seats remaining0% filled

AILDS Admissions Team

Office of Admissions

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AILDS Webinar Series

Our free monthly webinar series covers leadership, governance, finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. All sessions are live on Zoom and open to anyone — no AILDS enrolment required. Certificates of attendance are issued to all participants.

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Free to attend — open to all professionals
Monthly sessions, 90 minutes each
Certificate of attendance issued
Live Q&A with AILDS faculty
Recordings available on request

Partner With Us on an Event

AILDS welcomes partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private sector organisations, and professional bodies to co-host training sessions, seminars, and capacity-building workshops. Our campuses are fully equipped for events of up to 120 participants.

Enquire about partnerships

Speak at an AILDS Event

We regularly invite practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to speak at our events and webinars. If you have expertise relevant to leadership, governance, development, or professional practice in Africa, we would love to hear from you.

Submit a speaker enquiry

Stay Connected With AILDS

Register for an upcoming event, join our free webinar series, or apply to one of our nationally accredited programmes. Your development journey starts here.