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7th GARNET Annual General Meeting - 2026

→ Africa/Accra
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Nii Narku Quaynor (Chair, GARNET)
Description

The GARNET Community gathers once again, this time in the vibrant and historic city of Kumasi, for our annual meeting. As with previous years, this year’s Conference will be held in two parts: Workshops and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Workshops will take place from Monday, July 13 to Thursday, July 16, 2026. The AGM will follow on Friday, July 17, 2026, all hosted at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

This year, we will explore the theme “From Connectivity to Digital Sovereignty: Strengthening Ghana’s Research and Education Ecosystem”, emphasizing the transition from basic infrastructure to resilient, secure, and self-reliant digital systems that empower research, education, and innovation across the country.

The GARNET Board, the Secretariat, and the host institution are preparing to welcome you to an engaging and impactful week of activities. We look forward to your participation.

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    • 07:00 → 08:45
      Arrival, Registration & Exhibition Viewing 1h 45m
    • 09:00 → 09:05
      Opening Prayer 5m
    • 09:05 → 09:15
      Chairman's Opening Remarks 10m
      Speaker: Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (GARNET)
    • 09:15 → 09:25
      Welcome Address by KNUST Vice-Chancellor 10m
      Speaker: Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson (KNUST)
    • 09:25 → 09:40
      Goodwill Messages 15m

      WACREN, AAU, Smart Infraco, AirtelTigo, Telecel, CSquared, Spectrum Fibre

    • 09:40 → 10:10
      Keynote: From Connectivity to Digital Sovereignty : Strengthening Ghana's Research and Education Ecosystem 30m
      Speaker: Dr Ayorkor Korsah (Ashesi University)
    • 10:10 → 10:25
      Fireside Reflection / Q&A 15m
    • 10:25 → 10:35
      Group Photograph 10m
    • 10:35 → 10:55
      Coffee Break 20m
    • 11:00 → 12:10
      Panel 1 — Building Trusted and Resilient Academic Digital Infrastructure 1h 10m
      Speakers: Dr Emmanuel Ahene (KNUST), Mr Omo Oaiya (WACREN), Dr Thomas Songu (Association of African Universities)
    • 12:15 → 13:25
      Panel 2 — AI, Research Computing, and the Future of Higher Education 1h 10m
      Speakers: Mr Patrick De-Souza (University of Health and Allied Sciences), Prof. Peter Amoako Yirenkyi (KNUST), Dr Yaw Bediako (Ashesi University)
    • 13:30 → 13:50
      Lunch & Networking 20m
    • 14:15 → 14:25
      AGM: Chairman's Welcome Address 10m
      Speaker: Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor (GARNET)
    • 14:25 → 14:40
      AGM: Roll Call of Member Institutions & Delegates 15m
    • 14:40 → 14:45
      AGM: Review & Adoption of Agenda 5m
    • 14:45 → 15:05
      AGM: Adoption of Previous AGM Minutes & Matters Arising 20m
    • 15:05 → 15:30
      AGM: Board Report 25m
    • 15:30 → 15:50
      AGM: Audit Report 20m
    • 15:50 → 16:20
      AGM: Discussion of Reports 30m
    • 16:20 → 16:35
      AGM: Resolutions 15m
    • 16:35 → 16:45
      AGM: Any Other Business 10m
    • 16:45 → 16:50
      AGM: Next AGM Host & Date 5m
    • 16:50 → 17:00
      AGM: Closing Remarks 10m