14th edition of the Tech in Ghana 2024 launched in Accra
The 14th edition of the Tech in Ghana 2024 conference has been launched in Accra to strengthen and showcase Ghana’s thriving tech ecosystem both locally and to the world.
The event, which is a prominent UK-Ghana platform would take place at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra on November 26-27. It is on the theme: “Security, Synergy, and Storytelling”
It will feature discussions on innovation in health and education, partnerships in entertainment, technology and strategies for addressing challenges like regulation and funding.
This year’s edition also marks the introduction of the Tech in Ghana mobile app, designed to enhance networking and engagement for attendees.
The app will allow participants to access personalized agendas, connect with other attendees, and learn more about exhibitors and speakers.
Madam Hariet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana in an address at the launch highlighted the Commission’s unwavering support for the sector since 2017.
According to her, Ghana’s tech ecosystem has become a platform for collaboration, bringing together, innovators, investors, and industry players not only from Ghana but across the globe.
The conference, which began in 2017, has become a flagship event for Ghana’s tech industry, attracting over 4,000 participants and 700 speakers across its 13 previous editions in London.
She said this year, the event promised to continue its tradition of fostering collaboration and innovation among start-ups, investors, government agencies, and multinational companies.
Madam Thompson commended the rapid growth and development of the tech industry in Ghana, describing it as a driving force for economic growth and innovation.
She expressed optimism about the upcoming edition of the Tech in Ghana event, that it is expected to be “bigger and better than ever.”
She noted that the UK Government values Tech in Ghana for fostering a two-way exchange of information and ideas, enabling mutual learning between stakeholders and addressing concerns about barriers to technology access, such as cost, while affirming that these challenges are central to discussions at the event.
“The whole echoes of Tech in Ghana is about overcoming challenges. If cost is excluding people from tech, I am sure this will be a key topic of discussion,” she said.
Madam Akosua Annobil, the Founder of Tech in Ghana speaking with journalists after the press launch said over the past seven years, the tech ecosystem in Ghana had grown immensely, and the upcoming event would reflect both the growth of the ecosystem and the platform itself.
She explained that the purpose of Tech in Ghana was to strengthen, connect, and build the ecosystem by fostering collaboration, building relationships, and providing access.
According to her, the platform had expanded beyond being just a conference and was now focused on elevating the voice of technology in Ghana.
She highlighted their partnerships with companies such as Spurt for content production, Socialite AF for pop culture integration, and DYMAX for online storytelling and marketing adding that the collaborations helped the platform evolve and engage more diverse stakeholders.
Madam Annobil explained that the event would also include discussions about digitization, with contributions from stakeholders like the National Communication Authority.
She urged attendees to download the new Tech in Ghana app, explaining that the app provides a networking platform, an agenda tailored to individual needs, and details about exhibitors.
She noted that this addition would help attendees maximize their experience at the event.
Source: GNA