The Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) programme started on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre and is scheduled for three days.
It is organised by a consortium led by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (NEIP), Ghana Hubs Network (GHN), and Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh).
The GDIW's partners are GIZ, the German Government, MASHAV, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), the Ministry of Communication and Digitalization (MoCD), and many more.
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The event will see a gathering of all tech enthusiasts and major stakeholders in the industry, where conversations will be held about Ghana’s digital transformation journey and progression.
The GDIW roadshow
GDIW 2024 hosted six regional programs dubbed ‘The road to GDIW’ in Tamale, Wa, Kumasi, Techiman, Koforidua, and Takoradi, all in the Northern, Upper West, Ashanti, Bono East, Eastern, and Western regions ahead of the significant event to be held in Accra.
The regional event aims to start a dialogue, exchange best practices, and ensure collaborative action among diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organisations, academia, private sector entities, Traditional Authorities, and community representatives.
Are you a tech innovator?
More than ever before, Ghana and the world need brilliant minds who will create and apply new and improved technologies, systems, tools, and processes that will advance several fields.
Tech innovators recognise the fast-paced nature of today’s business environment and are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the game.
How Ghana’s Digital Innovators will be celebrated at GDIW 2024
The amazing stories of Ghana's digital innovators will be projected at the Ghana Digital Innovation Week.
The theme, “Innovate Together: Collaborating for Digital Transformation and Impact,” will also bring together businesses, innovators, and individuals to collaborate and showcase their ideas.
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Structure of the GDIW event
The event will have exhibitions, panel discussions, and sessions on the newest trends in digital innovation.
Participants will also be allowed to learn and network.
More than 6,000 attendees are expected to participate in this year’s event, an increase from previous years.
Outcome of the GDIW 2024
The GDIW this year hopes to establish a unified national vision for the country’s digital agenda, celebrate the accomplishments of Ghana’s digital innovators, mobilise diverse stakeholders for inclusive ecosystem development, and inspire Ghanaians to take the lead in driving innovation and digital transformation.
