Women Hold Up Half the Sky - But Who Owns the Cloud?
[About This Event]
What to Expect
Women Hold Up Half the Sky — But Who Owns the Cloud? ☁️
From Market Women to Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the global economy.
But here is the real question:
Who will build it?
Who will own it?
Who will govern it?
Across Ghana, women power the economy every day — from market networks to startups, media, research, and entrepreneurship. Yet when it comes to designing and governing the digital infrastructure of the AI era, women remain significantly underrepresented.
This edition of the Beyond AI Series brings together leading voices from technology, research, civic innovation, and media to explore how women can move from users of technology to builders and decision-makers in the AI economy.
Expect a powerful conversation, practical insights, and a hands-on introduction to AI tools.
What You’ll Experience
✔ A clear introduction to Artificial Intelligence
✔ A high-level panel on women, technology, and digital power
✔ Real conversations about opportunity, risk, and governance
✔ A hands-on AI tools session
✔ Networking with innovators, founders, and policymakers in Accra
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
• Students and young professionals
• Women interested in technology and AI
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Policymakers and researchers
• Journalists and media professionals
• Anyone curious about the future of AI in Africa
No technical background is required.
About the Beyond AI Series
The Beyond AI Series is a public platform exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, culture, governance, and the economy across Africa.
The initiative connects technologists, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to ensure that Africa participates actively in shaping the future of AI.
🎟 Free Entry — Registration Required
[Speakers]
Who's Speaking
Princess Yanney
Moderator
Nana Akua Andoh
Host
Ms. Farida N. Bedwei
Technology leader in software engineering and digital platforms.
Ms. Jennifer Addochoe Moffatt
Country Lead at BudgIT Ghana and civic-tech specialist advancing transparency and citizen engagement through data and technology.
Emmanuella Boahenmaa Owusu
Computer Science student and creator of Tech on the Street, exploring how everyday Ghanaians interact with technology and AI.
Ms. Aincre Maame-Fosua Evans
Doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford studying governance, political systems, and regulatory responses to emerging technologies in West Africa.
[Schedule]
Schedule
Arrival & Registration
A welcoming session where participants arrive, check in, and complete registration formalities. This stage helps ensure smooth attendance tracking, distribution of event materials, and a warm reception to set the tone for the program.
Intro to AI Understanding the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
A beginner-friendly session designed to demystify artificial intelligence and its real-world applications. Participants will explore what AI is, how it works, the different types of AI technologies, and how AI is transforming industries, businesses, and everyday life. The session will provide a practical foundation for anyone looking to understand and engage with the rapidly evolving world of AI.
Panel Discussion Women, Technology, and Digital Power
An engaging conversation exploring how women are shaping the future of technology, innovation, and digital transformation. The session will examine opportunities, challenges, leadership, and the growing influence of women in driving digital change across industries and communities.
Audience Discussion
An interactive session that gives participants the opportunity to share perspectives, ask questions, and engage directly with speakers and experts. The discussion encourages open dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and collaborative exploration of key ideas, ensuring that audience voices contribute meaningfully to the conversation and learning experience.
Hands-on AI Workshop Practical tools you can start using immediately.
An interactive, practical session focused on applying artificial intelligence tools in real-time. Participants will get hands-on experience with modern AI applications for productivity, creativity, research, and problem-solving, enabling them to confidently use AI tools in their daily work and projects from day one.