By Stanley Senya
Accra, May 19, GNA – The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and the Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) will host their annual conferences in Accra from August 20 to August 22, 2025.
Bringing together marketing and ICT professionals, the conferences will explore the intersection of digital innovation and AI-driven marketing, highlighting how technology is reshaping brand-consumer engagement and unlocking new opportunities for business growth across Africa.
The event will be on the theme: “Thriving in Africa’s Evolving Markets: Trust, Trends, and Technology.’
A statement issued in Accra by the organisers said the launch of the event would feature an impressive lineup of industry leaders and dignitaries, including David Gowu, President, TICON Africa; Dr. Jannie Zaaiman, Secretary General, TICON Africa; Mr. Richard Kafui, Executive Director, IIPGH and Mr. David Balikuddembe, Secretary General, AMC.
The rest are Kwabena Agyekum, Registrar/CEO, CIMG; Ama Amoah, Vice President, CIMG; Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Ghana Tourism Authority; and TICON Africa board members such as Prof. Robert Ebo Hinson, among others.
It said with an expected audience of over 500 delegates from 35 African countries, discussions would centre on topics such as unlocking Africa’s youth potential and accelerating digital transformation in the business environment.
It said the theme underscored the vital link between marketing and ICT, emphasizing collaboration to drive competitiveness and sustainable success in Africa’s dynamic economic landscape.
Mr David Gowu, President of TICON Africa said, “The 2025 TICON Africa Conference will deliver vital insights, foster future-shaping conversations, and position delegates at the forefront of Africa’s rapidly advancing digital economy.”
He said beyond the high-impact sessions, delegates would have the opportunity to engage in curated networking and cultural experiences, including an immersive cultural evening and a beachside barbecue dinner at one of Ghana’s most stunning coastal locations.
Mr Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, emphasized Ghana’s commitment to showcasing its tourism excellence.
“The Ghana Tourism Authority sees this conference as a timely opportunity to present the vision of President John Dramani Mahama to make Ghana the number one tourism destination in Africa,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prof. Robert Ebo Hinson, Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School, highlighted the constructive collaboration between marketing and technology, stating: “For this conference, I will play a key role in bringing marketing and IT together, because it’s marketing that will change Ghana.”
Mr. David Eduaful, Managing Director of Labadi Beach Hotel, reassured delegates of a world-class hospitality experience, promising an unforgettable five-star stay throughout the conference.
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