15th Annual Conference · Accra, Ghana · November 13–21, 2026
Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference 2026
PAGTIC 2026
Connecting markets. Closing deals. Building the infrastructure of African prosperity, one partnership at a time.
- Dates
- November 13–21, 2026
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Duration
- 7-day conference
Organised by OttoCore Inc. and managed by OttoEvents, the MICE division of OttoCore
- 15
- Years of impact
- 40+
- Countries in network
- 7
- Days in Accra
- 6
- Investment sectors
About PAGTIC 2026
Fifteen years of trade. Investment. Implementation.
Sankofa · go back and fetch what is worth carrying forward
In its 15th year, the Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference (PAGTIC) brings together trade officials, entrepreneurs, institutions, and diaspora leaders to advance vetted trade and investment opportunities across Ghana and the wider African continent. PAGTIC 2026 is a conference platform for structured dialogue, responsible project engagement, and accountable follow-through.
PAGTIC 2026 is organised by OttoCore Inc. and presented in Accra with the African International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Cannabis Industry, The Kingdom Collective Group, and the Ghana Tourism Authority. Together, they support a disciplined forum for trade, investment, and implementation conversations.
- AGOA aligned
- AfCFTA framework
- Agenda 2063
- Cross-border trade
- Collaborative partnership
Event details
Accra, Ghana
Seven days in Accra
- Duration
- 7-day conference
- Dates
- Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Event residence
- Labadi Beach Resort
- Event venue
- Adesa Pavilion
- Format
- In-person conference, trade exhibition & investment forum, with virtual attendance
- Contact
- events@ottocore.io
Beyond the conference. Into the field.
This is not a networking event. It is a movement.
Boa me na me mmoa wo · help me and let me help you
We are moving away from extended dialogue and broad foreign direct investment strategies. The Ghana 2026 platform replaces traditional conference programming with a bridge designed for direct economic alignment, moving the diaspora's relationship with the continent into shared economic ownership.
The explicit goal is to move participants out of their seats and into the physical field. Structured dialogue in Accra establishes public-private partnerships, builds the structural foundation, and showcases promising projects ready for engagement. Then the real work begins. Participants travel across different regions of Ghana to observe real-world assets firsthand. Walking the land while verifying the operational data is what turns a conversation into a committed next step.
PAGTIC and its partners have brought together government, industry, diaspora enterprise, and community advocacy into a single convergence: a public-private partnership ecosystem deliberately built to merge diaspora wealth with sovereign African resources. Every organization at this table holds a different key. Together, they unlock the door.
Programme
Seven days. Three movements.
Every session is structured around outcomes, not presentations. Delegates leave with contacts, commitments, and next steps. The detailed day-by-day schedule is shared with registered delegates.
Opening & vision
- Opening Ceremony & Welcome
- Trade & Investment
- Technology & Innovation
- Diaspora & Development
- Welcome Gala
Sets the strategic vision: high-level engagement with Ghana's economic leadership, AfCFTA trade architects, and digital economy pioneers.
Sector focus
Six high-impact investment sectors
Curated pipelines for investors seeking tangible, measurable outcomes in Africa's fastest-growing markets. Each sector carries the Adinkra symbol that names its promise.
- 01
Bese Saka · abundance through trade
AgriBusiness
Cocoa, cashew, and coastal export corridors. Smart village integration and agro-processing investment pipelines.
- 02
Ananse Ntontan · the web of creativity
Digital Trade & Sovereignty
Blockchain trade systems, digital payment infrastructure, and AfCFTA compliance platforms for the 24-hour economy.
- 03
Fihankra · the secure compound
Eco-Tourism & Real Estate
Eco-luxury resort development, modular housing solutions, and heritage tourism investment opportunities.
- 04
Mframadan · the house that withstands the wind
Energy & Infrastructure
Renewable energy, data centers, and scalable infrastructure connecting African markets to global capital.
- 05
Nkonsonkonson · links in a chain
Cross-Border Trade
Bilateral and multilateral trade frameworks, sister-city economic models, and tariff-free export zone access.
- 06
Adinkrahene · greatness and leadership
Creative Industries
Africa's cultural economy: film, music, fashion, and design as engines of international trade and soft power.
Cross-border trade
Building economic bridges that last
PAGTIC has been at the forefront of developing cross-border trade frameworks that connect African cities and municipalities with their global economic partners. These models go beyond symbolic agreements. They establish operational trade corridors, shared regulatory frameworks, and joint investment vehicles.
The 2026 Accra conference will feature a dedicated session on bilateral economic partnership models, showcasing active examples of cross-border trade infrastructure that delegates can replicate in their own regions.
- 12+
- Active trade corridors
- 54
- African nations engaged
Organisers & partners
Every organization at this table holds a different key.
- OttoCore
OttoCore Inc.
Organiser
African International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AICCI)
Partner
Chamber of Cannabis Industry (CCI)
Partner
The Kingdom Collective Group
Partner
- Ghana Tourism Authority
Ghana Tourism Authority
Partner
Limited delegate spaces
Accra 2026. Be part of the progress.
The 15th Annual PAGTIC is the most significant convening in the conference's history, and the first on African soil. Space is limited. Register today.