TEDxAccra returned to Ghana for the first in-person event in 6 years on Saturday, 17th December at the University of Ghana, Legon Cedi Conference Centre. The event brought together nine incredible speakers from the worlds of Education, Tech, Sports, Social Impact, Entertainment, and the Creative Arts on the theme, AGENTS OF CHANGE.
Speakers and Topics included:
"Our team of volunteers, suppliers, partners, and collaborators worked hard to create an amazing and a truly immersive, engaging, and thought-provoking experience. The team and I were truly honored to facilitate the rebirth of TEDxAccra live and in-person after a six-year hiatus. Our theme, Agents of Change, takes us forward to connecting impact leaders and doers inside of Ghana and beyond," said Terry Kojo Oppong, TedxAccra Organizer.
In addition to organizer, Terry Kojo Oppong, the program was co-organized by Nana Ama Owusu-Agyemang, curated by Tim Struthers, Cecelia Adjei, Bright Tenbil, Manish Padhiar, and Kofi Apraku, and executive produced by Brenda Mureithi for BLK HUT. Taptap Send was the official Sponsor, and UBER was the official rideshare partner.
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