Ghana will organize a three-day Public Relations Conference along with the IPRA Golden World Awards Ceremony, supported by President John Dramani Mahama, who is also a member of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) in Ghana and the Africa Public Relations Association (APRA).
Hosted by IPR, Ghana, in collaboration with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), this landmark gathering will be held from Wednesday, October 1st, through Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre in Ghana. It aims to bring together international figures in the fields of communications, artificial intelligence, mining, development, policymaking, and technological advancement.
With the theme “Global Realities and Innovative Communication,” the conference will examine how strategic communication is changing due to worldwide changes, placing significant focus on promoting Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa’s growth and using efficient communication strategies to tackle the problem of Galamsey.
By engaging in expert dialogues, real-world examples, and specialized workshops, attendees will acquire knowledge and resources to manage evolving trends in communication and technology. The event will further explore how communication can help confront pressing ecological challenges, such as the severe effects of unlawful mining (Galamsey) on Ghana’s localities and natural environments. Additionally, the conference features exhibits and voluntary historical sightseeing trips, providing an extensive mix of career-related and cultural experiences.
His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is the Special Guest of Honor at the Conference and will present the opening speech. He will be accompanied by notable local leaders, such as the Minister of Communications, Digital Technologies, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George; the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu; and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who will each provide specific speeches centered around the theme of the event. Additionally, ministers responsible for communications from various African nations will participate, enhancing discussions across the continent regarding innovation, effective promotion of artificial intelligence for Africa’s growth, and utilizing communication strategies for environmental initiatives.
Additional notable speakers are Mr. Jan Eissfeldt, Director and Global Head of Trust and Safety at the Wikimedia Foundation, along with Emmanuel Lubanzadio, who leads initiatives in Africa for OpenAI, as well as other prominent professionals from fields such as public relations, policymaking, and technological innovation.
Additionally, special comments at the event will be provided by Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, President of IPR, Ghana, and CEO of Stratcomm Africa; Mr. Arik Karani, President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA); and Ms. Nataša Pavlović Bujas, President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). Their speeches will emphasize the worldwide importance of the conference, the changing function of public relations in tackling major global challenges, and the increasing influence of Africa in the international communications field.
The event will conclude with the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, starting at 7:15 p.m., hosted at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel. This esteemed gathering, which is being held in Ghana for the very first time, honors exceptional global public relations initiatives and coincides with the 70th anniversary of IPRA.
The global event welcomes artificial intelligence specialists, communications experts, media professionals, decision-makers, scholars, learners, development stakeholders, and anyone enthusiastic about the tech and the influence of effective communication in defining tomorrow.
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