More than 2,000 investors, diplomats, policymakers and business leaders from Ghana and abroad are expected at the first Invest Ghana Summit in Accra on 16-17 November 2026.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is convening the event under the patronage of President John Dramani Mahama. It will be held at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra, under the theme: “Investing in Ghana’s New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally”.
The summit will present Ghana’s investment prospects, including opportunities created by recent economic reforms and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Connecting investors with projects
The two-day event will bring investors together with viable projects from Ghana’s regions. It will also give Ghanaian businesses and project promoters the opportunity to meet investors, financiers and technical partners, while engaging policymakers, regulators and investment facilitation institutions.
Follow-up meetings are expected to help turn discussions at the summit into partnerships and completed projects.
A central part of the programme will be opportunities identified through GIPA’s Investment Opportunities Mapping Project (IOMP), as well as initiatives under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. The summit will also highlight projects that can take advantage of access to regional markets through the AfCFTA.
The event will be followed on 18 November 2026 by the 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards at The Palms Convention Centre, Accra.
GIPA’s flagship corporate awards programme recognises Ghana’s leading companies for excellence, innovation, growth and their contribution to national economic development. A large number of entries have already been submitted across several sectors, reinforcing the awards’ status as the country’s leading corporate ranking and recognition platform since its launch in 1998.
GIPA outlines investment priorities
Speaking at the media launch of the Invest Ghana Summit and the 22nd Edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards, GIPA Chief Executive Officer Mr Simon Madjie said the summit would take place as Ghana seeks to strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination in Africa.
He pointed to ongoing economic reforms, industrialisation programmes, the implementation of the AfCFTA and new opportunities under Ghana’s growth agenda.
Mr Madjie said that, as Ghana approaches 70 years of independence, the country needs a renewed investment drive focused on productive investment. He said this should build industries, add value to local resources, strengthen Ghanaian companies, increase exports and create sustainable jobs.
“This narrative must reflect not only the opportunities Ghana offers investors, but also our longstanding aspiration to build a prosperous and self-reliant economy that contributes meaningfully to Africa’s economic transformation,” he added.
On the Ghana Club 100 Awards, Mr Madjie said the quality and range of entries received ahead of the 23 October 2026 deadline showed businesses’ commitment to excellence and economic growth despite difficult global trading conditions.
“We are encouraged by the overwhelming response from the private sector. The strong participation so far is a testament to the credibility of the Ghana Club 100 and the determination of businesses operating in Ghana to pursue excellence, innovation and sustainable growth,” he stated.
He urged businesses, investors, diplomatic and development partners, and government institutions to take part in both events.
The events are being held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) and the Bank of Ghana.
Support is also being provided by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MTN Ghana, Zhijing Golden Ridge Limited, KGL Group, Mohinani Group, Pay Angel, B5 Plus, Advance Savings and Loans, Swami India Ghana Limited, Guinness Ghana Limited, GB Foods, Azar Group and Kasapreko Company Limited.
