​Women Hold Up Half the Sky — But Who Owns the Cloud? ☁️

​From Market Women to Machine Learning

​Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the global economy.

​But here is the real question:

​Who will build it?
Who will own it?
Who will govern it?

​Across Ghana, women power the economy every day — from market networks to startups, media, research, and entrepreneurship. Yet when it comes to designing and governing the digital infrastructure of the AI era, women remain significantly underrepresented.

​This edition of the Beyond AI Series brings together leading voices from technology, research, civic innovation, and media to explore how women can move from users of technology to builders and decision-makers in the AI economy.

​Expect a powerful conversation, practical insights, and a hands-on introduction to AI tools.

​What You’ll Experience

​✔ A clear introduction to Artificial Intelligence
✔ A high-level panel on women, technology, and digital power
✔ Real conversations about opportunity, risk, and governance
✔ A hands-on AI tools session
✔ Networking with innovators, founders, and policymakers in Accra

​Speakers

​Farida N. Bedwei

​Technology leader with over 25 years of experience in software engineering and digital platforms. Former Board Member of Ghana’s National Communications Authority and contributor to Microsoft’s metaverse platform.

​Jennifer Addochoe Moffatt

​Country Lead at BudgIT Ghana and civic-tech specialist advancing transparency and citizen engagement through data and technology.

​Emmanuella Boahenmaa Owusu

​Computer Science student and creator of Tech on the Street, exploring how everyday Ghanaians interact with technology and AI.

​Aincre Maame-Fosua Evans

​Doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford studying governance, political systems, and regulatory responses to emerging technologies in West Africa.

​Moderators

​Nana Akua Andoh

​Media personality and host of The POV Podcast, known for engaging conversations connecting technology, culture, and society.

​Princess Yanney

​Journalist and writer exploring Pan-Africanism, gender justice, media narratives, and the role of storytelling in shaping public discourse.

​Event Agenda

​9:00 AM — Arrival & Registration

​9:30 AM — Intro to AI
Understanding the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.

​10:00 AM — Panel Discussion
Women, Technology, and Digital Power

​11:30 AM — Audience Discussion

​12:00 PM — Hands-on AI Workshop
Practical tools you can start using immediately.

​2:00 PM — Close

​Who Should Attend

​This event is designed for:

​• Students and young professionals
• Women interested in technology and AI
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Policymakers and researchers
• Journalists and media professionals
• Anyone curious about the future of AI in Africa

​No technical background is required.

​About the Beyond AI Series

​The Beyond AI Series is a public platform exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, culture, governance, and the economy across Africa.

​The initiative connects technologists, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to ensure that Africa participates actively in shaping the future of AI.

​Event Details

​📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Accra Digital Centre

​🎟 Free Entry — Registration Required

​👉 Reserve your seat now