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The Ekiti Experience

NiMSA Southwest Regional Convention
7–11 October 2026 · Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Cultural procession in Igede-Ekiti
View across Ado-Ekiti
Fajuyi overpass in Ado-Ekiti
Five days
One city
Symposiums
Panels
Debates
Excursion
Awards night
Hin káàbọ̀
Cultural procession in Igede-EkitiView across Ado-Ekiti

Explore Ekiti

Scenic view in Ekiti
A speaker presenting at a podium.
Panoramic view of the town below Iworoko mountain, Ekiti.
Landscape in Ekiti
View across Ado-Ekiti
Fajuyi overpass in Ado-Ekiti
Cultural procession in Igede-Ekiti

At the
convention

A speaker presenting at a podium.
Academic programme
Symposium, panel session, abstract presentations and clinical skills.
Cultural procession in Igede-Ekiti
Landscape in Ekiti
An award presentation on stage.
Evening events
Caucus meeting on Thursday. Dinner and awards on Saturday.

Event lineup

Arrival
07 October 2026
Touch down in Ado-Ekiti, settle in, and meet the Southwest.
ARC 1
Wed 07
Arrival · Meet & Greet
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Symposium
08 October 2026
Symposiums, panels, and presentations by day. Caucus by night.
ARC 2
Thu 08
Symposium · Panel Session · Abstract Presentation · Clinical Skills Session · Quiz · Caucus Meeting
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Excursion
09 October 2026
Debate and pitch by day. Excursion, picnic, and pool party to close.
ARC 3
Fri 09
Debate · The Pitch Arena · Excursion · Picnic · Pool Party
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Outreach & sport
10 October 2026
ARC 4
Sat 10
Medical Outreach · Sport · Dinner & Awards Night
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Departure
11 October 2026
One last morning together before the journey home.
ARC 5
Sun 11
Departure
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Abstracts
Closes 18 September
Student-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare transformation. Submissions close 18 September.
Call for abstracts
18 Sep
Student-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare transformation. Submissions close 18 September.
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Arrival
07 October 2026
Touch down in Ado-Ekiti, settle in, and meet the Southwest.
ARC 1
Wed 07
Arrival · Meet & Greet
View day
Symposium
08 October 2026
Symposiums, panels, and presentations by day. Caucus by night.
ARC 2
Thu 08
Symposium · Panel Session · Abstract Presentation · Clinical Skills Session · Quiz · Caucus Meeting
View day
Excursion
09 October 2026
Debate and pitch by day. Excursion, picnic, and pool party to close.
ARC 3
Fri 09
Debate · The Pitch Arena · Excursion · Picnic · Pool Party
View day
Outreach & sport
10 October 2026
ARC 4
Sat 10
Medical Outreach · Sport · Dinner & Awards Night
View day
Departure
11 October 2026
One last morning together before the journey home.
ARC 5
Sun 11
Departure
View day
Abstracts
Closes 18 September
Student-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare transformation. Submissions close 18 September.
Call for abstracts
18 Sep
Student-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare transformation. Submissions close 18 September.
View abstracts

Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State

View over Iworoko from the mountain, Ekiti State

Five-day
programme

Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026.
Arrival & Meet & Greet
Wed 07
Academic Programme
Thu 08
Debate, Excursion & Pool Party
Fri 09
Outreach, Sport & Awards
Sat 10
Departure
Sun 11
The organisers will share session times and venue details through the official convention channels.

Events &
activities

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Excursion
Friday 9 October, as part of ARC 3.
Lake and surrounding hills in Ekiti
Picnic & Pool Party
Picnic and pool party on Friday 9 October.
Outdoor swimming pool with a poolside terrace and surrounding trees
Symposiums
Symposium, panel session and abstract presentations on Thursday 8 October.
Cultural procession in Igede-Ekiti
Sports
Sport on Saturday 10 October.
Scenic view in Ekiti
Medical Outreach
Medical outreach on Saturday 10 October.
Fajuyi overpass in Ado-Ekiti
Before you arrive

Plan your visit

Registration details are coming soon.
The Ekiti Experience convention poster
Convention dates
Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026.
Registration updates
Registration updates
Join the official WhatsApp group for registration announcements.
Arrival & departure
Arrival & departure
Arrival and meet & greet on Wednesday 7 October. Departure on Sunday 11 October.
Registration details are coming soon.
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Convention details

Landscape in Ekiti
Dates
Lake and surrounding hills in Ekiti
Location
Cultural procession in Igede-Ekiti
Who can attend
Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 October 2026.
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Medical students from across the NiMSA Southwest region.

FAQs

Dates, registration and submissions.
Have another question?
Contact the organisers.
When is the convention?

Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th October 2026.

Where is it happening?

Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Who is it for?

Medical students from across the NiMSA Southwest region.

How do I register?

Registration details are coming soon. Get registration updates.

How do I get updates?

Join the official WhatsApp group for announcements and registration information.

Where do I submit an abstract?

Through the call for abstracts. Submissions close 18th September 2026.

What should I bring?

The organisers will share a packing list closer to the convention.

Convention information

More details ↗
Event lineup: official convention poster

Event lineup ↗

ARC 1 to ARC 5

Call for abstracts: official convention poster

Call for abstracts ↗

Deadline: 18 September

Organising committee: official convention poster

Organising committee ↗

29 committee members

Registration details
coming soon.

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The Ekiti Experience. NiMSA Southwest Regional Convention, 7–11 October 2026, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.