Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is set to join President John Dramani Mahama in Accra for the Invest Ghana Summit 2026, as Ghana intensifies efforts to attract major international investments and position itself as a competitive industrial hub in Africa.
The high-profile investment forum, scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, will bring together global investors, multinational corporations, policymakers and business leaders to explore opportunities in manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, infrastructure and other strategic sectors.
Convened by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), the summit is expected to strengthen Ghana’s investment appeal while creating a platform for partnerships capable of accelerating industrialisation, expanding exports and generating employment.
Held under the theme “Investing in Ghana’s New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally,” the event will highlight the government’s determination to transition from economic stabilisation towards production-led growth.
A major highlight will be an exclusive fireside conversation with Mr Dangote, who is expected to share insights from building one of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerates and discuss strategies for expanding African industries, strengthening regional supply chains and attracting large-scale private capital.
His participation is expected to provide practical perspectives on how African economies can reduce their dependence on imports, increase local production and build globally competitive enterprises.
President Mahama will subsequently deliver a keynote address outlining his administration’s economic transformation agenda, with particular emphasis on industrial development, investment-led growth and export expansion.
Dangote’s Presence Signals Investor Confidence
Chief Executive Officer of GIPA, Simon Madjie, described Mr Dangote’s participation as an important endorsement of Ghana’s economic prospects and its potential to attract substantial industrial investments.
“Mr Dangote’s presence at the Invest Ghana Summit is a powerful endorsement of Ghana’s economic potential and investment outlook,” he stated.
“As one of Africa’s most respected industrial leaders, he will enrich discussions on industrialisation, regional value chains and private-sector-led growth, while inspiring investors and entrepreneurs seeking to build globally competitive businesses from Africa.”
The summit comes as Ghana advances a government-led US$10 billion investment programme covering 2026 to 2030, designed to channel funding into productive sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining value addition and tourism.
The programme forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic production, expand industrial capacity and improve the country’s competitiveness in international markets.
Ghana Targets Regional Industrial Leadership
The forum will also feature an African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Investment Breakfast, focusing on opportunities for businesses to expand across Africa’s single market.
Discussions will explore how Ghana can leverage its position as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat to attract companies seeking regional production bases and access to continental markets.
The summit is being organised with support from major government institutions, including the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Bank of Ghana and Ghana Free Zones Authority.
According to GIPA, the gathering is intended to move beyond investment promotion by facilitating direct engagement between international investors, policymakers and businesses with commercially viable projects.
Mr Madjie expressed confidence that the summit would help translate Ghana’s investment potential into industrial expansion, job creation and long-term economic growth.
