Eric Opoku to attend Canada-Ghana agribusiness summit in Canada

Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana and Voazok Agritours-Canada are excited to announce that Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku will attend the Canada-Ghana Agribusiness Summit. He will serve as the Guest of Honor. The summit is set for July 14-15, 2025, at Innovation Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

This summit aims to create a platform for collaboration and innovation in agribusiness. It will gather leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both countries. Participants will exchange ideas and explore opportunities for economic transformation and food security.

The event will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, networking sessions, and business matchmaking activities. Each day will focus on specific themes relevant to agribusiness.

The summit has several key objectives:

1. Facilitate Collaboration: Connect stakeholders from Canada and Ghana for partnerships.
2. Share Knowledge: Exchange best practices in agricultural production and technology.
3. Promote Investment: Showcase opportunities in crop production and agro-processing.
4. Support Capacity Building: Offer training sessions for farmers and entrepreneurs.
5. Foster Networking: Create B2B meetings to promote collaboration between organizations.
6. Drive Innovation: Highlight sustainable agriculture solutions that address climate change.

The summit's themes include:

a) Agricultural Value Chain Development: Improve efficiency across agribusiness value chains.
b) Agro-processing: Promote value addition of agricultural products for market expansion.
c) Agri-tech Innovation: Use technology to enhance agricultural processes.
d) Market Access: Explore export opportunities and international partnerships.
e) Sustainable Agriculture: Address climate change challenges in agricultural systems.

The summit aims to deepen collaboration between Canadian and Ghanaian agribusiness stakeholders. Minister Opoku’s participation shows Ghana’s commitment to sustainable agriculture through international cooperation.

During the event, he will engage with Canadian leaders to explore strategic opportunities in technology transfer and investment. The summit will feature various activities focused on climate-smart agriculture and cross-border investments.

Minister Opoku stated that this summit is a chance to strengthen Ghana's partnership with Canada in agribusiness. He emphasized its role in achieving the government's vision for agricultural transformation.

Ghana's delegation will include officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture along with private sector leaders. This event also allows Ghanaian businesses to showcase their products in Canada.

For more information about the summit, visit www.caghagribizsummit.com.

About Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana)

GEN-Ghana promotes entrepreneurship through local and international programs. It fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers, and support organizations.

Founded in March 2010 under Ghanaian law, GEN-Ghana is an affiliate of Global Entrepreneurship Network based in Washington D.C., operating globally across 160 countries.

Its initiatives have impacted over one million people in Ghana by supporting startups like Famerline and Impact Hub.

About Voazok Agritours Inc.

Voazok Agritours is a Canadian company specializing in customized agricultural tours worldwide. It focuses on cultural exchange and hands-on learning experiences that enhance agriculture sectors globally.

They offer educational programs, advisory services, investment support, agri-trade missions, and industry events aimed at fostering business connections.

For more details about Voazok Agritours visit https://www.voazokagritours.ca