The Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2027, the third edition of Ghana’s artificial intelligence gathering, will take place from March 30 to 31 in 2027 in Accra.
It will bring together policymakers, business leaders, technology companies, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, development partners and civil society to examine how artificial intelligence can translate into real-world economic and social impact.
The 2027 summit will be held under the theme: “THE INTELLIGENT FUTURE: People. Policy. Profit. Progress."
An important component of the summit will be the African AI Roundtable, connecting Ghana with the wider African AI ecosystem.
A press statement dated October 4, 2026, issued by the organisers said the Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2027 is designed as more than a conference.
It said it is intended to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, practical learning, partnerships, investment, innovation and action.
As AI continues to influence business models, public services, employment, education and economic competitiveness, the Summit will create space for stakeholders to consider a fundamental question: How can Ghana move from AI awareness and experimentation to responsible adoption that delivers measurable value, it added.
Organised by Data Nyansa, Deloitte Ghana and partners, the summit will explore four interconnected dimensions of Ghana’s AI future: the people who will develop and use AI, the policies that will shape its responsible adoption, the businesses creating value from AI, and the innovation and progress needed to ensure that the benefits of AI are broadly shared.
According to Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu, the chair of Ghana AI Summit 2026 : “In its third year, the Ghana AI Summit has grown into an important and landmark event on Ghana’s technology and innovation calendar. As Ghana prepares to celebrate 70 years of independence in March 2027, we are proud that the Summit will form part of this important national moment. Our ambition is not simply to discuss artificial intelligence, but to contribute to building Ghana’s intelligent future.”
One-day practical workshop
A key feature of the 2027 Summit will be a dedicated one-day workshop on Day 1, providing participants with an opportunity for deeper, practical engagement with artificial intelligence. Rather than simply listening to presentations, the workshop will provide a more focused learning and working environment for participants to examine practical AI applications, develop relevant capabilities and explore how AI can be integrated into organisations and professional practice.
The workshop is intended for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, innovators and other participants seeking a more hands-on engagement with AI.
Main conference on day 2
The main conference will take place on Day 2, bringing together a wider cross-section of Ghana’s and Africa’s AI ecosystem for keynote addresses, expert discussions, panels, knowledge sharing and networking.
The Summit will explore AI and economic growth, AI innovation and entrepreneurship, the future of jobs and workforce readiness, responsible and ethical AI, AI policy, governance and regulation, AI for effective government and public services, AI in healthcare, AI in agriculture and environmental sustainability, AI investment and business transformation, and Africa’s role in the emerging global AI economy.
Recognising Ghana’s AI innovators
The 2027 programme will also provide a platform to recognise organisations, leaders and innovators contributing to Ghana’s emerging AI ecosystem through the Ghana AI Awards 2027 and the National AI Challenge.
The summit will provide opportunities for innovators and researchers to showcase their work, with selected research contributions considered for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
The event builds on the momentum of the previous Ghana AI Summits, which have brought together innovators, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to examine the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in Ghana and across Africa.
