Friday, August 15

NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025

ALL AGES

Get ready to explore all the exciting opportunities waiting for you in the future at NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025!

By Emmanuel Leslie Addae

Date and time

Location

British Council

Liberia Road Accra, Greater Accra Region Ghana

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Lineup

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrival & Registration

Lady Tee

Guest check-in & networking Opening visuals/music

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Opening Cultural Performance

Nana Asaase

Powerful spoken word to set the tone

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Speeches

Emmanuel Leslie Addae, Curator & Founder, TalentsinAfrica

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote Address

Hon. Osman Abdulai Ayariga Esq, CEO, National Youth Auth

Topic: “Positioning Ghana’s Youth for a Sustainable Future”

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel 1: Purpose & Profit – Building Brands that Drive Impact

Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo

Speakers: Shirley Tony Kum

Speaker: Adiza Ibrahim

Speaker: Eric Kumah

Moderator: Kayla C. Geraldo: As ...

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Panel 2: Degrees vs Skills — What Truly Prepares Africa’s Youth for the Future

Speakers: Robert Akoto Amoafo

Speaker: Emmanuel Awumee

Speaker: Akua Ampah

Speaker: Emmaline Datey

Moderator: Cynthia Mawulawe Kodowu: As the world of work evolves rapidly, Africa's youth face a critical question: Is a university degree still the golden ticket, or are practical skills the new cur...

10:45 AM - 10:55 AM

Creating Without Permission

Eldad Nutakor

Eldad is a creative strategist on a mission to redesign how Africa thinks, builds, and tells its stories. As founder of Oxegene, he helps bold organizations and leaders across the continent gain clar...

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

The Business of Influence

Salim Anchebah

Salim Anchebah is a Project Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, and Renewable Energy Consultant with over 7 years of experience leading sustainable projects across Ghana, Niger, and Africa....

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Panel 3: AI & Automation — Are We Creating Jobs or Killing Them?

Speaker: Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor

Speaker: Ronald Tagoe

Speaker: Dr. Hephzi Angela Tagoe

Speaker: TBC

Moderator: Jorge Appiah: As artificial intelligence and automation reshape industries across Africa and the globe, the question looms large: Are we unlocking new opportunities or quietly elimina...

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025 is a high-impact convening set to take place on Friday, 15th August 2025, at the British Council Ghana. Coinciding with International Youth Day and marking the 10th anniversary of TEDxAccra, the forum brings together thought leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and youth advocates to spark bold conversations around Africa’s next decade of opportunity.

With engaging panels, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities, the forum explores the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, digital innovation, policy, and global partnerships. It serves as a launchpad for fresh ideas and meaningful action that empower Africa’s next generation of changemakers.

Organized by

Emmanuel Leslie Addae

£0 – £5