Ambassador Harold Agyeman to Headline Digital Assets Summit Africa 2026 in Accra

Ghana’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harold Agyeman, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026. Scheduled to take place on September 29-30, 2026, the landmark event will be hosted at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. Organized in strategic partnership with the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana, the summit is poised to be a pivotal moment for the continent’s financial evolution, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of digital finance.

The timing of the summit is particularly significant, following the landmark passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill in December 2025. This legislative milestone has provided a robust framework for digital assets in Ghana, setting the stage for the summit’s theme: "From Policy to Prosperity: Scaling Digital Assets for Investment, Jobs & Economic Growth in Africa." By transitioning from theoretical policy to practical economic impact, the event aims to demonstrate how regulated digital assets can drive substantial investment and create sustainable employment opportunities across the region.

Ambassador Agyeman has voiced strong support for the transformative potential of regulated digital assets, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of cross-border trade. He emphasizes that for Africa to truly benefit from these technologies, innovation must work in tandem with clear regulatory frameworks. His participation highlights a focus on regulatory diplomacy and the importance of trade finance in empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which are the backbone of the African economy. By leveraging blockchain and digital assets, the summit intends to address historical barriers to trade and financial inclusion.

Ultimately, DASA 2026 seeks to solidify Ghana’s position as a premier hub for digital finance and technological leadership in Africa. As the continent looks toward a more integrated and digitalized future, the summit serves as a critical platform for aligning national interests with global financial trends. The discussions led by Ambassador Agyeman and other stakeholders are expected to chart a course for long-term economic resilience, ensuring that Africa remains at the forefront of the global digital asset revolution.