Francis Asenso-Boakye
GHANA’S Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye will be speaking at the annual Project Management Institute (PMI) Africa Conference scheduled to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, organisers have announced.
The event, organised by the Project Management Institute (PMI), a leading professional organisation for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals, will be hosted at the Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi, Kenya, between September 10 – 12, 2023.
Aimed at driving thoughtful and constructive dialogue on the role of the project economy in Africa, the conference promises to be the continent’s largest and most impactful gathering of project professionals with an expected attendance of about 500 delegates comprising of influential PMOs, project leaders, practitioners, youth, and governments from the continent to elevate the project management landscape.
Themed, “The Africa We Want: Together We Can,” the conference has a packed agenda with high-level experts addressing emerging and engaging topics that will shed light on some of the latest trends in the project management space including topicsranging from the continent’s skills gaps; the role of project managers in delivering ‘Agenda 2063’; the role of women and youth in driving Africa’s future; and mainstreaming project management in the public sector.
Joining Mr. Asenso-Boakye will be corporate and civil society luminaires from Ghana which include Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama, Managing Director (MD) of Electrical Company of Ghana; Dr. Martin Morgan Tuuli, Deputy Rector and Professor, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Director, PMI Global Accreditation Center; Sydney Scott SamCEO, Workspace Global; Frank Owusu-Asamoah, President PMI Ghana Chapter; and Emmanuel Gamor, Senior Manager, MTN Ghana.
“With over 25 sessions across three days, PMI Africa Conference is a veritable meeting point for partners, stakeholders, and the project management community to connect with leading voices who will present in-depth content, share insights and highlight best practices in project management. A strong emphasis on designing and implementing successful projects will see participants gain practical knowledge to drive project success”, says George Asamani, MD, PMI Sub Saharan Africa.
First-time attendees will get to network with industry peers, meet subject matter experts and learn more about PMI’s products and solutions. One of the highlights of the conference is the roundtable discussions – an invaluable opportunity built into the agenda for project managers to discuss topics that matter most to thecommunity.
The PMI Africa Conference 2023 is sponsored by ZOHO, the Creative Group, and Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF).
BY Nii Adjei Mensahfio