Accra: The Accra edition of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) is set to be launched on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The Summit, which has received endorsement from the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, aims to serve as a Pan-African platform focused on accelerating Africa's development through strategic collaboration, global dialogue, and diaspora-driven investment.

According to Ghana News Agency, the event is curated by the Africa Investment Network and will establish connections between Africa and its diaspora through investment showcases, policy forums, and cultural partnerships. These activities will take place in various cities, including Accra, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Toronto. The pre-launch event will introduce the Summit's core content tracks, highlight strategic collaborations, and emphasize Ghana's leadership role in promoting transcontinental development under the theme: 'Global Partnerships - Fuelling Africa's Development and Collective Prosperity.'

The Summit is organized in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President (DAOOP), American Chamber of Commerce (Ghana), and TopDog Africa Limited. Featured speakers and guests at the event will include Mrs. Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and President of the Africa Investment Network, Clarence Wooten, Executive-in-Residence at Google X, Dr. Michael K. Obeng, CEO of Miko Pharma, along with Cultural and Commercial Attach©s from the Bahamas Embassy, senior Ghanaian government officials, creatives, and private sector leaders.

The Summit will showcase Ghana's leadership in utilizing diaspora capital, talent, and partnerships to drive economic transformation. It will also spotlight Ghana as a key destination for trade, tourism, and cultural reconnection.