By Stanley Senya
Accra, Jan. 27, GNA – Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) and Voazok Agritours Canada will hold an inaugural Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit, scheduled for July 16-17, 2025, at Innovation Place, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The summit aims to create a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the agribusiness sectors of Canada and Ghana.
A statement issued in Accra said it would bring together leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and explore cutting-edge opportunities that drive economic transformation and food security.
It said the Summit would feature a combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking activities.
The summit will be organized over a period of two days, with each day focusing on specific themes or topics relevant to the agribusiness sector.
It sought to facilitate collaboration, share knowledge and best practices, promote investment opportunities, support capacity building, foster networking and partnerships, and drive innovation and sustainability.
The summit’s themes include enhancing efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness across agribusiness value chains, from farm to fork and promoting value addition, processing, and packaging of agricultural products to create higher value and expand market opportunities.
It was also to harness technology and innovation to drive efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in agricultural production, processing, and distribution and exploring opportunities for export-oriented agriculture, market access, trade facilitation, and international partnerships to enhance global competitiveness.
“It will address challenges related to climate change, environmental sustainability, and natural resource management in agricultural production systems,” it added.
Mr Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw, Country Founder/MD, Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana, said “At GEN-Ghana, we are deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation across all sectors, especially in agribusiness, which holds tremendous potential for economic transformation in Ghana and beyond.”
He said Co-hosting the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025 aligned perfectly with their mission to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to unlock opportunities, share knowledge, and drive sustainable development.
“This summit is a platform to amplify the voices of agribusiness leaders, showcase Ghana’s potential on the global stage, and strengthen the ties between our two nations. We look forward to co-creating an event that will inspire action and deliver a lasting impact for businesses and communities alike,” he said.
Mr Derrick Owusu-Kodua, CEO, Voazok Agritours Incorporated, Canada said, “Voazok Agritours is honoured to co-host the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025, a groundbreaking event dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the agribusiness sector.”
He said as a champion for sustainable agricultural practices and cross-cultural exchange, the summit was a unique opportunity to bridge expertise from Canada and Ghana, empowering stakeholders to address global food security challenges while unlocking economic potential.
“Together, we aim to inspire a new era of agribusiness excellence that will benefit communities, businesses, and the environment for generations to come,” he added.
Dr Marry Bur, Professor Emerita, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan said, “As the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025, I am deeply honoured to help guide this transformative initiative.”
He said the summit represented a powerful platform for fostering innovation, building partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across the agribusiness sector in both Canada and Ghana.
Dr Bur, who is also a Former Principal Investigator for the Technical Education for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana, said by uniting industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors, we aim to unlock new opportunities and create a future where agribusiness serves as a cornerstone for economic development and food security.
“Together, we are shaping a legacy of collaboration and resilience in global agribusiness,” he said.
GNA