Cape Coast to Host Landmark 2026 Inter-Tourism Conference on Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy
Ghana is preparing to position itself as a continuous, multi-sector commercial hub as the Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside the 24-Hour Economy Authority and Jaksally Development Organization, announce the 2026 Inter-Tourism Conference.
The nine-day event, running from October 19–27, 2026, features a three-day core conference from October 21–23 at the Ridge Royal Hotel in Cape Coast, followed by an immersive investment corridor journey across three key regions.
Operating under the theme “24-Hour Investment Economy: Driving tourism, trade, innovation, industrialization and sustainable economic growth,” the initiative aims to move beyond policy dialogue into direct capital deployment, transactional partnerships, and cross-border trade framework integration.
The conference is officially endorsed by the Ghana Tourism Authority (Ref: GTA/CEO/035), providing strategic partnership support for international buyer engagement, destination promotion, and the national Ghana Day showcase. Organizers are targeting direct deal flow across seven high-growth sectors:
- Agribusiness & Agro-Processing: Showcasing value-chain opportunities, moringa production, and coastal export corridors.
- Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis: Pitching regulatory frameworks, licensing pipelines, and operator matchmaking in Northern Ghana’s agricultural zones.
- Energy, Technology & Natural Resources: Highlighting atmospheric water generation, next-generation energy tech, and value-added mineral and oil asset commercialization.
- SEZ Industrial Acceleration: Presenting Special Economic Zones, logistics hubs, and blended finance models (grants, debt, and equity) aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Digital Sovereignty & Fintech: Featuring live demos of digital financial infrastructure, tokenized capital markets, and streamlined investor licensing platforms.
- Youth Innovation & Changemakers: Developing a gaming-to-coding-to-AI pipeline to build Ghana’s future digital workforce.
- Tourism & Hospitality: Integrating trade exhibitions with strategic asset development.
Following the Cape Coast conference, delegates will embark on a multi-region site delegation from October 23–27:
| Dates | Location | Key Focus & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21–23 | Cape Coast | 3-Day Conference & Expo: Opening showcase, investment marketplace deal flow, and policy/finance execution panels. |
| Oct 24 | Greater Accra | SEZ & Industrial Platform: Site visits to the GREEN LIFE Special Economic Zone, manufacturing hubs, eco-tourism projects, and supply-chain logistics. |
| Oct 25–26 | Savannah Region | Rural Scale & Inclusion: Field visits to rural agribusiness clusters, processing hubs, and community workforce housing projects. |
| Oct 27 | Accra | Wrap-up & Departure: Closing debrief, signing of the Pan-African Investment Declaration, and delegate departures. |
Early registration and strategic partner engagement are currently open for institutional investors, family offices, private equity firms, and diaspora capital networks. Interested parties and prospective delegates can secure investment positioning or register directly at www.intertourismexpo.com or via email at info@intertourismexpo.com.
