Cedi Sense 2026: Building wealth with digital money in Ghana

The Cedi Sense Conference 2026, set to take place on 1:05 PM to 1:55 PM at ESP Hotel in Accra, will feature a panel discussion on "Building Wealth in the Digital Age" focused on digital financial services. The event aims to educate individuals aged 21 to 40 on making the most of digital tools for managing their finances. Moderated by Sena Quashie, the panel will consist of Clinton Mbah, Co-founder and CEO of Accrue, Dawuda Iddrisu, Co-founder and CEO of SeevCash, and Ralph Gerbs, founder of CediRates.

The session comes as mobile money becomes increasingly integral to financial transactions in Ghana, prompting a discussion on how digital platforms can be leveraged for savings, investments, bill payments, and micro-insurance. However, the convenience of digital services also brings risks, such as the use of digital loan applications, online financial fraud like Ponzi schemes and phishing, and unlicensed investment platforms.

The panel will address these issues by educating participants on how to recognize fraudulent schemes, safeguard personal information, and know the channels for reporting fraudulent activities and seeking help from the Bank of Ghana. The event will also delve into cross-border payments, examining how digital financial solutions can facilitate easy receipt of international payments and assist users in managing exchange rates.

The speakers bring extensive expertise in financial technology, international payments, and digital assets. Clinton Mbah, CEO of Accrue, is developing a continent-wide stablecoin agent network to make cross-border payments within Africa faster and more affordable. Dawuda Iddrisu, co-founder of SeevCash, helps African freelancers and businesses open virtual US accounts, access consumer and corporate Visa cards, and receive cross-border payment services and savings tools.

Ralph Gerbs, founder of CediRates, offers insights into exchange-rate comparisons, having built financial models for over 20 startups and facilitated funding of more than $12 million for social-impact businesses. The Cedi Sense Conference 2026 aims to empower young people with the knowledge to navigate the evolving financial landscape, make informed decisions, and utilize technology to create sustainable financial opportunities.