All is set for the media gathering that would redefine the future of Ghana’s broadcasting industry.
The Africa Media Bureau, in partnership with Channel One TV and Citi FM, is today, Friday, September 26, bringing together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts for a high-level forum to chart a new path for the country’s evolving electronic media landscape.
Under the theme “Aligning Policy, Technology and Global Best Practices for a Resilient Media Landscape,” the forum — titled Broadcasting at the Crossroads comes at a time when new technologies, shifting consumer behaviour and regulatory pressures are reshaping how content is produced, delivered, and monetised.
The discussions will focus on how Ghana can modernise its policies, embrace innovation, and ensure financial sustainability in the increasingly competitive and digitised media ecosystem.
With panel sessions on artificial intelligence, 5G rollout, digital convergence, compliance, and business models, stakeholders are expected to propose actionable strategies to future-proof the industry.
Joseph Bernard Allotey, Programme Officer at the Africa Media Bureau and Head of Technical Production at Channel One TV, says the forum will also provide a platform to realign Ghana’s broadcasting landscape with international best practices while addressing local economic and operational challenges.
“We are far advanced with panellists. Our speakers and panellists are ready and so today we are having all these stakeholders and consumers in one room to discuss the media crossroads we are taking about. It’s open to all because it’s an industry event”, he said.
There will be a keynote address by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George with panel sessions to be moderated by seasoned media personalities – Bernard Avle and Francisca Kakra Forson.
Panel Sessions
The first session covers the State of the Sector. It will be led by Bernard Amissah-Ocran, Acting Director of Engineering at NCA, Prince Hari Crystal, Executive Committee Member of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association GIBA, Maximus Ametorgoh – CEO, PopOut/Digital Media Strategist and Selorm Branttie of IMANI.
This panel will assess radio, TV, and internet penetration, quality and diversity of content, adoption of new technologies, and the economic sustainability of broadcasters.
Session two will centre on Policy and Regulatory Directions. It will feature George Sarpong – Executive Secretary, National Media Commission Samuel Antwi-Gyekye – Director for Digital Technology Paul Adom Otchere – Fmr. Board Member, NCA and George Twumasi, Co-Founder. Africa Public Interest Media Initiative (Ghana).
This session will review Ghana’s broadcasting policies, licensing regime, compliance challenges, and explore future regulatory reforms in the digital era.
The third session will be on Technology, Innovation and Convergence with inputs from Theodore Asampong – Managing Director, WAPS, Steve Martin, Senior Business Development Manager, BBC News, Abongile Cokie, Manager, OTT (Digital Streaming & Solutions) – SABC and Winnie Dzidonu, Senior Manager, Digital Platforms – MTN.
This session will explore AI and automation in broadcasting, the impact of 5G, hybrid content delivery models and case studies from leading global markets.
Target participants include radio and television owners, digital content creators, media associations, policymakers and international consultants.
