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Theme: Beyond Barriers: Shaping the Africa We Want

June 15, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm GMT
(UTC +0hrs)
Kumaso, Ashanti
Ghana
This event is open to the public.
Tickets are available.

Imagine Africa – what visions and thoughts emerge? By the year 2050, a staggering one-quarter of the global population will call Africa home. This continent, rich with untapped opportunities, also navigates unique challenges in areas spanning technology, education, socio-political issues, identity, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of renewable energy. Our TEDx event, “Beyond Barriers: Shaping the Africa We Want,” is a beacon for inclusivity and diversity, promoting a transformative journey from unlearning entrenched ideas to embracing new solutions that transcend traditional boundaries.

We will bring together a dynamic assembly of thinkers and innovators from the KNUST community, including students, faculty, and alumni, for this event. Engaging in vibrant, thought-provoking conversations, these leaders challenge established norms and share ideas with the power to initiate change. Their collective insights aim to forge pathways for a continent on the cusp of significant global influence. As we navigate these pivotal times, this event is more than a conversation; it's a collaborative effort to build a future that aligns with the promise and potential of Africa as foreseen in emerging global trends. Join us in this vital endeavor to shape a resilient and prosperous Africa for generations to come.

Block F Auditorium
KNUST School of Business
Kumaso, Ashanti, 00233
Ghana
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Organizing team

David
Nintang

Organizer

Kelvin
obour

Kumasi, Ghana
Co-organizer
  • Bright Kumedzro
    Marketing/Communications