2023 CONFERENCE THEME: THE POWER OF BOLD…. INNOVATE, INTEGRATE & INSPIRE

GLOBAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS &
PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE
CONFERENCE & BUSINESS EXPO

ACCRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE
May 16 – 17 2023 / Day Session 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Conference

Itinerary



Pre Conference Networking Reception

Wed, Mar 16 | Time 7pm to 10pm | Venue TBD

Fireside Chat With Salma Okonkwo
Dr Fungisai Nota Book Launch

Conference Day

Thu, Mar 17

Theme: "Breakthrough to Excellence"

8.00 AM

Registration


9:00 AM

Welcome – Florence Torson-Hart, Conference Curator


9:05 AM

Ann – Business Case for Women’s Equity


9:15 AM

Welcome Keynote – Dr. Patrice Matchaba, Grp Head Corporate Responsibility Novartis


9:30 AM

Master Class 1 | How to Own Your Compelling Story, Weave it Into Your Brand and Win!!

Description. A conversation with a Success BusinessWoman on values, longevity and lessons learnt

Mrs Grace Amey- Obeng CEO FC Perfumery and Cosmetics Ghana


10:30 AM

Breakout # 1


Panel Discussion

Topic: Accelerating Your Career Path

Panel Description: Legal issues and concerns for Female professionals and business owners. An examination of global legal protections and solutions

Panelists:

  • Cynthia Quarcoo, CEO CQ Legal
  • Commissioner Belinda Handy, Commissioner, Superior Court / Riverside, CA
  • Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, CEO Values for Life, MP Ketu South
  • Toni Howard-Ingalls, Human Relations Consultant & Coach
  • Dr. Naana Princess Ocansey, CEO, SOS Global Investments
  • Angel Livas- CEO/ Founder The Woman Behind the Business

Panel Discussion (Business)

Topic: Funding Your Business

Panel Description: Funding Sources, Differentiation, Eliminating Unforced Errors. Creating an Outstanding Plan

Panelists:

  • Florence Torson-Hart, Wealth Management Advisor
  • Natalie Noisette, Business Strategist

Panel Discussion (Business)

Topic: Effective Networking Skills

Panel Description: Building and Leveraging New and Existing Relationships

Moderator: Angel Livas, Founder/Board Chair – The Woman Behind The Business

Panelists:

  • Awo Twumasi Palmer, CEO Palmer Group
  • David Simons, CEO Kingdom Social Media
  • Arthur Fennell, Arthur Fennell Reports
  • Linda Kusi, Entrepreneur

11:20 AM

Coffee Break


11:30 AM

Breakout # 2


Panel Discussion (Pharmacy)

Topic: Creating Sustainable Business Models through Shared values

Panel Description: Advancing Profitability and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Pharmaceutical Sector?

  • Dr. Fungisai Nota, CEO Solvency Pharma USA
  • Dr. Vera Asante, CEO WellCheck Pharmacy Ghana
  • Ms. Sophia Baah, COO mPharma Ghana
  • Dr, Teye Adusu Biomedical Research Scientist USA

Panel Discussion (Technology)

Topic: Power of Innovation for African Women in IT

Panel Description: Exploring business and professional opportunities in IT

  • Jumoke Dada CSM, Technology Consultant

Panel Discussion (Agro Business)

Topic: Mindset Shift In a Post Covid World

Panel Description: Exploring Agro Business opportunities

  • TBD

12:30 PM

Plenary # 2 (Working Lunch)

Conference Philanthropic Initiative – Sickle Cell Education and Awareness: “New Born Screening Saves Lives”

Panel Discussion: "Sickle Cell Disease: Solutions Within Our Reach"

Moderator: Dr. Mary Akua Ampomah, PhD
Lecturer, School of Public Health, Univ. of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana; President & CEO, Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO).

Introduction of Panelists: Moderator

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell disease in 2022
Presenter: Dr. Catherine Segbefia, MD
               Senior Lecturer and Paediatric Haematologist, Department of Child Health, University of Ghana Medical School, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Topic:Health maintenance for the person with sickle cell disease
Presenter: Ms. Diana Dwuma-Badu, RN
               Clinical Nurse Specialist, Haematology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana

Topic: Role of the caregiver and community in managing sickle cell disease
Presenter: Ms. Awo Twumasi-Nyarko
               Mother of a 14 year old with SCD; President, Greater Accra Regional Hospital SCD Association, Accra, Ghana

Questions and Answers: Moderator

Closing Remarks: Moderator


1:30 PM

Breakout #3


Panel Discussion (Healthcare)

Topic: Innovations in Women’s Healthcare

Panel Description:  An insightful discussion of Advances in Health Solutions, and how Technology is impacting new treatments.

Moderator: Dr. Leticia Otchere-Darko, Anesthiologist USA

Panelists:

  • Eno Quagraine -Talkative Mom App
  • Dr. Carol -Thrive Care Ghana
  • Sena Hiadzi – Lister Hospital
  • Morgan Dixon – Co-founder and CEO of GirlTrek

Panel Discussion (Wealth Creation)

Topic: Build, Position Protect and…..Know how to Count your Money

Panel Description: How do you build wealth? How do you position your finances to increase your chances of accessing capital for growth? What are the best ways to protect your business and how much money are you leaving on the table. Make your efforts and resources count and don’t leave any costly blind spots unattended to.

  • Florence Torson-Hart, Certified Financial Planner, US- Ghana Chamber of Commerce

Panel Discussion (Business)

Topic: Social media Marketing/Branding in a Post Covid World

Panelists:

  • Arthur Fennell, Former NBC 10 News Anchor
  • David D. Simons, CEO Kingdom Social Media
  • Emma Morrison, Branding Specialist

2.30 PM

Master class 2 | Emotional & Mental Wellness – Navigating Professional,Business & Cultural Spheres

• Dr. Paulina Kitcher de Graft-Johnson –Neurologist & Psychiatrist USA

3.30 PM

Breakout #4


Panel Discussion

Topic: Legal Considerations for Your Business

Panelists:

  • Mrs Cynthia Quarcoo, Managing Partner, CQ Legal and Consulting
  • Mr. Ken Tshribi Corporate & Commercial Law, banking, Investments, International Corporate Financial Transactions

 


Panel Discussion (Healthcare)

Topic:  Developments in Health — Precision Medicine and Technology

Panel Description:  An insightful discussion of Advances in Health Solutions, and how  Technology is impacting new treatments.

Moderator: Dr. Leticia Otchere-Darko, Anesthiologist USA

Panelists

  • Dr. Alex Boafo OB GYN New York City
  • Mrs. Cynthia Abankwa, Performance & Operations Director, National Health Service UK
  • Dr. Bertha Ayi, Infectious Disease Specialist, USA
  • Dr. Isabella Nyan, OB GYN Ghana

Panel Discussion (Business)

Topic: Social Media and Influencers Strategies – Building Your Live Tribe

Panelists Popular Ghanaian Influencers


Panel Discussion (Business)

 Topic: Funding Your Business

Panel Description: Funding Sources, Differentiation, Eliminating Unforced Errors. Creating an Outstanding Plan,

Panelists

  • Florence Torson-Hart, Wealth Management Advisor
  • Natalie Noisette, Business Strategist

4:30 PM

Master Class 3 | Know Your Rights…… Through Changing Life Events


Panel Description: What are your rights and what protections do you need to know through marriage, employment, divorce, death and business

Panelists

  • Commissioner Belinda Handy, Commissioner, Superior Court / Riverside, CA
  • Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong – Managing Partner LithurBrew & Company, Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Chana

5:30 PM

Chaz – The Hallmarks of Empowered Successful Women


5:30 PM

Closing Keynote Address

Special Invited Guest


Conference Outreach/Philanthropy

Fri, Mar 18

One on One Mentoring Session/Career Guidance Session at Accra High School. Press tour of Sickle cell Foundation/Patients

Conference Closing Dinner

Sat, Mar 19 | 7pm to 11pm

Venue TBD