Six-day gathering in Accra convenes global leaders under the theme “Africa’s Greatest Wealth, Its People: Restoring Africa’s Health Capital.”
ACCRA, GHANA—AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® (ABB), a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing Africa’s intellectual capital and global resources for sustainable development, will host its 7th Annual Summit & Charity Gala from September 3–8, 2026, in Accra, Ghana, culminating in the historic groundbreaking of Africa’s Medical City (AMC) in Ada, Greater Accra Region.
The summit will convene under the theme “Africa’s Greatest Wealth, Its People: Restoring Africa’s Health Capital,” with the sub-theme “Providing Affordable and Customized Health Care for All African Descendants.”
This transformative six-day gathering will bring together visionary leaders, innovators, industry experts, healthcare and business professionals, diplomats, researchers, academics, philanthropists, investors, and changemakers from across Africa and the African Diaspora. Together, participants will examine the critical challenges facing Africa’s healthcare systems, co-create sustainable solutions, advance health equity, strengthen education and innovation, promote economic empowerment, and celebrate the leaders and institutions driving Africa’s transformation.
Guided by AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®’s organizational philosophy, “We Are One (WAO),” and its motto, “Collaboration, Development, Service,” the summit will confront the continued loss of African intellectual and professional talent—commonly known as brain drain—while advancing practical pathways for healthcare transformation, business development, investment, technology integration, knowledge exchange, and global collaboration.
At the heart of the gathering is a powerful conviction: Africa’s greatest resource is its people. By mobilizing the brilliance, expertise, resources, and goodwill of Africans and the African Diaspora worldwide, AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® seeks to build the institutions, partnerships, and opportunities needed to restore Africa’s health capital and drive sustainable development across the continent.
“The question is no longer whether Africa has the talent to transform its future. The question is whether we are ready and willing to build the institutions, opportunities, and partnerships that allow that talent to thrive. This summit is about bringing the right people together to do exactly that.”
— HRH Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung, Visionary, CEO, and Group Chair of AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Global
Event details and updates are available at: africasbrainbank.ticketspice.com.
A HISTORIC STEP TOWARD AFRICA’S HEALTHCARE FUTURE
A defining moment of the summit will be the official groundbreaking of Africa’s Medical City in Ada, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
Envisioned as a transformative, AI-powered healthcare development, AMC is designed to build Africa’s health sovereignty; end the continent’s medical brain drain by creating sustainable opportunities for medical professionals; strengthen healthcare delivery; and advance innovation, research, and development while expanding access to quality healthcare services across Africa.
The broader vision is to position Africa as a global destination for medical excellence and medical tourism while creating healthcare systems and institutions that give African professionals meaningful opportunities to build, lead, innovate, and serve.
The Summit will also address persistent healthcare challenges, including fragile health systems, limited access to quality pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical shortages, counterfeit medicines, and gaps in professional healthcare delivery.
Participants will explore collaborative solutions that bring together healthcare providers, governments, investors, researchers, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities. Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, African-centered innovation, and cross-sector partnerships will all be part of the conversation as participants examine practical approaches to building healthcare systems that are more accessible, efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the global African community.
GLOBAL LEADERS AND CHANGEMAKERS TO CONVENE IN GHANA
The Summit will bring together a distinguished cross-section of African and diaspora leaders representing healthcare, science, business, trade, entrepreneurship, media, culture, tourism, and public service. Speakers, honorees, panelists, and distinguished guests include:
- Barrister Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) — Nollywood icon and AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Global Ambassador
- H.E. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao — Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Development Institute and former African Union Ambassador to the United States
- H.E. Dr. Michael K. Obeng — Physician, entrepreneur, and President and Chief Medical Adviser of AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®
- H.E. Wamkele Mene — Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
- Amb. Dr. John Nkengasong — Scientist and global health leader
- HRH Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung — Visionary, CEO, and Group Chair of AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Global
- Dr. Edem Adzogenu — Co-Founder and Co-Chair of The AfroChampions Initiative
- Hon. Dr. Ken Harris — President and CEO of The National Business League
- Hon. Johnny Ford — Founder and CEO of The World Conference of Mayors
- Maame Efua Houadjeto — Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Additional distinguished leaders, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, traditional leaders, honorees, and changemakers from Africa and the global Diaspora will also participate.
Together, they reflect the intellectual capital AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® was created to connect. By bringing leaders from different industries, disciplines, and regions into the same space, the summit reinforces a central truth: Africa’s future will not be built in silos—it will be built through collaboration.
CONNECTING AFRICAN ENTERPRISE WITH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY
The summit will also create opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, institutions, and business leaders to build relationships, explore investment opportunities, expand into new markets, and strengthen connections between African enterprises and the global diaspora. The Business to Investor to Business (BIB) Market will provide a platform for businesses, investors, mentors, and global partners to connect across borders and explore opportunities for trade, investment, mentorship, and collaboration.
For AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®, ending brain drain is not simply about encouraging African professionals to return home—it is about creating ecosystems where talent can thrive. It is about building institutions worthy of Africa’s expertise, connecting innovation with investment, and creating meaningful pathways for Africans everywhere to contribute to the continent’s future. Above all, it is about giving every African descendant access to the power of Africa’s global brain trust.
SPONSORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® welcomes corporations, foundations, healthcare organizations, investors, philanthropists, institutions, and mission-aligned partners interested in supporting the Summit and its broader vision for sustainable development.
Sponsorship & partnership opportunities offer meaningful ways to support healthcare innovation, youth & STEM education, entrepreneurship, global collaboration & the birth of Africa’s Medical City, while building relationships with leaders and communities across Africa and the global diaspora. Interested organizations and individuals are encouraged to contact AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® at info@africasbrainbank.org for additional information.
COLLABORATION AT THE CENTER OF SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS
The summit is strengthened through collaboration with organizations & institutions committed to African development, healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, global trade & diaspora engagement. Collaborating entities include RMD Productions, The AfroChampions Initiative, MiKO Pharma Ghana Ltd., The World Conference of Mayors, The National Business League, The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Africa.com, The Ghana Tourism Authority, and other global partners.
“Be part of history. This summit demonstrates how governments, the private sector, and citizens at home and abroad can collaborate to create efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable healthcare solutions that empower all stakeholders.”
— Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
Summit Registration, Tickets & Business Participation: Register here
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MEDIA CONTACT
AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® — Public Relations Team. Email: info@africasbrainbank.org
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