Africa's foremost industrialist and business leader, Aliko Dangote, will join President John Dramani Mahama to open the Invest Ghana Summit (IGS) 2026. The summit is scheduled for 16th and 17th November 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra. This event aims to draw investors, multinational corporations, policymakers, and business leaders from around the world.
The Summit is convened by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) with support from various government agencies. It will connect international capital with investment-ready opportunities across manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, energy, logistics, healthcare, mining, tourism, digital technology, and the creative economy. The event's theme is "Investing in Ghana's New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally".
A key highlight of the Summit will be an exclusive fireside conversation with Aliko Dangote. He will share lessons from building one of Africa's largest industrial conglomerates and discuss opportunities to scale investment, strengthen regional value chains, and advance Africa's industrial development. President John Dramani Mahama will also deliver a keynote address outlining Ghana's economic transformation agenda and vision for investment-led growth.
According to Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of GIPA, Mr Dangote's participation sends a strong signal to the international investment community of Ghana's growing appeal as a destination for large-scale industrial investment. The Investor Facilitation Hub will bring together 19 public institutions to provide real-time support for business registration, taxation, permits, and other regulatory requirements.
The summit will showcase Ghana's renewed investment proposition and accelerate partnerships that support the country's economic transformation agenda. This includes a government-led US$10 billion investment programme (2026–2030) to shift the country from economic stabilisation to production-led growth. The recently enacted GIPA Act strengthens the investment facilitation framework and enhances investor support services.
Participants will gain direct access to a pipeline of investment-ready projects spanning strategic sectors of the economy. Highlighted projects include the Eastern Railway Line Development Project, the Accra-Tema Motorway Expansion Project, and the Volo-Battor Agro-Industrial Park. The Summit will also host an AfCFTA Investment Breakfast to explore opportunities arising from Africa's single market.
The event aims to stimulate business expansion, create jobs, drive industrialisation, deepen technology transfer, and unlock new export opportunities. By connecting investors directly with bankable projects and decision-makers, the Summit is expected to turn investor interest into tangible economic outcomes for Ghana. Mr Madjie emphasised that the Summit is a platform for investors to engage with regulators, project promoters, and financiers.
Key points
- The Invest Ghana Summit 2026 aims to draw investors and business leaders from around the world to explore opportunities in Ghana's economy.
- Aliko Dangote will share his experience in building one of Africa's largest industrial conglomerates during a fireside conversation at the Summit.
- The Summit will showcase a pipeline of investment-ready projects spanning strategic sectors of Ghana's economy.
