Program
The Summit Agenda.
A full day of working sessions sequenced to deliver signed accords, capital commitments and the formal launch of the Ghana Trade Center in Fairfield, Ohio.
Summit Day
Trade, Investment & the 24-Hour Economy
Tuesday · September 29, 2026
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Executive Networking Breakfast
Hosted networking with:
- U.S. corporations
- Ghanaian business delegations
- State and municipal leaders
- Investors and chambers of commerce
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Processional
- Ghana National Anthem
- U.S. National Anthem
- Cultural performance
Official Welcome Addresses
- Mayor of Cincinnati
- Representative from the Office of the Governor of Ohio
- United States Congressional Representative from Cincinnati
- President, African American Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Presidential Address
Special Guest of Honor: John Dramani Mahama
Topic: Ghana’s Vision for a 24-Hour Economy and Strategic Partnership with North America
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
Topic: Building a Competitive African Economy Through Strategic Global Partnerships
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking & Corporate Showcase Break
Featured exhibitors:
- Ghana Export Promotion Authority
- Ghana EXIM Bank
- AfCFTA Secretariat
- Manufacturing exporters
- Agribusiness firms
- Tourism operators
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
High-Level Plenary Session
“The 24-Hour Economy: Industrialization, Logistics & Global Competitiveness”
Featured Speaker: Goosie Tanoh
Panel Participants
- Ministry of Trade
- Ghana Free Zones Authority
- Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
- Ghana Airports Company Limited
- Bank of Ghana
- Africa EXIM Bank
- Private sector manufacturing leaders
Discussion Topics
- Industrial parks and logistics
- Export competitiveness
- Port and airport modernization
- Manufacturing for North American markets
- AfCFTA supply chain integration
- Financing export growth
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Executive Luncheon
Integrating Ghanaian Products into American Supply Chains
Featured Corporate Conversation with representatives from:
- Kroger
- Procter & Gamble
- Walmart
- Cintas
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Investment Forum
“Why Ghana? The Next Frontier for Strategic Investment”
Deliverable: Announcement of investment pipeline opportunities.
Focus Areas
- Agribusiness
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
- Logistics
- Infrastructure
- Renewable energy
- Technology
Participating Institutions
- Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
- Ghana EXIM Bank
- Ministry of Finance
- International investors
- U.S. private equity firms
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Coffee & Matchmaking Break
Curated B2B meetings between:
- Ghanaian exporters
- U.S. buyers
- Investors
- Distribution partners
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Trade & Export Roundtable
“Achieving USD 1 Billion in Ghanaian Exports to North America”
Topics
- FDA compliance
- Packaging and branding
- Retail procurement
- Warehousing and distribution
- Export financing
- Trade facilitation
Stakeholders
- Ghana Export Promotion Authority
- Ghana Chamber of Commerce
- Association of Ghana Industries
- U.S. importers and distributors
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Strategic Announcements
Potential announcements:
- Ghana Trade Centers initiative
- Letters of intent
- Investment MoUs
- Distribution partnerships
Exclusive Access
VIP Engagement Opportunities.
Private Executive Roundtable featuring exclusive invitation-only sessions for key stakeholders driving the Africa-America economic partnership.
Government officials
Fortune 500 executives
Institutional investors
Development finance leaders
Exhibition Pavilion
A curated showcase of industry excellence and cross-border commercial potential. Explore specialized pavilions featuring the best of Ghana and America.
Ghana Made Expo
Agribusiness showcase
Manufacturing showcase
Tourism pavilion
Financial services pavilion
Diaspora business pavilion
Summit Outcomes
Tangible results driving the future of international trade.
Export purchase agreements
Distribution partnerships
Retail supplier onboarding
Investment commitments
Sister city agreement
Trade facilitation framework
Bilateral cooperation roadmap
Ghana Trade Centers launch roadmap
SME export acceleration program
Corporate sourcing partnerships