Schedule 2025 UPDATES COMING SOON
TecFuPro Schedule (UTC time)
THURSDAY, 15th AUGUST, 2024
DAY 1: TECH TRENDS AND AI: SHAPING TOMORROW’S INNOVATIONS
TIME | ACTIVITY | RESOURCE PERSON/SPEAKER |
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM | Registration | All Participants |
9:45 AM – 10:05 AM | Opening and Presentation Speech by Chairman Addressing the Unemployment Challenges in Engineering: The Role of Digital Technologies | Prof. Amevi Acakpovi (Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University) |
10:10 AM – 10:25 AM | Keynote Address | Mrs. Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey (Mayor of Accra) |
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Industry Presentation 1 Digital Channels and Transformation in the Telecom Sector in Ghana
| Mr. Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor (Digital Channels Senior Manager, MTN) |
10:55 AM – 11:10 AM | Industry Presentation 2 Digital Transformation in Ghana’s Economy | Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyeman (CEO – Accra Digital Centre) |
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Snack Break | All Participants |
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Industry Presentation 3 Wartsila: Navigating the Energy Transition: The Role of Natural Gas and Decarbonization Strategies at Wartsila (Via Zoom) | Mr. Yusuff Wale (Managing Director, Wärtsilä Marine & Power Services Nigeria) |
12:05 PM – 12:20 PM | Industry Presentation 4 Advancing Sustainable Maritime with AI/ML Enhanced-Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing | Mr. Koljonen Janne (Laboratory Engineer and Head of BSc program, University of Vassa) |
12:25 PM – 12:40 PM | Industry Presentation 5 Orange and White Modern Creative Marketing Plan | Ms. Roberta Nettey (Quantum Talent Consulting) |
12:45 PM – 13:45 PM | Panel Discussion · Tech Trend and the Future Workforce: Insights on how AI is reshaping job markets and the importance of upskilling and reskilling. · The Ethics of AI | Moderator: Mr. Kodjovi Lotchi (Snr. Lecturer, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences) Panelists: · Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson (Vice-Chancellor, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana) · Mr. David Gowu (Executive Director, Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGh) and CEO, Inngen, Ghana) · Mr. Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor (Digital Channels Senior Manager, MTN) · Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah (Study Track Manager for MSc in Industrial Systems Analytics at the School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) · Adj. Prof. Raine Hermans (Dean, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) · Prof. Nana Yaw Asabere (Dean – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Accra Technical University) |
13:50 PM – 13:55 PM | Future of TecFuPRO | · Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah (Study Track Manager for MSc in Industrial Systems Analytics at the School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) · Mr. Kodjovi Lotchi (Snr. Lecturer, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences) |
14:00 PM – 14:05 PM | Closing Remarks | Prof. Amevi Acakpovi (Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University) |
14:10 PM – 14:15 PM | Picture Session | All Participants |
14:20 PM – 14:15 PM | Vote of Thanks | Ms. Edith Mensah (Asst. Research Fellow, DRIPTT, Accra Technical University) |
14:20 PM – 15:20 PM | Lunch, Networking, and Exhibition: Opportunities for attendees to connect with industry experts, explore tech exhibits, and engage with interactive AI demonstrations. | All Participants |
THURSDAY, 16th AUGUST, 2024
DAY 1: TECH TRENDS AND AI: SHAPING TOMORROW’S INNOVATIONS
TIME | ACTIVITY | RESOURCE PERSON/SPEAKER |
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM | Registration | All Participants |
9:45 AM – 9:50 AM | Opening Speech by Chairman | Prof. Felix Kutsanedzie (Ag. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University) |
9:55 AM – 10:10 AM | Keynote Address: Academic Innovation and Excellence in Finnish Higher Education | Adj. Prof. Raine Hermans (Dean, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) |
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM | Presentation 1 Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Finland
| Mr. Kodjovi Lotchi (Snr. Lecturer, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences) |
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM | Presentation 2 University of Vaasa, Finland
| Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah (Study Track Manager for MSc in Industrial Systems Analytics at the School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) |
10:45 AM – 10:55 AM | Presentation 3 Accra Technical University, Ghana
| Prof. Amevi Acakpovi (Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University) |
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | Presentation 4 A Perspective of Gamification in Education | Eyram Akorfa Tawiah (CEO Leti Arts) |
| Academia Presentation 1 AI in Focus: AI Tools for Business and Research | Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah (Study Track Manager for MSc in Industrial Systems Analytics at the School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) |
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM | Panel Discussions Study Opportunities in Finland · Sessions on applying to Finnish universities, scholarships, and student life. · Alumni panels sharing experiences and success stories of studying in Finland. · Research Collaboration Opportunities: · Discussions on how international researchers and institutions can collaborate with Finnish universities on groundbreaking projects. | Moderator: Prof. Frank Frimpong Opuni (Dean – School of Graduate Studies, Accra Technical University) Panelists: · Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah (Study Track Manager for MSc in Industrial Systems Analytics at the School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa, Finland) Adj. Prof. Raine Hermans · Mr. Kodjovi Lotchi (Snr. Lecturer, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences) |
12:25 PM – 12:35 PM | Closing Remarks and Presentations | Prof. Felix Kutsanedzie (Ag. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Accra Technical University) |
12:40 PM – 12:45 PM | Picture Session | All Participants |
12:50 PM – 12:55 PM | Vote of Thanks
| Mrs. Gifty Awhireng Koomson (Deputy Registrar, Head of Planning Dept., Accra Technical University) |
13:00 PM – 14:00 PM | Lunch, Networking, and Exhibition: Opportunities for attendees to connect with industry experts, explore tech exhibits, and engage with interactive AI demonstrations. | All Participants
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Side Events -TecFuPro 2025
STEM Competition
Short courses for local University students
Exhibition
Promote products and services to end users
Panel Discussion
Participate in the discussion and exchange of idea
LOME Tour
Recreation and visit to tourist attractions