Golden Symposium 2026

State of Ghanaian America: Visibility to Power

November 7–9, 2026 | Washington, DC

Venue: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC (November 7–8)

Hosted by: Ghana Diaspora Public Affairs Collective (GHPAC)

Join Ghanaian Americans, diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, and changemakers from across the United States for the 2026 Golden Symposium, a landmark three-day convening exploring the growing influence, contributions, and future of the Ghanaian American community.

Under the theme “State of Ghanaian America: Visibility to Power,” the symposium moves beyond celebrating diaspora achievements to examining how Ghanaian Americans can transform their growing visibility into meaningful economic, civic, and institutional power.

Through thought-provoking discussions, research presentations, networking, and strategic collaboration, participants will explore opportunities to strengthen Ghanaian American leadership, build generational wealth, shape public policy, and deepen connections between the United States and Ghana.

2026 Program Highlights

• State of Ghanaian America: Be among the first to hear preliminary findings from GHPAC's groundbreaking research initiative examining the Ghanaian American community's demographic, economic, and civic footprint.

• Business, Wealth & Investment: Explore real estate, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, trade, and investment opportunities connecting the United States and Ghana.

• Leadership, Policy & Civic Engagement: Connect with elected officials, policy experts, and community leaders working to strengthen diaspora representation and influence.

• Careers, Education & the Creative Economy: Discover professional opportunities, emerging industries, and the next generation of Ghanaian American leadership.

• Diaspora Identity & Community Building: Engage in conversations about immigration, belonging, cultural identity, and building stronger Ghanaian institutions across generations.

• Networking & State Delegations: Meet Ghanaian associations and leaders from across the country, participate in community-building discussions, and develop new partnerships.

• Congressional Briefing: The convening concludes Monday, November 9, with a special congressional briefing on Capitol Hill examining policy priorities affecting Ghanaian Americans and U.S.–Ghana relations.

Distinguished Guests and Speakers

• Special Guest of Honor: His Royal Majesty Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, Okuapehene, Paramount Chief of the Akuapem Traditional Area of Ghana.

• Nana Kyere Agyemang, Deputy Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office, Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana.

The symposium will also feature Ghanaian American elected officials, business executives, researchers, civic leaders, and representatives of institutions working across the United States and Ghana.

Who Should Attend?

Ghanaian Americans, African diaspora professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, students, civic leaders, community associations, and anyone passionate about shaping the future of the Ghanaian diaspora.

From Visibility to Power. From Individual Success to Collective Influence.

The Golden Symposium is more than a conference. It is a platform for building relationships, advancing ideas, strengthening institutions, and defining the next chapter of Ghanaian American influence.

Join us in Washington, DC, November 7–9, 2026.

Learn more and register: ghanadiasporapac.org

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