MaleMatters Conference

Helping boys see more possibilities for who they can become.

Our flagship annual gathering brings boys together for conversations, learning, and exposure to positive male role models, helping them explore purpose, leadership, relationships, work, and the kind of men they want to become.

1,320+Boys reached
2States covered — Osun & Oyo
4Editions held to date
15Secondary Schools

What it is

A day of learning, connection, and possibility.

Through keynote sessions, personal stories, interactive discussions, and breakout sessions, boys engage with ideas around purpose, character, leadership, relationships, wellbeing, and their future.

Most importantly, they meet men who show them that there is more than one way to build a meaningful life.

Boys attending a MaleMatters Conference session
A boy speaking during a MaleMatters Conference session

Why it matters

What kind of man do I want to become?

Boys often receive strong messages about what it means to be a man, to be tough, successful, financially independent, and always in control.

The conference expands their view of what is possible by connecting them with diverse male role models, new ideas, and practical pathways for growth.

The experience

More than a room. A new perspective.

Hear

Real stories from men navigating work, business, leadership, relationships, and life.

Explore

Interactive conversations that help boys think about purpose, identity, and their future.

Connect

Meaningful interaction with peers and positive male role models.

Act

Practical steps boys can take beyond the conference.

“The Malematters 2025 conference was an absolutely transformative experience for me. Having attended the 2023 conference, which was pivotal in helping me build my confidence, this year's event felt like a significant continuation of that growth.”Participant, MaleMatters Conference

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