Accra, Nov 16, GNA – All is set to host the highly anticipated Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2025 on March 27, 2025, at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre in Accra.
The objectives of the event include promoting AI innovation, fostering collaboration across sectors, celebrating excellence within the field, raising awareness about AI’s potential, and building capacity within Ghana’s emerging AI ecosystem.
It will be held on the theme: “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: Hype or Reality?”
Dr Kwami Ahiabenu, Chair of the Organizing Committee, in a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the event would convene AI experts, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the transformative role of AI in Ghana’s sustainable development and recognize outstanding contributions to AI innovation.
It would be organized by Knowledge Innovations in association with Deloitte Ghana and other partners including TechFocus, Penplusbytes, AIDEC Digital, Dothouse Digital, GH Tribune, Ghana Bizhub, Knowledge Web Centre, the Telecom Channel, Media General, and the High Street Journal.
He said the summit aims to build momentum around AI-driven solutions that address some of the country’s pressing challenges across healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, and governance.
In sharing his enthusiasm for the upcoming summit, Dr. Ahiabenu emphasized the strategic importance of the event for Ghana’s development.
“We are thrilled to host the Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2025, which represents an essential step toward ensuring that Ghana can leverage AI effectively for national progress,” he said.
Dr. Ahiabenu said the event would catalyze conversations, collaborations, and innovations that have the potential to shape Ghana’s AI landscape and support sustainable growth across key industries.
Mr Daniel Owusu, Country Managing Partner at Deloitte Ghana, also expressed the importance of the event for Ghana’s technological advancement, saying, “At Deloitte Ghana, we recognize the critical role AI plays in driving productivity and creating competitive advantages across industries.
“The Ghana AI Summit & Awards is an invaluable platform to connect industry leaders, academics, and policymakers to harness the potential of AI for Ghana’s future. This event will help pave the way for a stronger, more innovative Ghana,” he stated.
The summit would welcome a broad spectrum of participants, including AI researchers, technology entrepreneurs, industry executives, government officials, investors, students, civil society representatives, and international organizations. This diverse audience is expected to contribute to a dynamic dialogue on AI’s potential in Ghana and foster partnerships that will fuel future growth.
Attendees can expect keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, an academic conference with peer-reviewed submissions, and an exhibition space showcasing cutting-edge AI solutions. The evening will culminate in an Awards Ceremony honoring distinguished achievements in AI.
GNA