Stanford Seed annual business confab set for October 31

The Annual Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN), Ghana Chapter Business Conference 2024, has been scheduled for October 31 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

To be held on the theme: "SMART Africa: Leapfrogging the Conventional and Transforming Business with AI," the conference will provide a platform for speakers to explore how businesses can adopt AI to innovate, scale and stay competitive.

Open to both local and international participants, the 2024 SSTN business conference is set to ignite a revolution in African businesses, empowering entrepreneurs and industry leaders to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

SSTN

The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed), is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that is working to end the cycle of global poverty.

It partners entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives.

Ghanaian alumni of Stanford Seed constitute the Seed Transformation Network, Ghana. Over 100 Ghanaian entrepreneurs have so far benefited from the training.

Speakers

So far, an array of industry experts have confirmed their participation in the conference which has been designed for forward-thinking business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry professionals across Africa, particularly those in the business and technology sectors interested in digital transformation.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Margins Group Limited, Moses Baiden, will be the main speaker for the two-day conference.

Other speakers will include Ebo Richardson (Digital Transformation Consultant), Dr Stephane Nwolley (CEO, Npontu Technologies); Madam Solace Kidisil (Group Operations Lead, Nsano); Claud Kweku Hutchful (CEO Kowri Ghana & Cote d'Ivoire); Patrick George Quantson (Group CE, Kowri). 

Business growth

The President of SSTN Ghana and Chairman of African Concrete Products, Carl Richards, echoed the network’s commitment to pursuing business growth technology.

He stated that the conference offered a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights about digital transformation, AI applications, expanding market reach or networking with industry leaders,

“We are thrilled about the STN Business Conference 2024 which will serve as a catalyst for innovation and growth in the African business landscape.

“Bringing together industry leaders, experts and aspiring entrepreneurs to create a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and the adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions.

Together, we can shape the future of business in Africa and beyond using AI,” Mr Richards said.