November 7–8, 2026 · Washington, D.C.
Symposium Agenda
All times Eastern.
Saturday, November 7
Identity & Collective Power
Registration begins at 9:00 AM. Main program begins at 9:30 AM.
9:00–9:30 AM
Foyer
Registration, Coffee & Marketplace
Meet exhibitors and fellow attendees.
9:30–10:15 AM
Main
Opening Program
Invocation: Bishop Dr. Alex Sackey-Ansah; MC: Andrew Yeboah; welcome: Adjoa Kyerematen; GHPAC story; remarks: Fred Kyeremeh; music: Offei.
Offei
10:15–10:20 AM
Main
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — The Investing Tutor
Dr. Hans Boateng.
Hans Boateng
10:20–10:55 AM
Main
The Cost of Being Ghanaian American: Building Wealth Across Two Worlds
Fred Kojo Kyeremeh (moderator); Kwaku D. Ofori, Terry Oppong and Vincencia Adusei.
Kwaku D. Ofori, Esq.
Terry Kojo Oppong (TKO)
Vincencia Adusei
10:55–11:25 AM
Main
The Unfinished Fight for Ghanaian Diaspora Political Rights
Jermaine Nkrumah and Kofi Boateng (virtual).
Jermaine Nkrumah
Dr. Kofi Boateng
11:25 AM–12:05 PM
Main
Building Collective Power: From Community Organizations to a National Agenda
12:05–12:20 PM
Main
Bridging Ghana and Ghanaian America: The Role of the Office of Diaspora Affairs in Securing Our Place and Shaping Our Future
Nana Kyere Agyemang.
Nana Kyere Agyemang
12:20–12:35 PM
Main
In Memory of Javits Frimpong: Faith, Healing & Collective Action
Bishop Dr. Alex Sackey-Ansah.
12:35–1:00 PM
Common
Lunch, Marketplace & Networking
1:00–1:20 PM
Main
Ghana at Your Doorstep: Consular Services & Modernization
Embassy presentation.
1:20–1:25 PM
Main
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Sankofa Job
Dr. Anthony Akwasi Gyamfi.
1:25–2:00 PM
Common
Lunch Continuation, Marketplace & Networking
Return to program rooms by 2:00 PM.
Saturday, November 7
Afternoon & Royal Preview
Concurrent sessions begin at 2:00 PM. The Saturday program closes at 3:55 PM.
2:00–2:40 PM
Main
Black in America, Ghanaian in America
Moderator: Adjoa Kyerematen. Karen Attiah, Yaba Blay, Dr. Isaac Y. Addae and Nana Asante Smith.
Karen Attiah
Dr. Yaba Blay
Dr. Isaac Y. Addae
Nana Asante-Smith
2:00–2:40 PM
Breakout
The Next Rung: Education, Careers & Opportunity
Reynolds Boadi, Queenstar Akrong, Dr. Daniel Wubah and Jeph Acheampong.
Queenstar Akrong
Daniel Wubah, PhD
Jeph B. Acheampong
2:40–3:15 PM
Main
December to Remember: Have Ghanaians in the Diaspora Been Priced Out?
Jeremiah (moderator); Abdul Karim Abdullah / AfroFuture, ChaleBoyz, John Sekyere, Offei and Kobina de Graft Johnson.
Abdul Karim Abdullah
Kobina De Graft-Johnson- Offei
3:15–3:20 PM
Main
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Bobesa Wines
Derek Owusu Mensah.
3:20–3:30 PM
Main
Symposium Reflections & Sunday Preview
GHPAC leadership.
3:30–3:40 PM
Main
Special Greetings from the Apesemakahemea, Queenmother in Akuapem Region
A preview of the Okuapehene’s Sunday address.
3:40–3:55 PM
Main
Closing Acknowledgments & Adjournment
MC / GHPAC.
Sunday’s program features the Okuapehene’s address, Akuapem development projects and the Diaspora Impact Challenge.
Sunday, November 8
Royal Opening & Civic Power
Doors open at noon. The royal keynote begins at 12:45 PM.
12:00–12:40 PM
Common
Doors Open, Light Lunch & Networking
Registration, marketplace, exhibitors and sponsors.
12:15–12:40 PM
Two Rooms
Member Meeting / Young Adult & College Meetup
MAIN: GHPAC Member Meeting. BREAKOUT: NCOGA-YAY / GHPAC Young Adult & College Meetup.
12:40–12:45 PM
Main
Ceremonial Transition
All attendees seated; no concurrent sessions during the royal keynote.
12:45–1:25 PM
Main
ROYAL OPENING KEYNOTE — Our Heritage, Our Home, Our Future
Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III. Royal address, Akuapem development projects, Diaspora Impact Challenge and moderated conversation.
Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III
1:25–1:30 PM
Main
Stage Transition
Prepare for State of Ghanaian America research.
1:30–2:10 PM
Main
Opening Conversation & State of Ghanaian America Research
Adjoa Kyerematen; Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey; Dr. Kirstie Kwarteng; Ben; Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw; Aba Blankson.
Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw
Aba G. Blankson
2:10–2:50 PM
Main
Vote. Run. Serve.
Pious Ali; Del. Bernice Mireku-North; Owusu Anane; Anthony Afriyie; Abena McCallister.
Councilman Pious Ali
Del. Bernice Mireku-North
Councilman Owusu Anane
Councilman Anthony O. Afriyie
2:10–2:50 PM
Breakout
Careers in Policy & Politics
Reynolds Boadi (moderator); Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw, Joyce Arthur, Kimberly Afoakwaah; Afua Atta-Mensah.
- Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw
2:50–3:30 PM
Main
Building Across Borders: Corporate Leadership to Global Enterprise
Ato Bernasko.
Ato Bernasko
2:50–3:30 PM
Breakout
Immigration as a Pathway to Multilateral Benefits
Stephanie Arthur (curator); Kodwo Ewusi, Esq.; Dr. Alice Mills Mai; Akosua Owusua Owusu-Banahene, Esq.
Kodwo Ewusi, Esq.
Dr. Alice Mills Mai
Sunday, November 8
Enterprise, Innovation & Action
Concurrent sessions continue at 3:30 PM. Closing remarks begin at 6:00 PM.
3:30–4:10 PM
Main
Beyond Remittances: Investment & Wealth Creation
Hans Boateng / The Investing Tutor.
- Hans Boateng
3:30–4:10 PM
Breakout
Beyond Influence: Business of Content & Culture
Esther Sakyi; Solace Awumee and Maude Okrah-Hunter.
Esther Sakyi
Solace Awumee, Esq., FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM
4:10–4:20 PM
Main
Featured Fireside: U.S.-Ghana Relations
Deniece Laurent-Mantey — From Representation to Relationship: The Diaspora’s Role in Advancing U.S.-Ghana Relations.
Deniece Laurent-Mantey
4:20–4:30 PM
Common
Break & Room Transition
4:30–5:10 PM
Main
The U.S.-Ghana Trade Corridor
Rita Adubra-Asante (virtual); Marian A. Mahmoud; Jane Reindorf Osei; Paul C. Ansah.
Rita Adubra Asante
Marian A. Mahmoud
Jane Reindorf-Osei
4:30–5:10 PM
Breakout
Beyond the Algorithm: Ghanaian America, AI & Cybersecurity
Chantel Affum (moderator); Afua Bruce, John Sena Akoto, Dr. Samuel K. Boateng and Prosper Anyidoho.
Chantel Affum
Afua Bruce
John Sena Akoto
Dr. Samuel K. Boateng
5:10–5:50 PM
Main
Beyond the Frontlines: Healthcare Leadership
Walter Owusu; Dr. Jennifer Adu-Frimpong; Dr. Sandra Adom; Dr. Bertha Ayi; Dr. Afia Nyanin.
Walter Owusu, MPH
Dr. Jennifer Adu-Frimpong
5:50–6:00 PM
Main
Business Keynote (Virtual)
Michael Harry Yamson (virtual).
Michael Harry Yamson
6:00–6:10 PM
Main
Closing — The Road to 2028
GHPAC leadership: state delegations, research, 2027 Golden Gala and 2028 convention pathways.