Tech in Ghana has become the leading UK-Ghana platform that brings together Ghana’s tech ecosystem for global knowledge sharing, valuable networking, and to showcase innovation.
Since launching in 2017, the high-level event has featured over 350 speakers and tech companies, and received support from entities including Ghana’s Ministry of Communications, Facebook, Visa, MTN, Ashesi University, the British and Ghana High Commissions, London Tech Week (Europe’s biggest startup festival) and many more.
Tech in Ghana supports Ghana’s burgeoning tech industry by providing a platform to highlight, engage, stimulate and connect with founders, government agencies, corporate tech companies, and investors and influencers both locally and globally.
The platform features interactive plenary and breakout discussions with leaders in the sector, B2B networking, and innovation showcases.
This year, Tech in Ghana will explore topics including the role of technology in the AfCFTA; Navigating amidst Covid - Success stories from tech startups; Driving more females in to ICT; Connecting the Unconnected; Social Entrepreneurship, plus Boost with Facebook and crypto workshops and much more.
Tech in Ghana is the brainchild of award-winning communications expert Akosua Annobil, who in 2018 was named in the Financial Times as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Leaders in the UK Tech Sector.
Being held for the first time, and spearheaded by the Vice President’s office, Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) provides a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of Ghana’s digital innovation ecosystem and build momentum towards a shared vision for its future development.
The week will comprise of a programme of activities, including a high-level plenary session, Maker-Space, Exhibitions and Tech in Ghana, all held at the Accra International Conference Centre’s Grand Arena.
GDIW emanates from a Trilateral Cooperation between Ghana, Germany and Israel on innovation and development to promote government level awareness for digital innovation while also adding impetus to the growth of the digital innovation ecosystem in Ghana.
It’s supported by a multi-stakeholder committee including the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI), Accra Digital Center (ADC), the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Ghana Chamber of Technology Ashesi University College and the University of Ghana.
Theme: Innovating for the Future:
Tech, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
9:30am – 09:45am:
Opening Keynote
Harriet Thompson, British High Commissioner for Ghana
09:45am – 10:00am:
Keynote
Papa Kow Bartels, Ghana High Commision, UK
10:00am – 10:15am:
Keynote
Honorable Ama Pomaa Boateng, Ministry of Communications
10:15am – 10:30am:
Ghana’s Mobile Innovation Trends 2022
Kenechi Okeleke, Lead Analyst, GSMA Intelligence
10:30am – 11:30am:
Panel
Navigating Against the Odds Amidst Covid:
The Success Stories of Hubs & Startups Across Africa
Hosted by the Ghana Hubs Network
Brian Dzensi Ho Node Hub
Maurice Caschino Kumasi Hive
Josiah Eyison iSpace Ghana
Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi Mzuzu ehub
Uche Aniche Startup South, Nigeria
Moderator: Gideon Brefo HapaSpace
11:30am – 1:00pm:
Parallel Sessions
Ghana’s Next Tech Generation
Presentations from:
Izzy Obeng Foundervine
Manuella Mensah Kwaku African Science Academy
Diana Murungu African Science Academy
Tyrone Adu Girl Code
Daniel Owusu The Misfit Consulting
Tony Blair Institute (Invite Only)
The Power of Connections -
Strengthening African Tech Startup Networks
1:15pm – 2:00pm: Break
2:00pm – 3:00pm:
Presentations
Highlighting Women in Tech
Elizabeth Gyamfa Akuamoah Solar Taxi: Innovating for a Cleaner Future
Meghan McCormich Oze: Driving Growth with Data
Vanessa Sanyauke Step Up: Accelerating Female Tech Talent
Jacqueline Hanson-Kotei MTN: The Role of Women in Tech
Ifeoma Uddoh Shecluded: Spearheading Female-Focused Investment
3:00pm – 4:00pm:
Capacity Building Workshop
How to launch a Podcast to Leverage Your Business:
And Get it on Spotify
Bernard Achampong, Founder, UnEdited
4:00pm: Ends
8:00am - 8:30am: Breakfast & Registration
8:30am:
Host Welcome
Akosua Annobil Tech in Ghana: The story so far
David Ofori Accra Digital Centre
Regina Bauerochse Barbosa GIZ Country Director
10:15am – 10:30am:
Keynote
Adaora Ikenze
Head, Anglophone West Africa, Public Policy
Meta
10:30am – 11:15am:
Panel
The Role of Technology in the
African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
A private sector perspective
Schandorf Adu Jetstream Africa
Tsonam Akpeloo SUKU Technologies &
Association of Ghana Industries
Cecil Senna Nutakor eCampus
Irina Oduro KudiGo
Moderator: Teki Akuetteh Falconer Africa Digital Rights Hub
11.15am – 12:00pm:
Panel
Connecting the Unconnected:
What are we doing to connect the next billion to the internet?
Adaora Ikenze Meta
Louisa Sosu MTN
Worlali Senyo Farmerline
Bridget Boakye Tony Blair Institute
GIFEC
Moderator: Edmund Bawuah Ooredoo Myanmar Fintech Ltd
12:00am – 12:45pm:
Panel
Social Entrepreneurship x Social Innovation:
Why blending purpose and profit is a good thing
Adwoa Ofori Women's Haven Africa
Cecil Senna Nutakor eCampus
Josiah Eyison iSpace Ghana
Edwin zu Cudoje Social Enterprise Ghana
Vivian Mensah-Dogbatse Ghana Innovation Hub
Moderator: Stephen Bediako OBE Black Global Trust
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch
2:30pm – 3:30pm:
Parallel Breakout Sessions
Boost with Facebook Training Session
Hosted by Meta
Trainer: Derek Tsorme
How to leverage Facebook’s tools to boost your business,
get more visibility and find new customers
Register for Boost with Facebook
Crypto & Ghana’s eCedi:
The use case, security and payment integration
Speakers:
Eli Hini MobileMoney Ltd (MTN)
Carl Ashie Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
Daniel Ankomah SAS Investment Management
Loretta Joseph Lo-Jo Consultants
Emmanuel Kankam Boadu FastAd Market Ltd
Moderator: Farooq Maiga Zeni Consult Technologies
4:00pm: Ghana Digital Innovation Week Closing Ceremony
