Leaders from 15 West and Central African countries will join their Ghanaian counterparts in Accra from May 10 -12, as Ghana host the Toastmasters Spring Conference. 

The event which comes off at the Events Haven, Accra International Trade Fair Centre is under the theme; ‘Communicate to Influence, Lead to Solve.’

The conference will have distinguished Ghanaian leaders like Alhassan Andani, Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana; Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministry; Kojo Annan Ankomah, Managing Partner at Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah Law firm. 

Also, distinguished Toastmaster, Papa Arkhurst will lead presentations on topics relevant to leadership in Africa.

There will also be presentations by other leaders and captains of industry from the visiting West African countries.

Some of the topics for the workshops geared toward preparing today’s African leader for the future include; A Conversation on Leadership that Solves Problems and the Importance of Mentorship to the Growth of Africa. 

It will also discuss Building Your Personal Elevator Pitch and Power of an Implemented Dream. 

The Conference will be opened at 8 am on Thursday, May 10, 2018, and will run for two full days and a half day on May 12, 2018.

It will then climax with an African themed dinner/gala night on Saturday.

The conference will also have as side attractions, a Business Power Networking cocktail session, a karaoke night and an exhibition of Ghanaian and other West & Central African businesses.

This is to give an opportunity for various businesses in West & Central Africa to showcase their products/services and to network.

Background

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our organization has more than 352,000 memberships.

Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,400 clubs in 141 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.

The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish, they must communicate.

By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program.