UK and Ghana to host inaugural London to Accra Economic Growth Summit

The British High Commission in Accra, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, will on January 6, 2026, host the inaugural London to Accra Economic Growth Summit.

The high-level forum is aimed at unlocking new pathways for sustainable and inclusive economic development driven by the British-Ghanaian diaspora.

The landmark event will take place at the headquarters of the Bank of Ghana and is expected to bring together about 200 influential leaders from the United Kingdom and Ghana, including policymakers, investors, innovators, and creatives, to shape strategies for long-term economic growth.

The summit forms part of the broader London to Accra campaign, an initiative designed to deepen social, cultural and economic connections between the two countries.

Organisers say the platform will focus on converting the strong emotional and financial ties of the diaspora into structured opportunities for trade, investment, and collaboration.

Remittances from the UK Ghanaian diaspora continue to play a critical role in Ghana’s development, supporting entrepreneurship, education, housing, and innovation.

The Summit will explore how this remittance-driven support can evolve into sustainable investment vehicles and commercial partnerships.

A major highlight of the Summit will be the creative economy, one of the fastest-growing sectors linking London and Accra.

Through panel discussions and showcases, participants will examine how Ghanaian music, fashion, film, design and digital culture are shaping global markets and redefining economic narratives.

Key discussion areas will include remitting to invest, positioning London and Accra as powerhouses for economic growth, unlocking the potential of cities through culture and creativity, and the role of the diaspora as a bridge for trade and investment.

Delegates will hear keynote addresses from the British High Commissioner to Ghana, HE Dr Christian Rogg, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, and senior Ghanaian government ministers.

Panels will also feature leading voices from the investment community, innovation hubs and the creative arts.

Ahead of the Summit, Dr Rogg underscored the importance of the diaspora in shaping shared prosperity.

“The British Ghanaian diaspora is more than a connector. It is the backbone of our shared vision for growth,” he said.

“The UK is proud to champion this renewed approach to diaspora engagement, unlocking opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration that benefit both of our nations.”

Dr Asiama said the central bank was committed to creating an enabling environment for diaspora investment.

“At the Bank of Ghana, we are committed to building the policy and regulatory infrastructure to support diaspora investment, from foreign exchange reforms to digital financial services and securing low cost remittance channels,” he noted.

“This summit is a powerful moment to turn cultural pride into economic purpose.”

Organisers describe the London to Accra Economic Growth Summit as a significant milestone in strengthening economic, cultural and social ties between Ghana and the UK.

By convening influential voices across sectors and harnessing diaspora capital and expertise, the Summit is expected to lay the foundation for deeper collaboration and long term investment.

As London and Accra continue to emerge as interconnected centres of creativity, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, stakeholders say the outcomes of the Summit will shape cooperation and sustained growth for years to come, reinforcing diaspora engagement as a key pillar of the UK’s international economic strategy with Ghana firmly in focus.

Story by Francis Appiah