Following the success of the inaugural Ghana AI Summit in 2025, preparations are underway for the second edition of the Ghana AI Summit & Awards, scheduled to take place from July 29 to 30, 2026.
The summit will serve as a major national platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in Ghana.
This year’s event will be held under the theme: “Artificial Intelligence for Economic Growth and Job Creation: Innovation, Inclusion and Future Jobs.”
As part of the summit, Knowledge Innovations, in partnership with Deloitte, has officially opened nominations for the 2026 awards scheme.
The Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026 aims to recognise individuals, startups, companies, and public institutions using artificial intelligence to drive innovation, address critical challenges, and contribute to national development.
During the maiden edition in 2025, six organisations and three individuals were honoured across 10 award categories for their contributions to Ghana’s emerging AI ecosystem.
Organisers say the 2026 summit is expected to attract more than 300 stakeholders from the fields of artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation in Ghana and beyond.
Nominations are now being invited from individuals, organisations, and members of the public across academia, industry, government, and civil society.
The award categories include:
- AI Personality of the Year
- Most Promising AI Idea of the Year
- Best AI for Social Good Award
- Best AI Services Solution Provider
- Best AI Startup of the Year
- Best AI Innovation of the Year
- Best AI Company of the Year
- Best AI Public Service of the Year
According to organisers, the awards are intended to highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming industries and supporting Ghana’s social and economic development.
Nominations are open until May 29, 2026. Entries will undergo evaluation by a panel of experts, who will assess submissions based on innovation, impact, scalability, and contribution to Ghana’s AI ecosystem.