Delegates are received with fast-track protocol and transferred to official hotels. WTC Accra and US Ghana Chamber of Commerce greeters ensure smooth check-in and share welcome packs.

Departures from Philadelphia and other Cities

· Timing: Throughout the day

· Hotel Check in and Registration

· Sports Diplomacy Event – Eagles/Union/76ers/Phillies

· Evening -Informal Networking Mixer with U.S. Embassy Officials & Guests -US delegates only event. Sets expectations and previews the week’s objectives.

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Country Briefing/Doing Business In PA/PA Showcase

· Welcome & Opening Remarks – US Ambassador to Ghana

· Address by PA Senators – Senators Sharif Street and Scott Martin

· Official Opening of PA Showcase – Vice President of Ghana

· Country Briefing by US Commercial Service in Accra

· Panel – “Doing Business in PA/USA” (Including Investment Opportunities) Business PA/Philadelphia Commerce Department

· Working Lunch – Spotlight on US Ghana Partnerships – Address by Minister of Trade Ghana.

· Address by GIPC/24 Hour Economy Secretariat Ghana – Investment opportunities in Ghana/Doing Business in Ghana.

· B2B/B2G Meetings with Minister of Trade/Private Businesses

· PA Showcase official Opening and Reception/Entertainment

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Agriculture/Agribusiness

· Welcome & Opening Remarks

· Sector Briefing by Ministry of Food & Agriculture/GIPC

· Panel “Scaling Agribusiness through Innovation and Trade

· Working Lunch – Spotlight on US-Ghana Agro-Partnerships

· MOU Negotiations – Cold chain Development, Farmer Center Investments, Agro Processing and Export Expansion

· B2B Meetings with Farmer Cooperatives, Processors and Input Suppliers. B2G Engagements with Ministry of Agriculture & Agritech Authorities

· Meeting with Minister of Finance(Business pa/Commerce Department Philly/Other Stakeholders)

· Site Visit – Agro Processing Facility

· Reception/Dinner

· Timing: Afternoon

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Courtesy & Strategy Meeting with H.E. President John Mahama or representative

· Timing: Morning

Signals top‑level commitment. Aligns on strategic opportunities, reforms, and support mechanisms to accelerate investment and trade.

Ministerial Roundtables (24 Hour Secretariat to curate)

· Timing: Late morning

Closed-door discussions with the Ministries of Trade & Industry; Tourism, Arts & Culture; Energy; Food & Agriculture; and Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation. Focus on policy clarity, barriers, and concrete collaboration pathways. Ministers to be confirmed by 24 Hour Secretariat.

Networking Lunch

Curated seating to promote sector cross‑pollination and early partner matching.

24 Hour Secretariat Presentation

· Timing: Afternoon

Comprehensive overview of the 24 Hour Economy, the investment opportunities, and the introduction of the 24 Hour Economy Business Summit, where delegates can receive more information about the 24 Hour Economy and its related programs. Export Readiness & Market Entry Workshop [Led by GIPC, GEPA and GEA]

Practical guidance on customs, standards, registrations, and financing for U.S.–Ghana deals. Designed for SMEs and first‑time exporters. Focus on regulatory framework.

B2B and B2G Matchmaking Sessions (Led by 24 Hour Secretariat, FAGE, AGI, GNNC)

· Timing: Late Afternoon

Targeted meetings between Pennsylvania companies and vetted Ghanaian firms/agencies, scheduled based on pre‑submitted profiles and interests.

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Private‑Sector Leaders’ Dinner (Partners and location to be confirmed, 24 Hour Secretariat to recommend attendees)

· Timing: Evening

Focused relationship‑building with captains of industry and chambers to advance concrete partnerships

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Fintech/Mining, Sectoral Roundtables (24 Hour Secretariat to curate)/ Wampex Conference

· Address by Minister of Innovation Technology

· Sectorial Roundtables

Technical breakouts across agribusiness/food processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, digital services/robotics/technology, life sciences, tourism/creative economy, infrastructure/trade facilitation, MSMEs, and women in business to shape deal pipelines.

Wampex Conference( Offsite Mining Meeting)

U.S.–Ghana SME Collaboration & Financing Fireside Chat and Panel (Led by 24 Hour Secretariat)

· Timing: Afternoon

Banks, DFIs, and EXIM‑linked partners outline instruments for cross‑border projects, working capital, and risk mitigation.

B2B/B2G Continuation & Signing of MOUs

· Timing: Late afternoon

Follow‑ups from earlier meetings. Formalize MOUs/LOIs, announce collaborations, and agree on post‑mission workstreams.

Cultural Showcase Evening (Potential Location Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Museum, to be confirmed)

· Timing: Evening

Ghanaian music, cuisine, and fashion to celebrate partnership and highlight the creative economy’s role in development.

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Site Visit: Tema Free Zones Enclave

· Timing: Morning

On‑site brief from GFZA on export‑processing incentives, logistics, and land/lease options. Walk‑through of selected tenant facilities.

Site Visit: Sunon-Asogli Power Plant (Tema)

· Timing: Late morning – Early afternoon

Tour of Ghana’s leading independent power plant. Briefings on generation assets, offtake frameworks, grid integration, and opportunities for equipment, services, and financing partnerships.

Site Visit to Kasapreko Biomass to Steam Project (Tema)

· Timing: Early afternoon

Tour showcasing Ghana’s push towards sustainability, highlighting opportunities for U.S. firms in renewable energy technology, supply chain solutions and green financing partnerships.

Closing Roundtable: Action Plan & Next Steps

· Timing: Late afternoon

Consolidates leads, assigns owners, sets timelines, and defines success indicators and follow‑up cadence.

Closing Reception [Location to be confirmed]

· Timing: Evening

Celebrates outcomes and provides final networking touchpoints before departures.

1. Closing Remarks from Vice President of Ghana or representative

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