Ghana's Top Finance and Trade Leaders to Converge on Capital Strategy Forum

Ghana's leading capital market, investment and trade figures will gather for a crucial business forum focused on unlocking financing solutions for companies seeking to scale beyond domestic borders. The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) is hosting CEOs' Connect 2026 on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, bringing together chief executives, financiers, policymakers and investors for a morning of high-level dialogue and deal-making.

Held under the theme 'Financing the Future: Capital Strategies for Cross-Border Business Expansion', the event marks CanCham's 10th anniversary and arrives at a pivotal moment for Ghana's economy. As the government pursues economic reset, investor confidence restoration and the 24-Hour Economy initiative, business leaders are increasingly focused on the practical question of how to finance expansion rather than whether to pursue it.

A Panel Spanning Ghana's Full Financing Ecosystem

The centrepiece of the morning will feature a high-level panel representing every major institution in Ghana's capital and market-access infrastructure. The lineup includes Abena Amoah (Ghana Stock Exchange), Simon Madjie (Ghana Investment Promotion Centre), Dr. Mary Awusi (Ghana Free Zones Authority), Cynthia E. Gnassingbe-Essonam (AfCFTA Secretariat Private Sector Engagement), and Calleb Osei (Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana).

This assembly provides unique access to decision-makers across domestic capital markets, foreign direct investment promotion, export-oriented manufacturing zones, continental trade access and commercial bank lending. Participating companies will have the rare opportunity to present growth strategies directly to the institutions that price, approve and enable capital deployment in Ghana.

Distinguished guests of honour include Julius Debrah (Chief of Staff, Office of the President), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama (Governor, Bank of Ghana) and Myriam Montrat (Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana). The event will also feature remarks from Ghanaian and Canadian senior government officials and industry leaders.

Why This Matters for Ghana

Access to appropriately structured capital remains one of Ghana's most significant business constraints. Whilst Ghanaian entrepreneurs and businesses often demonstrate strong ambition and market potential, many struggle to find financing on terms suited to their growth trajectory and risk profile. This forum directly addresses that gap by creating a single platform where business leaders can engage the full range of capital providers simultaneously.

The forum's focus on cross-border expansion is particularly relevant as Ghana positions itself within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Businesses seeking to leverage AFCTA access and scale regionally will benefit from discussions on investment opportunities, private equity partnerships, technology transfer arrangements and joint ventures that unlock new markets.

Beyond panel discussion, the event includes structured business-to-business networking where companies hold targeted meetings to explore partnerships and investment collaborations. Over previous years, this networking component has transformed CEOs' Connect from a discussion platform into a transaction space where actual deals take shape.

Focus Areas and Sector Coverage

Morning discussions will centre on five critical areas:

• Access to capital for business expansion, including structured and blended finance mechanisms
• Investment and private equity opportunities spanning venture capital, development finance institutions and institutional investors
• Cross-border partnerships and joint ventures that unlock market access, technology transfer and capital
• Policy and regulatory environment for foreign direct investment in Ghana
• High-growth sectors including energy, agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and fintech

As CanCham marks a decade of operations, the 2026 edition is positioned as both a milestone celebration and a statement of future direction. The Chamber aims to be known for practical economic diplomacy that translates dialogue into capital deployment and venture formation, rather than issuing communiqués.

The event runs from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and is supported by Ad-Precision Ltd, Prestige Developers and TSG Drive. Registration enquiries can be directed to info@canada-gh.org or www.canada-gh.org.