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Keynotes and plenaries led by the Speaker of Parliament, traditional authority and Ghana's leading educationists.
30th Annual General Conference
Revolutionising Education: Transforming Ghana through Innovation and Technology
25 – 28 August 2026Ho Technical University
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Revolutionising Education · Innovation & Technology · 30th AGC · Ho 2026 · The Welfare of the Child is Supreme · 16 Regions, One Voice
About the conference
About the 30th Annual General Conference
For three decades the Ghana National Association of Private Schools has brought proprietors, head teachers and educators together from all sixteen regions to shape the future of private education in Ghana. The 30th Annual General Conference continues that tradition with keynote addresses, practical workshops, exhibitions and the Annual General Meeting.
- Edition
- 30th
- Regions represented
- 16
- Participants expected
- 500+
Registration
Three steps to your conference badge
Register online in a few minutes, settle your fee by Mobile Money, and arrive with a QR badge that is scanned at the door each day.
- 1
Complete the form
Provide your details, your school and the number of people accompanying you. Your unique registration ID is issued immediately.
- 2
Pay by Mobile Money
Pay online, or transfer to the official GNAPS MoMo line and submit the transaction ID for verification by the Secretariat.
- 3
Arrive and scan
Show the QR badge sent to your email — printed or on your phone — at the registration desk to be checked in for each day.
Volta
GH₵400.00
Those who have paid to the regional executives
GNAPS member
GH₵600.00
Proprietors, heads and staff of schools in good standing with GNAPS.
Why attend
What the 30th AGC offers you
Four days built around the people who run Ghana's private schools.
Dignitaries
Leading the conversation
The 30th AGC brings together national leadership, traditional authority and practitioners shaping education in Ghana.
Special Guest of Honour
Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin
Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana · President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Chairman
HRM Togbe Afede XIV
Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of Asogli Traditional Area
Host
Prof. Damasus Tuurosong
National President — Ghana National Association of Private Schools
Guest Speaker
Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga
Vice Chancellor Ho Technical University
Guest Speaker
Stephen Caleb Opuni
Africa Regional Director, IDP Foundation Inc.
Guest Speaker
Dr. Emmanuel Dei Tumi
President, Human Capital International Africa — Accra, Ghana
Programme
Three days in Ho
An outline of each conference day. The detailed programme is published in the downloads section.
Day 1
Day 1 — Registration
25 Aug 2026
- Arrival, registration and accreditation10:00 – 09:30
- Opening ceremony09:30 – 11:00
- Group photograph and refreshment09:00 – 11:30
- + 3 more sessions
Day 2
Day 2
26 Aug 2026
- Devotion and roll call08:30 – 09:00
- Technical session: technology in the private school classroom09:00 – 11:00
- Refreshment11:00 – 11:30
- + 3 more sessions
Day 3
Day 3 - Closing
27 Aug 2026
- Devotion and roll call08:30 – 09:00
- Annual General Meeting09:00 – 11:00
- Refreshment11:00 – 11:30
- + 3 more sessions
Partnership
Sponsor the 30th AGC
Reach hundreds of school owners and heads from every region of Ghana. Packages are available at four levels.
Platinum
GH₵60,000.00
- Official recognition as Lead Conference Sponsor
- Naming rights association with the event
- Logo on all conference branding materials
Diamond
GH₵45,000.00
- Full-page coloured advertisement in conference magazine
- Opportunity for a 15-minute sponsor presentation
- Premium Exhibition booth
Gold
GH₵35,000.00
- Half-page colour advertisement in conference magazine
- Opportunity for a 10-minute sponsor presentation
- Standard exhibition booth
Silver
GH₵25,000.00
- Quarter-page colour advertisement
- Opportunity for a 5-minute sponsor presentation
- Exhibition space iv. One radio publicity mention
Bronze
GH₵15,000.00
- Half-page black-and-white advertisement
- Opportunity for a 3-minute sponsor presentation
- Exhibition of products/services
Supporting Partner
GH₵5,000.00
- Exhibition opportunity
- Display of promotional materials
- Sponsor acknowledgment
Supported by
Resources
Conference downloads
Brochures, the detailed programme and other documents published by the Secretariat.
- From Paper to Progress: Transforming Ghanaian Schools Through Smart Technology - ScholarstikaThe keynote challenges Ghanaian schools to move from paper-based administration to smart, technology-driven systems. It highlights how automating admissions, fees and reports can improve efficiency, visibility and record-keeping, while stressing affordability, simplicity and support suited to African realities. The address calls on schools to embrace digital transformation and position Ghana as a leader in technological and educational innovation.
- SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE RT. HON. ALBAN SUMANA KINGSFORD BAGBIN, THE SPEAKER OF THE PARLIAMENT OF GHANA, 30TH-SCHOLARSTIKA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCEThe speech highlights the vital role of private schools in Ghana’s educational development and national transformation. It recognizes their contribution to expanding access, creating jobs and developing human capital, while calling for stronger governance, quality and public confidence. It urges responsible adoption of technology, investment in teachers and equitable digital access. The Speaker also pledges parliamentary support for a conducive regulatory environment and encourages GNAPS members
- Speech Delivered by Hon. Justices King Essiel, on behalf of Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, President, GNAPSThe speech by GNAPS President Prof. Damasus Tuurosong highlights the vital contribution of private schools to Ghana’s education system, emphasizing their role in expanding access, improving literacy, creating employment, and supporting national development. It calls for innovation and technology-driven education while advocating constructive engagement with regulators on issues including BECE, teacher licensing, and school inspection. The speech reaffirms GNAPS’s commitment to collaboration, acc
- Child Safeguarding in Schools: Why it matters, and where to begin - Constance Kwaa AbabioThe presentation focuses on building a strong child safeguarding culture in schools. It highlights everyday practices that can harm children and distinguishes proactive safeguarding from responding after abuse occurs. Schools are encouraged to establish clear policies, designate safeguarding focal persons, strengthen recruitment checks, adopt staff codes of conduct, create reporting and case-management procedures, and regulate photo, video and online activities. It promotes positive discipline,
- Financing the Future of Private Education: Unlocking Growth with FIRSTEDU and FIRST COLLECTIONS - First BankThe presentation introduces FirstBank Ghana’s FirstEdu and First Collections solutions for private schools. FirstEdu provides financing for operational expenses, renovations, vehicles and IT infrastructure, alongside personal loans and auto loans for school staff. First Collections, including EduPay, enables convenient digital fee collection, real-time payment visibility and automated reconciliation. Together, the solutions aim to improve schools’ access to finance, payment management etc
Questions
Before you register
The answers participants ask for most often.
- Who may attend the 30th Annual General Conference?
- Proprietors, heads, administrators and teachers of private pre-tertiary schools across all sixteen regions of Ghana, together with invited partners, sponsors and guests of the Association.
- How do I register?
- Complete the online registration form on this website before the published deadline. You will immediately receive a confirmation email containing your unique registration ID and a QR badge used for check-in at the venue.
- Can I register at the venue instead?
- Yes. On-site registration desks operate at the venue throughout the conference, but pre-event registration is strongly encouraged so that seating, materials and meals can be planned accurately.
- How do I pay the conference fee?
- You may pay by Mobile Money directly on the payment page, or transfer to the official GNAPS Mobile Money line and submit the transaction ID for verification. Cash payments are accepted at the finance desk on arrival.
Secure your place at the 30th AGC
Online registration for the 30th Annual General Conference has closed. Please proceed to the on-site registration desk at Ho Technical University.