Tech Trends and Future Careers

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

 

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