The much-anticipated Africa Construction, Real Estate, and Environment Summit (ACEACRES 2025) officially opens today, 29th September 2025, at the De Icon Conference Centre in Accra.
Billed as a transformational platform for policy dialogue, investment networking, and professional collaboration, the two-day summit (29th–30th September) is bringing together government officials, business leaders, international diplomats, and sector professionals united in shaping the future of Africa’s built environment.
Celebrating Proud Sponsors and Strategic Partners
Organizers have emphasized that the success of ACEACRES 2025 rests not only on its high-level participants but also on the unwavering support of its proud sponsors, strategic partners, and media collaborators. Their commitment reflects a shared vision of driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in Africa’s housing and construction industries.
The event’s theme—focusing on key challenges and opportunities in Ghana’s and Africa’s built environment—resonates deeply at a time when the continent is grappling with rapid urbanization, climate change, and the urgent need for affordable and sustainable housing.
High-Profile Dignitaries in Attendance
A major highlight of the summit will be the presence of distinguished personalities. Dr. Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, has been announced as the Guest of Honour and Key Speaker. His track record as a celebrated entrepreneur and business leader makes his contribution especially relevant to discussions on private sector leadership in infrastructure development.
In addition, Prof. Ing. Appiah-Kubi, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Education at AAMUSTED, Kumasi, will deliver the Keynote Address. As an accomplished academic and engineering professional, his insights are expected to bridge the gap between policy, practice, and training in technical education, which is central to building sustainable capacity in the sector.
The summit’s international dimension will be strongly felt with the attendance of five ambassadors from the diplomatic community. These include the Nigerian High Commissioner, the Egyptian Ambassador, the Turkish Ambassador, the South African Ambassador, and the Angolan Ambassador. Their participation not only underscores the global importance of ACEACRES 2025 but also reinforces the role of diplomacy and international partnerships in shaping Africa’s construction and real estate landscape.
Thought Leadership and Professional Depth
Beyond the speeches and ceremonial aspects, ACEACRES 2025 has been meticulously designed to deliver depth, substance, and practical engagement. The program features:
- Nine (9) panel discussions designed to unpack critical issues facing the sector.
- Forty-eight (48) panel speakers drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, ensuring rich perspectives from academia, government, business, and civil society.
- Nine (9) moderators who will guide conversations to actionable conclusions.
- Eight (8) carefully curated topics addressing the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the Ghanaian and African built environment.
From sustainable housing to smart cities, renewable energy integration, affordable real estate financing, and climate-resilient infrastructure, the curated topics will ensure that no stone is left unturned in mapping Africa’s construction and real estate future.
A Platform for Change Makers
Organizers have marketed the event with the phrase: “Do not be left out.” This reflects the urgency and significance attached to the summit. For many, ACEACRES is not just another conference but a rare opportunity to meet titans of the built environment and the change makers of Africa’s future.
Indeed, the presence of nearly 50 speakers guarantees that the conversations will extend beyond theory to real, implementable solutions. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with experts who are already driving impactful projects across the continent.
Registration and Participation
With the event underway, participants are still encouraged to secure access to networking, knowledge sharing, and groundbreaking dialogue with some of the continent’s most influential voices in the built environment sector. Registration remains available through the official link: https://paystack.shop/pay/ACEACRES2025.
The event’s organizers have promised a professionally curated experience, complete with opportunities for exhibitions, investor networking, and policy advocacy sessions. By converging multiple stakeholders—government agencies, private firms, academia, and the diplomatic community—ACEACRES 2025 aims to deliver outcomes that extend far beyond the conference hall.
Why ACEACRES 2025 Matters
Africa is currently experiencing unprecedented urban growth. Ghana, like many of its peers, faces a growing housing deficit, infrastructural bottlenecks, and climate-related challenges. While government policy frameworks provide direction, it is summits like ACEACRES that create the much-needed platform for dialogue, investment attraction, and practical solutions.
For instance, the inclusion of panel discussions on financing models and green building strategies will speak directly to pressing needs in Ghana’s real estate and construction space. Likewise, the involvement of international partners ensures that lessons, technologies, and capital from across the globe can be aligned with local realities.
Most importantly, ACEACRES 2025 serves as a reminder that Africa’s built environment is not merely about brick and mortar—it is about jobs, sustainability, resilience, and dignity. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the summit strengthens the continent’s capacity to build not only infrastructure but also futures.
A Call to Action
As the De Icon Conference Centre welcomes hundreds of participants today, the energy surrounding ACEACRES 2025 is palpable. This is more than an event; it is a call to action for Ghana and Africa to rethink how cities are planned, how homes are built, and how infrastructure is financed in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking.
In the words of many of the organizers, ACEACRES 2025 is “where Africa’s built environment meets its future.” With top-tier speakers, high-level dignitaries, and a clear agenda for transformation, the summit is well on course to deliver exactly that.
For Ghana and the broader continent, the next two days promise to shape not just conversations, but concrete outcomes that could define the trajectory of the built environment for years to come.
