The Countdown Begins: Ghana AI Summit 2026 Takes Place 29–30 July

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Published On: July 02, 2026


Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector, and the Ghana AI Summit is where Ghana's response takes shape. Taking place 29–30 July 2026 in Accra, the summit will unite the country's foremost AI minds, decision-makers, and innovators on a single platform, thereby driving knowledge exchange, strategic collaboration, and bold thinking to firmly establish Ghana as the AI capital of Africa.

The Ghana AI Summit comes at a critical moment for our country, as artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, work, and the future of productivity. With this year’s theme centered on job creation and enabling strategies to deal with job destruction, the summit offers individuals a timely opportunity to learn how AI can make them more productive, efficient, and effective in their current roles, while also helping them build the skills needed to remain competitive in a changing economy. It is especially relevant for persons who may not be seeking a new job but who recognize the need to upskill, adapt, and strengthen their capacity to thrive as AI transforms how work is done.

The Ghana AI Summit is made possible through partnership with leading firms in Ghana, including IPMC University College, Africon, BSystems, Media General, Devtraco Group, Prudential Bank, and Hisense Ghana.  

Featured Speakers

The summit will feature leading voices in artificial intelligence and the technology industry, including Sheriff Issaka, Founder of African Languages Lab; Professor Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Chair of the National Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Defense Research Project; Kojo Amissah, Strategy and Performance Consultant at CITAM; James Mane, Founder of the AI Research Society of Africa; Adoley Azu, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for AI Policy & Governance; Dr. Gillian Hammah, Chief Executive Officer of GradePoint AI; Professor Isaac Wiafe, Professor at the University of Ghana; Deborah Asmah, Co-Founder of Npontu Technologies Limited; Edward Aikins, Senior Manager at Deloitte Ghana; Gideon Asare, Founder of Africon LLC; Gideon Baffoe, Managing Director of Africa AI Consult; and Dr. Emmanuel Kojo Nartey.

Registration is still in progress, seats are filling up quickly, and prospective participants are encouraged to register early to be part of this landmark gathering

Interested participants should register via the Ghana AI Summit website: https://ghanaaisummit.com/registrations/new 

About Ghana AI Summit
The Ghana AI Summit is Ghana’s leading platform dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence through collaboration, innovation, and education. The summit brings together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, startups, civil society, and the international community to explore AI solutions that drive sustainable development and economic transformation.
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