The Conversation Conference returns for its sixth edition: bringing people, ideas and action t ogether around the future of mental health and wellbeing.
The Conversation Conference (TCC) is a gathering dedicated to advancing dialogue and action around mental health. The conference aims to break stigma, influence policy, and promote practical solutions that support mental wellbeing in homes, workplaces, communities and the country at large.
Each year, TCC brings together expert voices, personal stories, creative expression and cross-sector collaboration to create a platform for awareness, education and change.
Join the conversationOctober 2027
Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja
Professionals, leaders, advocates, organisations and communities.
To turn important mental health conversations into meaningful action.
Strategic Investments, Partnerships, and Community-Led Action for Resilient and Inclusive Communities.
TCC 5.0 focuses attention on how Nigeria can build mental health systems and communities that are resilient, inclusive and responsive to the needs of people across different stages of life.
A national platform for learning, connection, ideas and action.
We explored the investments needed to make mental health a stronger part of Nigeria's future.
We connected public, private, development and community actors around shared priorities.
We heard ideas and experiences that place communities and lived realities at the centre.
We considered practical approaches for more resilient and inclusive communities.
Distinguished leaders, mental health experts and development practitioners coming together for an important national conversation.
Vice President Shettima is an agricultural economist and former banker who served as Commissioner across several Borno State ministries and as Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. He was elected to the Senate in 2019 and became Vice President in 2023.
Gen. Marwa is a retired military officer and former Military Governor of Borno and Lagos States. He has served in senior military and diplomatic roles and was appointed Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA in 2021, with his appointment renewed for another five-year term in 2025.
Professor Omigbodun became Nigeria's first female Professor of Psychiatry in 2008. She founded the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the University of Ibadan and has contributed extensively to child, adolescent and women's mental health, research, training and advocacy.
Perspectives from mental health, public policy, development and community advocacy.
More than a conference, a space for meaningful conversations and connections.
Every child has a voice. Every voice deserves to be heard. Explore the TCC 2026 competition created to give children and young people with additional needs a platform to express their experiences, ideas and hopes.
Explore the competitionTake a look back at the conversations, people and moments that brought us here.
Where the conversation began.
The conversation continued.
More voices. More action.
The journey to TCC 5.0.
Whether you work in policy, healthcare, business, development, media, education or advocacy, TCC creates room for you to learn and contribute.
TCC 5.0 is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to listen, learn, connect and contribute.
Register for TCC 6.0The right ambience to meet, collaborate, discuss and socialise.
TCC 5.0 will bring the conversation to Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
A look at the people and moments that have shaped the conversation.
TCC is organised by Intersect Consortium, working across public, private and nonprofit sectors to strengthen mental health conversations and action.
The Conversation Conference is an annual conference designed to promote mental health conversations and provide a forum for experts and stakeholders to identify and discuss solutions to mental health challenges in Nigeria.
Click the Register button on this website and complete the registration process. Registration is required for attendance.
General attendance is free, but registration is required. Some sessions or workshops may have limited capacity and may require additional sign-up.
TCC 6.0 will hold in October 2027 at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The conference welcomes corporate organisations, NGOs, public-sector stakeholders, healthcare and human resources professionals, advocates, creatives and others interested in mental health and wellbeing.
Yes. Organisations interested in exhibition stands, partnership, sponsorship or other forms of participation can reach out using the contact details below.
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