AYAC26

A gatheringbuilt to last and ready for next levels.

The Annual Youth Alive Convention is a life-transforming gathering of young people from all walks of life, hosted by Living Faith Church Worldwide at Canaanland, Ota and carried live to youth fellowships across the globe.

Six days under
open heavens

  1. 01Dynamic worship sessions
  2. 02Inspiring messages from anointed ministers
  3. 03Life-changing testimonies
  4. 04Networking and fellowship
  5. 05Activities and competitions
  6. 06Special creative ministrations
A worship leader singing through golden stage haze

From Canaanland
to the nations

AYAC is hosted by the Youth Alive Fellowship, the youth arm of Living Faith Church Worldwide, on a mission to secure the future of young people through a church-based movement.

Delegates travel in from across Africa and the diaspora to Faith Tabernacle, one of the largest church auditoria in the world, while the broadcast carries every session live to youth fellowships in over 120 countries.

Delegates in suits dancing with national flags between the rows
  • Spirituality
  • Purpose
  • Leadership
  • Service
  • Responsibility
  • Integrity

Asked,
answered

Everything delegates ask before making the trip to Canaanland: dates, registration, accommodation, the daily schedule and what to wear.

August 18th to 23rd, 2026, with sessions running from morning prayers at 5:30am to the evening service.

Next Levels, drawn from Micah 2:10: Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest. AYAC 2025's theme was Built to Last.

Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, the international headquarters of Living Faith Church Worldwide.

AYAC 2026 registration costs ₦1,000 (under one US dollar) per person, and it is compulsory for every attendee, including those who do not need accommodation. You register online for the convention holding August 18 to 23, 2026 at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota.

Yes. AYAC 2026 sessions stream live on the Youth Alive Global YouTube channel for everyone who cannot travel to Canaanland, Ota. The programme runs from the morning prayers through the evening services across all five days, August 18 to 23, 2026.

Faith Tabernacle is at Km 10, Idiroko Road, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, about an hour by road from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. From Lagos, take the Lagos to Abeokuta expressway to the Canaanland gate at Ota; commercial buses and ride-hailing both serve the route, and parking is available on the grounds.

Yes. Diaspora members can watch every AYAC 2026 session live on the Youth Alive Global YouTube channel. Services run on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1), so in August the 5:00pm evening session is 5:00pm in London and 12:00 noon in New York. Convert the daily schedule to your own time zone before each session.

Employers and recruiters join the AYAC 2026 Job Fair separately from delegate registration. Reach the Youth Alive team through the Contact page to book a Job Fair or Exhibition stand, and they will share booth details and the next steps for partners.

  • Morning prayer session: 5:30 – 6:00am
  • Morning session: 7:00am
  • Workshop session: 12:00 – 2:00pm
  • Job fair and exhibition: 3:00 – 4:00pm
  • Evening session: 5:00 – 8:00pm

Yes. Accommodation is arranged for participants who require it; indicate it during registration.

Yes. The convention is open to everyone who desires to be empowered to overcome the challenges of life.

Decent and comfortable.

Your move.

Register for AYAC 2026Read the 2025 sermons

Registration is ₦1,000 per person.