Tech in Ghana Conference LDN

Bringing Ghana's leading fintech, innovation and regulatory ecosystem to London for a full day of exciting discussion, knowledge sharing and networking.

Overview

The inaugural Tech in Ghana Conference was hailed a huge success by British and Ghanaian industry influencers who came together for the groundbreaking event held in London on Monday 27th February.

The TIGC, which took place at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard’s prestigious premises in Moorgate, included informative panel discussions and keynotes from the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ghana Adam Afriyie; CEO of Ghana’s Investment Promotion Centre Yofi Grant; Vodafone Ghana’s director for enterprise and wholesale Angela Mensah-Poku; African Science Academy founder Tom Ilube; and WorldRemit CEO Ismail Ahmed.

Attendees included over 100 leading business executives, entrepreneurs and international journalists who were joined by representatives from the Bank of Ghana, National Communications Authority, Ghana High Commission, and UK tech firms and investors.

The Tech in Ghana Conference was organised by London-based company AB2020, in partnership with the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce, while Vodafone Business Solutions, WorldRemit and Interpay were sponsors. A networking drinks reception was hosted by De Christ Wines.

Testimonials

‘It was excellent to see first-hand the huge amount of innovation and excitement surrounding opportunities for technology advances in Ghana. I am confident the conference will lead to many further discussions: with businesses; with contacts; and networks made at the event.’

Adam Afriyie, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ghana

The Tech in Ghana London Conference was fantastic. Bright and brilliant people in one room. See you next year!’

Angela Mensah-Poku, Vodafone Ghana Director for Enterprise and Wholesale

‘A really well organised event, great speakers, content, insights on the tech opportunity; business, social and education. A lot of value - thanks to the TIGC team’

Julian Ansah, Delegate

‘The feedback from attendees and speakers has been incredible, and it was great to see new relationships being established. Following the demand we’re excited to be having strategic conversations and outlining plans for 2018.’

Founder, Akosua Annobil