


(1)
Green Innovation in Africa - Sustainability, Food Systems, and Energy
This panel explores how African businesses are embedding sustainability into their operations to drive economic growth and social impact, with a particular emphasis on nutrition and agricultural food systems, renewable energy, and the secular economy. Using Ghana as a contextual case study, the discussion highlights how innovations in agriculture and food security contribute to climate resilience, public health, and local livelihoods. The conversation emphasizes practical application, illustrating how sustainability-driven businesses can scale while remaining rooted in local economic and social contexts.
Panelists

Her Excellency Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh
High Commissioner of Ghana to Canada

Mr. Gideon Ofori Osabutey
Academic in Sustainable Futures, Ashesi University
Consultant, Oaks Law

Dr. Addo Philip Wiredu
Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University

(2)
AI for Impact - Scaling Innovation Across African Industries
This panel examines how artificial intelligence is transforming African industries, with a focus on applications in agriculture, healthcare, education, and urban development. The discussion highlights how AI-driven tools are being developed and deployed to address local challenges, improve efficiency, and generate scalable solutions across diverse African markets. The panel will also address the importance of ethical AI deployment, local talent development, and cross-sector collaboration among entrepreneurs, policymakers, and
investors.

Panelists
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Alika Arpin
Lead, Mila Ventures Accelerator

Ahmed Nabih
General Manager, Synapse Analytics

Chris Emezue
Founder, Lanfrica Labs
NLP Researcher, Masakhane
