Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, will join President John Dramani Mahama to officially open the Invest Ghana Summit (IGS) 2026, positioning the event as one of the continent’s most significant investment gatherings this year.
The two-day summit, scheduled for November 16-17 in Accra, is expected to attract global investors, multinational companies, policymakers and business executives seeking opportunities across Ghana’s key growth sectors.
Organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) in collaboration with several state institutions, the President-led forum aims to connect international capital with investment opportunities in manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, energy, logistics, healthcare, mining, tourism, technology and the creative economy.
The summit being held under the theme, “Investing in Ghana’s New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally,” will serve as a platform to showcase the country’s evolving investment landscape and efforts to accelerate economic transformation through private-sector participation.
Central to the discussions will be the government’s planned US$10 billion investment programme for 2026-2030, designed to drive production-led growth through strategic investments in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism and mining value addition.
The event will also highlight reforms introduced under the newly enacted GIPA Act, aimed at strengthening investor facilitation and support services.
A major attraction at the summit will be an exclusive fireside conversation featuring Mr Dangote, who is expected to provide insights from building one of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerates.
The discussion will focus on industrial development, regional value chains, large-scale investment opportunities and the future of African manufacturing, offering participants an opportunity to hear directly from one of the continent’s most influential business leaders.
President Mahama is also expected to deliver a keynote address outlining Ghana’s economic transformation agenda and his administration’s vision for investment-driven industrialisation, export growth and job creation.
According to GIPA Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie, Dangote’s participation reflects growing confidence in Ghana’s investment outlook.
“Mr Dangote’s presence at the Invest Ghana Summit is a powerful endorsement of Ghana’s economic potential and investment outlook. As one of Africa’s most respected industrial leaders, he will enrich discussions on industrialisation, regional value chains and private-sector-led growth, while inspiring investors and entrepreneurs seeking to build globally competitive businesses from Africa,” he said.
Beyond policy discussions, organisers say the summit will place strong emphasis on investment execution.
An Investor Facilitation Hub will bring together 19 public institutions under one roof to provide real-time support on business registration, taxation, permits, immigration services, incentives and regulatory approvals.
The programme will also include an AfCFTA Investment Breakfast focused on opportunities emerging from Africa’s single market and how businesses can leverage Ghana’s position as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat to expand across the continent.
Participants will gain access to a portfolio of investment-ready projects, including the Eastern Railway Line Development Project, the Accra-Tema Motorway Expansion Project, the Volo-Battor Agro-Industrial Park, the Volta Lake Transport System, the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park, the Tamale Air Cargo and Logistics Hub, and the Buipe Solar and Battery Storage Project.
Regional opportunities in cocoa processing, cashew processing, rice farming, tomato processing, livestock production and agricultural logistics infrastructure are also expected to feature prominently.
Additionally, investors will engage in business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, investment deal rooms and sector-specific discussions covering agribusiness, manufacturing, digital technology, energy, mining, logistics, tourism, fintech and the creative economy.
Mr Madjie said the summit is expected to generate wider economic benefits through business expansion, technology transfer, employment creation and increased exports.
“By connecting investors directly with bankable projects and decision-makers, we are creating a platform that turns investor interest into tangible economic outcomes for Ghana,” he said.
The Invest Ghana Summit is the country’s flagship presidential investment promotion event, bringing together investors, development partners, entrepreneurs and government officials to advance strategic partnerships and accelerate economic growth.
Source: businesspostonline
