Keypoints:
- Ghana and UK partners to host major investment summit in London
- President Mahama to outline economic reset and investor reforms
- Forum targets energy, fintech, mining and infrastructure investment
GHANA will host a major investment forum in London next month as the government intensifies efforts to rebuild investor confidence and attract foreign capital into strategic sectors of the economy.
According to an announcement issued by the Ghana High Commission to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 will take place at Raffles London from June 1-2 under the theme Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity.
The two-day summit is expected to bring together senior government officials, international investors, development finance institutions and private sector executives seeking opportunities in Ghana’s evolving economy.
The event comes as Ghana seeks to accelerate economic recovery, attract long-term capital and position itself as a regional investment hub in West Africa.
Mahama to present economic reset agenda
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address, outlining the government’s economic reform programme and investment priorities.
Organisers said the summit forms part of broader efforts to reposition Ghana as a stable and competitive destination for international investment following recent economic pressures and fiscal restructuring.
Officials said President Mahama’s ‘Reset Agenda’ focuses on fiscal discipline, transparency, economic resilience and stronger collaboration with global investors and development finance institutions.
Participants will also have access to bilateral business meetings, sector-focused roundtables and direct engagement with senior Ghanaian government officials.
Ghana’s renewed push for investor confidence follows recent efforts to stabilise the economy after the debt crisis, including reforms highlighted in Africa Briefing’s analysis of Ghana’s post-crisis recovery strategy.
Ghana positions itself as regional trade hub
Organisers described Ghana as one of West Africa’s most stable democracies and an important gateway to regional trade opportunities.
With its English-speaking workforce, legal framework and location within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ghana continues to market itself as a base for companies seeking expansion across the region.
The summit announcement also highlighted Ghana’s role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat in Accra, offering businesses access to the African continental market valued at more than $3.4tn.
Government officials and business leaders are expected to use the summit to strengthen UK-Ghana commercial relations as African economies compete for international capital and industrial partnerships.
Recent improvements in market sentiment have also been reflected in renewed activity in Ghana’s banking and capital markets sector.
High-growth sectors to dominate discussions
The summit will focus on sectors identified by the Ghanaian government as central to long-term economic transformation and industrial expansion.
These include agribusiness, infrastructure financing, real estate, fintech, digital assets, energy transition projects, critical minerals, carbon markets, forestry, and technology outsourcing services.
Officials said discussions would centre on how Ghana can attract private investment to support industrialisation, exports and job creation.
Interest in Ghana’s critical minerals sector has increased in recent years amid rising global demand for resources linked to clean energy technologies and electric vehicle production.
Energy transition and green investment are also expected to feature prominently during discussions, reflecting growing international interest in climate-focused infrastructure and sustainable finance projects across Africa.
The summit follows broader signs of economic recovery, including Ghana’s recent Fitch ratings upgrade linked to fiscal and economic reforms.
UK-Ghana commercial ties in focus
The summit is being hosted by the Ghana High Commission in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
Supporting organisations include the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Invest Africa, Westminster Africa Group and Global Energy Network.
The involvement of British and Ghanaian business institutions reflects wider efforts by both countries to expand cooperation beyond traditional sectors such as commodities and extractives.
The UK remains one of Ghana’s longstanding economic partners, with bilateral ties spanning finance, energy, infrastructure and professional services.
Analysts say the summit could provide an opportunity for Ghana to reassure investors about policy stability and ongoing economic reforms as the country seeks to accelerate recovery and attract fresh capital inflows.
How to register
Organisers said seats for the summit are limited amid growing international investor interest.
Delegates and investors interested in participating can register through the official summit platform at GHUKIS website.
Tickets are also available via Eventbrite.
