By Stanley Senya
Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – Accra will host a three-day international public relations conference and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards Gala from October 1 to 3, 2025.
The event, organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, in collaboration with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) and IPRA, will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said the conference would examine the evolving role of strategic communication in response to global shifts, with sessions focusing on communicating artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa’s development and addressing illegal mining (galamsey) through effective communication.
It said participants will benefit from expert discussions, sector-specific case studies, and interactive exhibitions. Optional guided heritage tours will also be organised to blend professional engagement with cultural experiences.
The statement said, President John Dramani Mahama, a Fellow of both IPR Ghana and APRA, will serve as Special Guest of Honour and deliver the keynote address.
Other national leaders expected to speak include the Minister for Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Mr. Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
The statement said, international speakers would include Mr. Jan Eissfeldt, Director and Global Head of Trust and Safety at the Wikimedia Foundation, and Mr. Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Africa Lead at OpenAI, alongside other high-profile experts from the communications, technology, and policy sectors.
Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, President of IPR Ghana and CEO of Stratcomm Africa, Mr. Arik Karani, President of APRA and Ms. Nataša Pavlović Bujas, President of IPRA, will also deliver remarks.
The conference will climax with the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on October 3.
“This will be the first time Ghana hosts the prestigious awards, which celebrate outstanding public relations campaigns globally and mark the 70th anniversary of IPRA”, the statement added.
The event is open to communication professionals, AI experts, policymakers, academics, development actors, media practitioners, and students interested in exploring the intersection of communication, technology, and innovation.
GNA
Christian Akorlie