NSBE GHANA

championing stem education since 1998

conference program

Day 1 (Arrivals and Optional Activities):
Friday, September 22, 2023

TIME	ACTIVITY
All Day	Arrival in Accra/Ghana and Airport/Bus Terminal Pickups
17:30 - 19:30	Visitation Opportunities to National Monuments and Heritage/Tourist Sites Paid for visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Visit to the Black Star Square
20:00 – 22:30	Dinner and Entertainment Paid for Dinner at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel Country and Highlife live band music at the Gold Coast Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Day 2 (Conference Day):
Saturday, September 23, 2023

TIME	ACTIVITY
11:20 – 12:50	Arrival and Registration
09:00 – 09:50	National Anthem of Ghana, Welcome Address and Solidarity Messages Mr. Imoro Abdullai, Executive Director of NSBE Ghana Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, NSBE Ghana’s Advisor; and Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana Ms. Janeen Uzzell, CEO of NSBE Global/HQ and HBCU Advisor to the United States Government, at the White House H.E. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Mission of UNESCO Ghana Office Gold Sponsor and Conference Partners
09:55 – 10:10	Coffee and Networking Break Conference Participants, Guests and Speakers
10:15 – 10:35	First Keynote Address Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education of Ghana
10:40 – 11:00	Second Keynote Address Ing. Prof. Arthur Mutambara, Director and Full Professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge at the University of Johannesburg; and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.
11:05 – 11:15	Video Presentation On NSBE Ghana’s Community Projects and Impact
11:20 – 12:50	First Plenary Panel Discussion Topic: “Leveraging Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Africa's Socioeconomic Transformation” Moderator: Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and Former Associate Dean of Engineering, Academic City University College, Ghana Panelists: Ms. Mayeana Kamara, National President of the African American Employee Group (AAEG), and Sales Manager (for the Americas) for Battery Storage at BASF The Battery Company, United States of America Ing. Prof. Arthur Mutambara, Director and Full Professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge, at the University of Johannesburg; and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. Miss Mary Nyaruai, Founder of Nyungu Afrika, Kenya Mr. Jeromy Adofo, Director of DaakyeTech, Ghana Discussant: Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President & Provost of Academic City University College, Ghana (TBC)
12:55 – 13:55	Lunch and Networking Break Conference Participants, Guests and Speakers
14:00 – 14:10	Innovation Design Challenge Project Presentations and Awards Finalists of the NSBE Ghana Innovation Design Challenge
14:15 – 15:45	Second Plenary Panel Discussion Topic: “STEM Education and Professional Development for Africa's Socioeconomic Transformation” Moderator: Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana Panelists: Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education of Ghana H.E. Abdourahamane Diallo, Representative of UNESCO to Ghana Mr. Jeffery Mawusi Drai, Research Officer and Data Analyst at Springboard Roadshow Foundation, Ghana Discussant: Ing. Prof. Arthur Mutambara, Director and Full Professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge at the University of Johannesburg; and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
15:50 – 16:00	Cultural Troupe Performance Edzordzinam Fafali Borborbor Band
16:05 – 16:15	Closing Remarks and National Anthem of Ghana Executive Director of NSBE Ghana
16:20 – 18:00	Coffee and Networking Session Conference Participants, Guests and Speakers
19:30 – Midnight	Dinner and Entertainment at +233 Bar and Grill, Accra Paid for Dinner Highlife and Afro-beat live band music

Day 3 (Departures and Optional Activities):
Sunday, September 24, 2023

TIME	ACTIVITY
All Day	Departures: Drop offs to the Airport/Bus Terminals Visits to National Monuments and Heritage Sites in Accra, Elmina, Cape Coast, etc
20:00 -	Paid for Dinner at the Sky Bar, Villaggio, Airport Residential Area, Accra Entertaining night beach activities

THE 2023 CONFERENCE THEME

The theme is…

“Building The Africa We Want: A Reflection On The Role Of Africa’s STEM Professionals In Accelerating Africa’s Socioeconomic Transformation”.

The theme captures the prevailing sentiments and momentum around Africa’s aspirations for socioeconomic development and continental integration driven by Africans. It particularly reflects the critical role of STEM professionals in achieving the Pan–African vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena”.

Contact Details

+233 54 559 0378
+233 20 980 1044

Conference Venue

Alisa Swiss Spirit Hotel
21 Dr. Isert Road, North Ridge
Accra – Ghana

+233 30 221 4233