The upcoming Ghana Entrepreneurship Week Conference spearheaded by African Entrepreneurs Alliance (AEA), set for November 23, 2024 at exactly 1pm at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra is already generating excitement among the country’s growing community of entrepreneurs.
The first of its kind, led by Mrs. Eunice Amoakoa Botchway, the Founder of AEA and also CEO of Poundz World, promises to be more than just a conference – it would be avenue and chance for entrepreneurs to learn, network, and spark new ideas that would drive their individual business and Ghana’s business landscape as a whole.
She has expressed her vision for the event: “We want this conference to be a place where entrepreneurs from all walks of life come together and find both inspiration and practical tools to take their businesses to the next level. Ghana is buzzing with potential, and we believe that when our entrepreneurs succeed, our communities succeed.”
With the theme ‘Empowering Entrepreneurial Excellence: Scaling Businesses, Transforming Lives’, the conference would address some of the key challenges facing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across the country.
The conference is expected to feature a packed schedule of panels, keynote speeches, each focusing on different facets of running and growing a business with target audience on entrepreneurs (startups and scale-ups), investors (Angels, VC, and Private Equity), policymakers and Government Officials, industry Experts and Thought Leaders and tertiary students.
Among the speakers are Mr Stephen Eku – CEO of Emigoh Ghana Limited, Professor Mrs. Goski Alabi – President of Laweh University College, Oheneyere Gifty Anti – CEO GDA Media, Mr F. P. Mensah – Founder of The Way Network/ Life Coach, Mrs Esther Baidoo – CEO of Estaron Training Institute/Estaron Balloons, Josiah Kwesi Eyison – CEO and Co-Founder of iSpace Foundation and Innovation hub, and Gifty Amponsah – Dietician.
For many attendees, the conference would be a chance to gain practical skills and insights that can be applied immediately.
Topics will range from securing funding and managing finances to leveraging digital platforms for business growth.
Main sponsor for the conference is Yomi Yoghurt – Emigoh Ghana Limited.
Expressing delight over the partnership to become the main sponsor, management of Emigoh Ghana Limited – producers of Yomi Yogurt stated, “we are thrilled to be the main sponsor of Ghana’s leading Entrepreneurship Seminar, a transformative event bringing together the brightest minds and boldest business leaders across the country. With a commitment to nurturing innovation and empowering entrepreneurs, Emigoh Ghana Ltd. proudly supports this initiative, creating a platform for knowledge-sharing, inspiration, and growth.”
Fairafric the only producer of 100% organic chocolate in Ghana, the best taste and varieties to choose from, Silver Hair Salon and Spa – the premium braiding salon in Ghana and McDan Group – a Ghanaian transportation and logistics company with operations in freight forwarding for land transports, sea freight, air freight and contract logistics are the official sponsors.
Supporting sponsors however are Bel-Aqua – number 1 brand of bottle water in Ghana, Carndo logistics – beyond possibilities, they are the trusted brand for all your logistics needs from China, USA, Turkey, Bangladeshi to Ghana,
In addition are, Curves and Tees – Best and quality clothing for women, men and children, Estaron Balloons – home of quality balloons and the best balloon and decor training institute, Tasti bites – restaurant that serves all kinds of delicious and healthy meals at your door step or dine in, EXOAFRIQ – African clothing and unique fabrics produced in Ghana yet trading internationally, Yopoo 360, Eulex technology, Poundz World – creating pleasant memories through event styling and premium gift’s package.
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