Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) and Voazok Agritours Canada is set to hold a summit to create a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the agribusiness sectors of Canada and Ghana.
The inaugural Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit is scheduled from July 16 to 17, 2025, at Innovation Place, Saskatchewan, Canada.
A news statement issued by GEN Ghana said, the Summit will bring together leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and explore cutting-edge opportunities that drive economic transformation and food security.
The Summit will also address ways technology and innovation can be used to drive efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in agricultural production, processing, and distribution and explore opportunities for export-oriented agriculture, market access, trade facilitation, and international partnerships to enhance global competitiveness.
“It will address challenges related to climate change, environmental sustainability, and natural resource management in agricultural production systems,” the statement added.
Mr Stephen Gyasi-Kwaw, Country Founder/MD, Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana, said: “At GEN-Ghana, we are deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation across all sectors, especially in agribusiness, which holds tremendous potential for economic transformation in Ghana and beyond.”
He said co-hosting the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025 aligned perfectly with their mission to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to unlock opportunities, share knowledge, and drive sustainable development.
“This summit is a platform to amplify the voices of agribusiness leaders, showcase Ghana’s potential on the global stage, and strengthen the ties between our two nations. We look forward to co-creating an event that will inspire action and deliver a lasting impact for businesses and communities alike,” he said.
Mr Derrick Owusu-Kodua, CEO, Voazok Agritours Incorporated, Canada also said: “Voazok Agritours is honored to co-host the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit 2025, a groundbreaking event dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the agribusiness sector.”
He said as a champion for sustainable agricultural practices and cross-cultural exchange, they see the summit as a unique opportunity to bridge expertise from Canada and Ghana, empowering stakeholders to address global food security challenges while unlocking economic potential.
“Together, we aim to inspire a new era of agribusiness excellence that will benefit communities, businesses, and the environment for generations to come,” he added.
Dr Bur, who is also a Former Principal Investigator for the Technical Education for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana said by uniting industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors, we aim to unlock new opportunities and create a future where agribusiness serves as a cornerstone for economic development and food security.
