Official Summit PlatformAccra, Ghana

Africa Governments Summit & Public Sector Innovation Awards 2026

Africa's Premier Platform for Public Sector Transformation & Institutional Excellence

26 February 2026
Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana

A high-level gathering of Ministers, Heads of Institutions, Public Sector Leaders, Development Partners, and Innovation Experts shaping the future of governance across Africa.

About the Summit

The Africa Governments Summit & Public Sector Innovation Awards 2026 (AGSPSIA 2026) is a high-level, one-day convening designed to strengthen governance, accelerate institutional excellence, and promote innovation across Africa’s public sector.

At a glance

  • Date: 26 February 2026
  • Venue: Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana
  • Format: One-day convening
  • Pillars: Exhibition · Summit · Awards
High-level African government leaders seated at a formal policy summit

Advancing Public Sector Excellence for a New Africa

The Summit brings together senior decision-makers from government, diplomacy, development, and the private sector to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and recognize excellence in public administration.

Panel discussion with ministers and institutional leaders on governance reform

Why Leaders Attend AGSPSIA

AGSPSIA 2026 convenes senior decision-makers across government, diplomacy, development, and the private sector to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and recognize excellence in public administration.

01

Engage with 500+ senior public sector leaders from across Africa

02

Participate in high-level policy dialogues and leadership discussions

03

Explore innovative public sector solutions and digital platforms

04

Celebrate excellence through Africa’s most prestigious governance awards

High-level African government leaders seated at a formal policy summit

A Comprehensive One-Day Experience

AGSPSIA 2026 is structured around three integrated pillars designed to support policy dialogue, showcase innovation, and recognize institutional excellence.

  1. 01

    Public Sector Innovation Exhibition

    Showcasing solutions, digital platforms, technologies, and institutional reforms transforming governance and service delivery across Africa.

    Focus Areas

    • Digital Solutions
    • Policy Innovation
    • GovTech Platforms
  2. 02

    Governance & Leadership Summit

    High-level dialogues and panel discussions featuring Ministers, Mayors, Heads of Institutions, and policy experts examining the future of public administration.

    Format

    • Leadership Dialogues
    • Expert Panels
    • Policy Conversations
  3. 03

    Africa Governments Excellence Awards

    A prestigious recognition platform honouring outstanding leadership, innovation, reform excellence, and institutional impact across the continent.

    Scope

    • 10+ Award Categories
    • Continental Recognition
    • Senior Leadership Attendance
Panel discussion with ministers and institutional leaders on governance reform

Key Focus Areas

AGSPSIA 2026 will explore themes shaping Africa’s public sector transformation. 15+ specialized focus areas will be addressed across the programme.

Digital technology dashboard and systems representing AI-enabled trade and customs integration

Focus area

AI & AfCFTA Integration

Secure digital infrastructure visuals representing identity verification and cybersecurity

Focus area

Digital Identity & Security

Clean energy infrastructure representing the transition to sustainable power systems

Focus area

Green Energy Transition

Public-private collaboration and supply chains supporting agribusiness and food security

Focus area

Agribusiness & Food Security

Inclusive leadership and stakeholder participation representing gender equity and youth inclusion

Focus area

Gender Equity & Youth Inclusion

Handshake and formal partnership setting representing public-private collaboration

Focus area

Public-Private Partnerships

Digital government service platform interface representing online public services

Focus area

E-Government Platforms

Modern urban infrastructure representing smart city development and sustainable transport

Focus area

Green Mobility & Smart Cities

Senior executives in a formal setting representing institutional leadership and governance

Focus area

Transformational Leadership

Recognition PlatformInstitutional Excellence

Africa Governments Excellence Awards

The Africa Governments Excellence Awards celebrate institutions, leaders, and changemakers delivering exceptional impact in governance, policy innovation, and public service delivery.

Award categories include

Public Sector Reform

Policy Innovation

Digital Transformation

Citizen-Centered Service Delivery

Institutional Leadership

Sustainable Development Contribution

Urban Governance & Municipal Leadership

Youth & Gender Empowerment

Public Financial Management

National Development Initiatives

300+ senior leaders will attend the awards ceremony.

Awards ceremony recognizing excellence in public sector leadership

Programme

AGSPSIA 2026 will address specialized focus areas through a structured programme of leadership dialogues, expert panels, and policy conversations.

Programme element

Leadership Dialogues

Structured convenings designed to support high-level policy exchange and decision-making.

Programme element

Expert Panels

Plenary and specialist discussions focused on practical reforms and implementation outcomes.

Programme element

Policy Conversations

Targeted conversations aligned with the Summit focus areas and institutional priorities.

Formal programme schedule and briefing materials for a government summit

Sponsorship & Table Reservations

Partnering with AGSPSIA 2026 offers high-level engagement with African government leaders and institutional recognition aligned with governance excellence.

Participation

  • High-level brand visibility before African government leaders
  • Strategic positioning as a supporter of governance excellence
  • Direct engagement with Ministers, Directors-General, and policymakers
  • Premium networking with continental decision-makers
  • Media exposure and institutional recognition

Sponsorship is not just visibility — it is participation in shaping Africa’s governance future.

Partners

Partner institutions and supporting organisations will be acknowledged on this platform in alignment with AGSPSIA 2026’s institutional standards.

Partner category

Institutional Partners

Partner listings will be published as confirmations are finalized.

Partner category

Supporting Organisations

Supporting organisations will be acknowledged in accordance with institutional guidelines.

Partner category

Media Partners

Media partners will be listed under the official communications framework.

Media

Official communications and media engagement for AGSPSIA 2026 are coordinated through The Governance & Business Boardroom.

Media resources

  • Press enquiries
  • Official statements and announcements
  • Media and communications coordination

Press contact

Email: info@tgbboardroom.com

Tel: +233 202 384 500

Contact

The Governance & Business Boardroom

Contact details

Email: info@tgbboardroom.com

Tel: +233 202 384 500

Tel: +233 505 893 884

For programme requests, partnership enquiries, and official communications, please use the contact details above.

Formal contact and correspondence desk for an institutional summit office