National Governance & Business Leadership Summit & Awards 2026
“AI-Driven Governance: Reimagining Boardroom Leadership, Accountability, and National Competitiveness”
Friday, 25 September 2026
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
5:00 PM GMT
Special Guest of Honour
Hon. Julius Debrah
Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana
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30+
Distinguished Speakers
50+
Special Guests
20+
Sponsors & Partners
120+
Participating Companies
1,000+
Executive Participants
Why Attend
The Room Where Ghana’s Governance Future Is Shaped
NGBLA 2026 convenes Ghana’s most consequential boardroom leaders, policymakers, and governance professionals for one transformative evening.
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Boardroom-Level Conversations
Governance dialogues shaped by board chairs, regulators, and policymakers.
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Access Decision-Makers
Connect with Ghana’s foremost CEOs, board directors, and institutional leaders.
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Policy & Regulatory Insight
First-hand perspectives on frameworks shaping Ghana’s economy.
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AI Governance Frontier
Lead the conversation on AI’s transformative role in boardrooms.
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Enterprise Performance
Practical frameworks for elevating corporate governance and business growth.
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Thought Leadership
Platform visibility before 1,000+ executive participants across Ghana and Africa.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration
Where public sector, private enterprise, and civil society converge.
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Awards Recognition
Celebrate Ghana’s finest governance leaders across 10 award categories.
Summit Components
Six Platforms. One Landmark Evening.
NGBLA 2026 integrates six specialised governance platforms — bringing together the leaders, conversations, and resolutions that shape Ghana’s institutional future.
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AI for Boards Training Programme
Equipping Ghana’s boards with practical AI governance frameworks and digital oversight competencies.
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Impact Boardroom Executive Cocktail
An exclusive VIP networking session for board chairs, CEOs, and senior governance leaders.
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Corporate Legal Leadership Forum
General Counsel, Company Secretaries, and Compliance leaders driving governance excellence.
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Future Workplace & Talent Forum
HR leadership, talent governance, and future-of-work strategy for Ghana’s institutions.
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Procurement Leadership Forum
Digital supply chains, procurement excellence, and institutional procurement reforms.
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Boardroom Renaissance Forum
Strategic boardroom transformation and next-generation governance frameworks for Africa.
NGBLA Legacy
Five Editions. One National Standard.
Since its inaugural edition, the National Governance & Business Leadership Summit has become Ghana’s most authoritative governance platform — setting institutional standards and driving boardroom accountability forward.
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Successful Editions
100+
Awardees Recognised
1,000+
Corporate Leaders Engaged
100+
Partner Institutions
Past & Esteemed Partners
Strategic Alliances
Bank of Ghana
Ghana Link Network Services
Absa Bank Ghana
American International School
African Agribusiness Consortium
📅 25 September 2026 · Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra · 5:00 PM
NGBLA 2026
The Agenda
A landmark evening structured around six specialised platforms converging into one transformative night at Kempinski Accra.
8:00 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Grand Foyer — Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Organising Committee Chair & Distinguished Guests
Keynote
9:30 AM
AI for Boards — Module 1: AI Governance Fundamentals for Board Directors
Lead Facilitator: AI & Governance Expert
Training
11:00 AM
Networking & Refreshments Break
Main Foyer
Networking
11:30 AM
AI for Boards — Module 2: Risk Management, AI Ethics & Boardroom Oversight
Panel: Board Chairs & Technology Leaders
Panel
1:00 PM
Executive Lunch & Networking
Crystal Ballroom
2:30 PM
AI for Boards — Module 3: Building an AI-Ready Board — Frameworks & Case Studies
Advisory Board: Guiding Excellence at the Highest Level
The Advisory Board provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure the Summit delivers global standards, policy relevance, and executive-level impact.
Prof. Samuel Adams
Chairman, The Governance & Business Boardroom · Africa’s No.1 Ranked Scholar in Public Administration
The Governance & Business Boardroom
Ms. Sandra Thompson
Special Aide to the Governor & Advisor on Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Management
Bank of Ghana
Madam Millicent Atuguba
General Manager, Operations
State Interests and Governance Authority
Richmond Anim Damoah
Executive Director
The Governance & Business Boardroom
Rhema Afi Damoah
Managing Editor
The Boardroom Magazine
Our Initiatives
Advancing Governance. Strengthening Institutions.
Five strategic leadership platforms driving board effectiveness, institutional accountability, and enterprise growth across Ghana and Africa.
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Corporate Legal Leadership Africa
Strengthening Governance Through Legal Excellence
This platform convenes General Counsel, Company Secretaries, Compliance and Risk Leaders, and Corporate Legal Advisors to drive conversations at the intersection of law, governance, and enterprise leadership.
Bringing together Board Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and Governance Advisors to advance excellence in boardroom leadership and strategic governance across the continent.
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Investor Relations Africa
Building Trust Between Enterprise & Capital
Connecting CFOs, Investor Relations Officers, Institutional Investors, and Capital Market Regulators to strengthen transparency, disclosure, and investor confidence.
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Procurement Leadership Africa
Driving Efficiency, Transparency & Digital Supply Chains
Bringing together Chief Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Leaders, and Public Procurement Authorities to advance transparent and resilient procurement systems.
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Future Workplace & Talent Governance Africa
Talent Governance in a Transforming Economy
This platform convenes CHROs, Talent Development Leaders, Organisational Strategists, and Workforce Policy Advisors to connect governance with human capital performance and institutional capability building.
Central Convergence
The Summit as Central Convergence Platform
NGBLA 2026 is where all five strategic initiatives align — bringing their communities, conversations, and outcomes into one landmark national event.
Speakers 2026
Speakers & Thought Leaders
Ghana’s most consequential voices in governance, boardroom leadership, AI transformation, and institutional performance.
Confirmed Leadership & Advisory
Prof. Samuel Adams
Chairman, The Governance & Business Boardroom
Africa’s #1 Ranked Scholar in Public Administration
Ms. Sandra Thompson
Advisor on Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management
Bank of Ghana
Madam Millicent Atuguba
General Manager, Operations
State Interests & Governance Authority
Richmond Anim Damoah
Executive Director
The Governance & Business Boardroom
Rhema Afi Damoah
Managing Editor
The Boardroom Magazine
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More Speakers Being Confirmed
We are confirming an outstanding lineup of governance leaders, policymakers, and boardroom practitioners for NGBLA 2026.
🏆 Nominations Close 31st May 2026 — Recognising Excellence in Governance, Leadership & Enterprise Performance
Nominate Now
NGBL Awards 2026
Recognising Excellence in Governance, Leadership & Enterprise Performance
The NGBL Awards platform honours outstanding achievement across governance, boardroom leadership, and enterprise performance across Ghana and Africa.
6th Edition
National Governance & Business Leadership Awards 2026
Flagship awards recognising CEOs, Board Chairs, Deputy CEOs, General Counsel, and high-performing companies driving governance excellence.
Celebrating Deputy CEOs, Deputy MDs, and Deputy Directors driving institutional performance, operational excellence, and strategic leadership across Ghana and Africa.
📅 Nominations close: 31 May 2026
Eligibility: Deputy CEOs, DMDs, Deputy Directors across all sectors
Sector: Public sector, private enterprise and state institutions
✓Full access to NGBLA 2026 Summit and Awards Ceremony
✓NGBLA Attendee Dashboard with programme & networking tools
✓Gala dinner and networking reception at Kempinski
✓The Boardroom Magazine delegate pack
✓CPD attendance certificate
✓Post-event session recordings and Governance Report
info@tgbboardroom.com
+233 202 384 500 / 0505 893 884
Media & Insights
Governance News & Insights
Summit updates, governance research, awardee spotlights, and press releases from the National Governance & Business Leadership platform.
Summit News
NGBLA 2026 Officially Launched Under AI-Driven Governance Theme
The 6th edition is set for 25 September 2026 at Kempinski Accra, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed as Special Guest of Honour.
May 2026 · 3 min read
Awards
Nominations Open for NGBL Awards 2026 — Including New AI Leadership Category
The platform introduces the landmark AI Leadership Award for 2026, recognising the board or institution most effectively integrating AI into governance.
May 2026 · 2 min read
Governance Insights
Why Ghana’s Boards Cannot Afford to Wait on AI Governance
The urgent case for board-level AI policy frameworks in Ghana’s public and private institutions.
April 2026 · 5 min read
Past Editions
Highlights: 5th National Governance & Business Leadership Awards 2025
Over 340 of Ghana’s top boardroom leaders gathered at Kempinski Accra for the 5th edition — an evening of governance excellence and national dialogue.
March 2025 · 4 min read
Leadership
Meet the Advisory Board Guiding NGBLA 2026 to Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet
From Bank of Ghana to SIGA, the advisory board shaping NGBLA 2026 represents Ghana’s most authoritative governance voices.
April 2026 · 3 min read
Partnerships
Why Leading Ghanaian Institutions Choose to Partner with NGBLA
An analysis of the brand value, policy access, and leadership positioning that NGBLA sponsorship delivers for Ghana’s foremost institutions.
May 2026 · 4 min read
Downloadable Resources
Summit programme, governance white papers, and CPD certificates
Delegate Portal
Your NGBLA 2026 Dashboard Awaits
Access your personal agenda, connect with delegates, submit live poll responses, and claim your CPD certificate.
