Ghana’s top capital market, investment and trade leaders headline CanCham’s CEOs’ Connect 2026

On Thursday, 20 August 2026, the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) will host CEOs’ Connect 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana. This high-level business dialogue aims to explore how Ghanaian and Canadian companies can secure the capital needed to expand beyond their domestic markets. The event coincides with CanCham's 10th anniversary and occurs during a critical period for Ghana's economy, as the government seeks to restore investor confidence and implement the 24-Hour Economy programme.

The conference will bring together key stakeholders in Ghana's capital markets, investment promotion, free zones, continental trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and commercial bank lending. Panelists include Abena Amoah, Managing Director and CEO of the Ghana Stock Exchange; Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; Dr. Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority; Cynthia E. Gnassingbe-Essonam, Director of Private Sector Engagement and Communications at the AfCFTA Secretariat; and Calleb Osei, Country Chief Financial Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana.

Special remarks from distinguished guests of honour will be provided by Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, and Myriam Montrat, Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana. The morning will conclude with a B2B networking session, where participating companies can explore partnerships, investment, and trade collaborations. Over the years, this segment has transformed CEOs’ Connect from a discussion forum into a deal-making platform.

The event will focus on five areas: accessing capital for business expansion, including structured and blended finance; investment and private equity opportunities, such as venture capital, development finance institutions, and institutional investors; cross-border partnerships, joint ventures, and market expansion; the policy and regulatory environment for foreign direct investment; and high-growth sectors like energy, agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, and fintech.

CanCham CEO Edwina Atta-Sonno emphasizes that while Ghanaian businesses have significant ambitions, they often lack the appropriate capital and terms. CEOs’ Connect 2026, therefore, aims to connect those who allocate capital with those in need of it, demonstrating the practical economic diplomacy the organization wishes to be known for during its tenth year.

The event will be supported by Ad-Precision Ltd, Prestige Developers, and TSG Drive, and will provide complimentary health screening by The Bank Hospital. Registration and inquiries can be made via info@canada-gh.org or www.canada-gh.org.