Barcamp Ghana celebrated national identity and fostered a network of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators during a free networking forum on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Accra Technical University Auditorium.
Organised by the GhanaThink Foundation, the event was themed “Impact, Innovation, Quality” and crowned the calendar year in Ghana’s biggest city. It featured accomplished Ghanaian professionals and entrepreneurs who serve as inspiring role models within their communities.
Barcamp’s “unconference” format encouraged participants to both speak and engage actively, promoting leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Ato Ulzen-Appiah, speaking to CitiNewsroom before the event, said, “We look at Barcamps as a way for people to work on their personal development. Barcampers network with each other, learn about opportunities, start businesses together, and provide services for others.”
Described as the “Mother Christmas” of all Barcamps, Barcamp Accra 2025 delivered experiences that created a lasting impact for attendees.
GhanaThink partners with several organisations to keep Barcamps free, including Channel One TV, Citi 97.3 FM, Petra (Achieve More), Hubtel, Meqasa, Jetstream Africa, Africa’s Talking, Mpedigree Goldkeys, ATU Library, PayAngel, Nimed Capital, Treasure Maks, Clean Air Fund, Baobab Entrepreneur, Onome Child, Asaase Radio 99.5, and MX24TV.
In an interview with Chris Kata on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on December 18, Kwabena Nyamekye Dapaah, Marketing Lead at Petra, said that Barcamp Ghana’s focus on youth provides opportunities for engagement on investments and financial planning. Ato Ulzen-Appiah was also interviewed. Petra has supported Barcamps in Koforidua, Kasoa, and Kumasi in 2025.
A core feature of every Barcamp is the 8-minute “Speed Mentoring” sessions, which allow participants to engage directly with experienced mentors to gain guidance, build self-esteem, discover opportunities, and establish long-term mentorship relationships.
Confirmed mentors for Barcamp Accra 2025 included distinguished leaders such as Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana, and media personality, Host of Point of View and Citi Breakfast Show, Bernard Avle, host on Citi 97.3 FM and Channel One TV. These mentors also featured in Konnect Kouch interviews, sharing insights on their careers and experiences.
Ato Ulzen-Appiah and Desmond Appiah, Country Lead at Clean Air Fund, discussed the importance of air quality in Ghana during an interview on Citi 97.3 FM’s Citi Breakfast Show on December 17.
Desmond Appiah highlighted that over 32,000 Ghanaians die annually from air pollution-related illnesses and noted how Barcamp’s #CleanAirGhana campaign is galvanising youth to advocate for better air quality.
He also cited James Kumbeni, a volunteer at Barcamp Bolga, who cycled from Bolgatanga to Accra to raise awareness and received international recognition for his efforts.
Citi 97.3 FM and Channel One TV have played a key role in promoting Barcamps across Ghana, providing media coverage, mentorship platforms, and amplifying the reach and impact of the events.
Past mentors, including Bernard Avle, David Kwaku Sakyi, Apiokor Ashong, Benjamin Kojo Nketsiah, Kojo Akoto Boateng, Nathan Quao, and Dzifa Ametam, have helped inspire young participants over the years.
Through these engagements, participants gain insights into personal and national development, skill acquisition, networking, and leadership.
Among the inspired attendees was Enoch Robot Boy Appiah, Junior, who highlighted the lessons on quality and innovation shared by Prof. Kaufmann and Bernard Avle.
Barcamp Accra 2025 successfully reinforced its mission to celebrate Ghanaian excellence while nurturing a community of changemakers ready to drive impact across the country.
