Conference
Insights of educataghana 2024
educataghana 2024 will set the stage for thought-provoking discussions that delve deep into hands-on learning for career development and business success. Among the panelists will be top industry experts, trainers, and local and German employers discussing trends that can help guide your career path and lead to success.
Day One – Monday
16th September 2024
8:45am-9:45am – Opening Ceremony
- H.E Ambassador Daniel Krull – Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ghana
- Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Minister of Education
- Dr. Michael Blank – Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana
- Mr. Kwang-Yung Jung – West Africa Regional Coordinator for German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa
9:45am-10:00am – Tour of Event Grounds
- H.E Ambassador Daniel Krull – Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ghana
- Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Minister of Education
- Dr. Michael Blank – Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana
- Mr. Kwang-Yung Jung – West Africa Regional Coordinator for German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa
10:00am-11:00am – Opening Panel Discussion: Building a Skilled Workforce, The impact of Hands-on Learning
- Dr. Michael Blank (Moderator) – Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana
- Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah – Director General, CTVET
- Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann – Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana
- Mr. Herbert Friese – General Manager, Dutch & Co Ghana Ltd.
11:00am – 1:00pm – Training/Workshop (Training Room One)
- Company/Facilitator – German Sparkassenstiftung Western Africa
11:30am-12:30pm – Panel Discussion: Technology in Hands-on Education: VR, AR and AI Learning Experiences
- Richard Osei Anim – Managing Partner, Coral Reef Innovation Hub
- Douglas Ayitey – Chief Executive Officer, The MakersPlace
- Ama Larbi-Siaw Chief Operations Officer, Aya Data
- Matthew Darkwa – Chief Operations Officer, Amalitech Ghana
- Ethel Cofie – Chief Executive Officer & Director, Ethel Technology Consulting
12:30pm-2:30pm – Event Lunch Break
2:00pm-3:00pm – Panel Discussion: Empowering Women in TVET for Success
- Mawusi Nudekor Awity – Director General, Ghana TVET Service
- Penelope Brooke Thompson (Moderator) – Founder, African Center for Technical Training
- Ohemaa Yaa Serwaa-Kyerewaa Awuah – Chief Executive Officer, OYSKA Technical Institute
- Doris Deku – Founder, Asandee Ventures
- Larisa Akrofie – Program Lead, Education & Skills, Mastercard Foundation
2:00pm-4:00pm – Training/Workshop (Room Room One)
Company/Facilitator – DAAD
3:00pm-4:00pm – Panel Discussion: TVET, Pathway to Economic Success: Lessons from the German Experience
- Lawrencia Pomaa (Moderator)
- Sparkassenstiftung
- Robert Danful
- Jack Botsio
5:00pm – Closing for Day One
