Ghana is rapidly positioning itself as a continental leader in artificial intelligence (AI), driven by strategic policy reforms, cross-sector innovation, and the highly anticipated Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2025 The highly anticipated Ghana AI Summit, scheduled for March 27, 2025, at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre, has unveiled its lineup of distinguished speakers. These experts will deliver cutting-edge insights on the impact and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries in Ghana and beyond. As Ghana positions itself as a potential leader in AI adoption and digital transformation, this inaugural summit brings together top AI experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers. Their discussions will highlight how AI can drive innovation and economic growth, while addressing some of the nation’s most critical challenges. The summit promises to be a pivotal moment for Ghana, uniting stakeholders to harness the power of AI for business, healthcare, education, governance, agriculture, finance, and more. AI presents a significant opportunity for Ghana to accelerate digital transformation, improve public service delivery, and enhance innovation in key industries. With advancements in machine learning, automation, and data-driven decision-making, businesses and government institutions can optimize operations, improve efficiency, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy The summit will seek to catalyze partnerships between government, industry, and academia to turn this vision into reality. Ghana’s AI ecosystem has seen notable advancements , with startups like mPharma using AI to optimize medicine distribution, while predictive analytics tools are also being used by a few farmers, helping mitigate climate risks. AI-powered diagnostic platforms can also be used to reduce waiting times and improve access to health in underserved regions. In the finance sector, fraud detection systems and AI driven mobile banking solutions are boosting financial inclusion. These innovations align with the summit’s mission to showcase AI-driven solutions. The Awards categories such as best AI Startup and AI for Social Good, will recognize pioneers in these fields. Keynote Speakers at the AI Summit Among the distinguished speakers are: • Mr. Bright Simons – Entrepreneur and President of mPedigree, a leader in supply chain safety. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh – CEO of BrainWave AfricaTech, former IBM and Microsoft Africa executive. .Mr. Francis Val-Neboh – Founder & CEO, Dobande Technologies, advancing AI research in Africa. • Madam Ethel Cofie – Founder, EDEL Technology Consulting, championing women in tech. • Dr. David King Boison – CEO, Knowledge Web Centre, specializing in AI and supply chains. • Mr. C.K. Bruce – Cybersecurity expert with over 20 years in IT governance. • Mr. Emmanuel Gbeve – AI innovation leader at AIDEC Digital, award-winning tech specialist. • Mr. Douglas Ayitey – STEM education leader and robotics expert. • Mr. Edem Quintin Dzorkpata – Fintech expert, led the team that won the Bank of Ghana eCedi Hackathon. • Precious Darkwa – Data scientist and AI mentor. • Kamal Yakhub – CEO with expertise in finance and technology. • Dr. Michael Aborbor – AI/ML Engineer specializing in Generative AI, NLP, and Computer Vision. • Madam Elpedia J. Arthur – Software engineer and AI advocate. • Mr. Eric Appiah – IT consultant and sustainability advocate. • Abigail Adu Daako – Digital rights and platform safety expert. • Maxwell Ababio – AI governance expert, leading ethical AI strategy at Ghana’s Data Protection Commission. • Elikplim Sabblah – AI policy advisor at GIZ, promoting inclusive AI adoption. • Mr. Blessing Mutiro – Privacy law expert and data protection consultant. • Dr. Stephane Nwolley – Technology executive and Chairman of ICT Sector at Association of Ghana Industries. • Ms. Deborah Asmah – Co-Founder of Npontu Technologies Ltd, expert in AI governance and privacy. Organized by Knowledge Innovations in partnership with Deloitte Ghana and key industry stakeholders, it will mark a major milestone in Ghana’s AI journey. It will aim to foster collaboration, inspire AI adoption, and guide policy development for sustainable and ethical AI growth. With partners including The High Street Journal, TechFocus, Penplusbytes, AIDEC Digital, Dothouse Digital, GH Tribune, Ghana Bizhub, Knowledge Web Centre, The Telecom Channel, and Media General, the event will catalyze AI-driven solutions to Ghana’s pressing challenges and position the country as a leader in Africa’s digital economy.