YiB summit to drive youth entrepreneurship
The 2025 Youth in Business (YIB) Summit will be held at the British Council in Accra on September 18 and 19, this year, convening young entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and innovators to explore opportunities in business and development.
The event, which was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Development, will be held on the theme: “Ignite the Future: Youth Power, Innovation, and Impact”.
The summit seeks to equip young people with practical skills, knowledge, and motivation to establish thriving businesses and drive Ghana’s economic growth.
The two-day summit will feature panel discussions, keynote speeches, skill-building workshops, and networking sessions.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Offoase Ayeribi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who is a strong proponent of youth empowerment, is one of the speakers at the summit, during which he will outline how enabling policies can create pathways for young entrepreneurs by improving access to finance, mentorship, and targeted capacity-building programmes, a statement from the organisers indicated.
Leveraging his political leadership and development experience, he will link governance to the everyday challenges of startups and small businesses, stressing the importance of policies that deliver practical, results-driven programmes for youth and community enterprises.
Digital strategist
The Head of Digital Channels at Enterprise Insurance Company, Marry Anna Adu-Gyamfi, widely regarded as a digital transformation strategist, will also address the summit.
With over 15 years of leadership in media, sales, innovation, and corporate management, she will highlight the role of digital platforms in enhancing customer experience, strengthening trust, and improving accessibility in traditional industries.
Focusing on scalable innovation, data-led decisions, and empathetic leadership, Ms Adu-Gyamfi will outline how established organisations can adapt legacy systems to maintain competitiveness and agility, with lessons that resonate across both startups and large corporations.
The Director at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Corporation, Dr Timothy Karikari, has decades of experience in media, communications and human resource development and will speak on branding, ethical storytelling, and talent growth, underscoring how effective communication and people-centred leadership fuel progress in the creative sector.
Also featuring at the summit will be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adansi Travels, Gideon Asare, who is an artificial intelligence enthusiast and trainer, and also combines technology, education and affordable mobility as tools to empower the youth.
At the summit, he will emphasise the role of experiential learning, AI literacy, and global exposure in preparing young people for careers, entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration that supports sustainable innovation.
Panel
There will be a panel discussion with panellist who are well knowledgeable in their fields.
Some of the panellist include the MP for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, who will highlight the importance of youth engagement in politics and community development; actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui, who will share her experiences in branding, entertainment, and business diversification, and actress-entrepreneur Victoria Lebene, who will outline her journey navigating both business and the creative industry.
Others are fashion designer Sadia Sanusi, Creative Director of SaadiaSanusi, entrepreneur Kofi Osei, and award-winning actress and radio personality Amanda Jisseh.
Young people attending the summit will learn about emerging business trends, digital innovation and sustainable practices.
They will also take part in practical workshops on branding, leadership, and financial management.
Beyond the learning sessions, participants will connect with mentors, investors and fellow entrepreneurs.
The summit is open to young entrepreneurs, startups, students interested in business, creatives and policymakers.
The organisers urged all those passionate about youth empowerment and economic development to take part.
The Youth in Business (YIB) Impact Hub, which opened nominations for the 2025 YIB Impact Award to recognise industrious individuals whose leadership and contributions have shaped their industries, will be presented on September 18, 2025, at the British Council, as part of this year’s Youth in Business Summit.
