Ghana to Host eLearning Africa 2026 Conference



Ghana has taken a bold step toward positioning itself as a hub for digital learning in West Africa, following the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eLearning Africa, paving the way to host the 18th edition of Africa’s premier education technology conference from June 3–5, 2026, in Accra.


Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, expressed pride and optimism over what the partnership represents for the country’s education future.


“This MoU is more than just a formality; it marks Ghana’s unwavering commitment to being at the forefront of Africa’s digital education revolution,” Dr. Apaak stated. “We are not just preparing for a conference—we are preparing for a future where technology serves every learner, where innovation drives inclusion, and where Ghana leads by example.”


He emphasized that the event would shine a spotlight on Ghana’s progress under initiatives like the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) up to 2030. Dr. Apaak highlighted the country’s collaboration with international partners through the SCALE architecture, which is helping to expand GALOP’s reach to over 15,000 public schools, 64,000 trained teachers, and more than 2 million pupils.


“What excites me most is how this conference will highlight the incredible energy of our young innovators,” he said. “This is our opportunity to showcase Ghanaian ingenuity to the world.”


Rebecca Stronger, the leader of eLearning Africa, echoed the enthusiasm during a media interaction, while acknowledging the logistical and structural challenges that often come with organizing such a large-scale event in Africa.


“In Africa, challenges exist, but what sets this continent apart is the collective will to solve them,” she said. Recalling a past experience in Cotonou, she praised the commitment of African leaders and partners in overcoming obstacles like transportation bottlenecks and infrastructure gaps.


Stronger praised Ghana’s growing edtech landscape, youth-driven innovation, and government-led reforms in the education sector. She confirmed that the Accra conference is expected to attract over 1,300 participants, with Ghanaian teachers, policymakers, and startups enjoying direct access to global stakeholders, investors, and development partners.










“Ghana will be the most visible on the program. Our job is to ensure as many Ghanaian initiatives are seen, supported, and partnered with,” Stronger stated.


The conference will not only serve as a learning platform for Ghanaian stakeholders but also a launchpad for global collaboration and investment in Ghana’s education innovations.

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