Ghana is steadily emerging as a hub for artificial intelligence, and the upcoming TEXONNECT 2025 Conference may offer a clearer picture of where the country’s AI sector is headed. Among the scheduled speakers, Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu, a FinTech and digital governance specialist, will examine how a participatory approach could help consolidate fragmented AI initiatives across the country.
The conference, set for 29th November 2025 at 9 AM via Google Meet, carries the theme “Conversations That Connect Beyond The Event: Building Africa’s Collaborative Future.” Its stated aim is to bring together industry players, academics, policymakers, and innovators to discuss practical ways of advancing AI in Ghana. Dr. Ahiabenu’s session, “Enabling Ghana’s AI Ecosystem Through a Participatory Approach,” is expected to explore strategies for translating scattered efforts into coordinated action.
Ghana’s AI sector has seen significant activity but remains uneven. Earlier this year, the Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2025 attracted over 1,000 participants and 100 volunteers, cataloguing research, innovations, and opportunities in education, agriculture, fintech, and public service. TEXONNECT seeks to build on that foundation with sessions covering multilingual AI applications, smart data use, and policy development aimed at actionable outcomes.
Dr. Ahiabenu brings experience across more than 15 African countries and a global perspective on digital finance and governance. Contributions from experts like him are vital for creating scalable AI solutions, fostering partnerships, and developing talent capable of sustaining Ghana’s emerging ecosystem.
Organizers plan to maintain momentum beyond the conference through monthly events, regional outreach, and a growing network of innovators and investors.
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With Dr. Ahiabenu and other experts on the agenda, TEXONNECT could provide a clearer roadmap for Ghana’s AI ambitions, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of building a collaborative ecosystem.
