TEDxAcademic City University

Speakers

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• Barnabas Nomo

  Bamabas Nomo is a pioneering engineer and entrepreneur dedicated to redefining accessibility through technology. He has made notable strides in engineering by pioneering high-impact projects such as West Africa's first-ever locally manufactured ventilators. As the CEO of Goliath Robotics, Barnabas leads the development of smart electronic controllers designed to power the next generation of wheelchairs. Beyond the lab, he is a seasoned community builder who has organized some of West Africa's largest mobile gaming tournaments. By collaborating directly with healthcare professionals and familles. Bamabas is committed to engineering a future where mobility and inclusion are available to all.

• Daniel Gberbie

  Daniel Gberbie is an entrepreneur and MBA candidate at Duke University with a deep interest in education, youth development, and leadership in Africa. His journey spans banking, where he worked in HR operations and strategy, to building and leading ventures in education and real estate. Through his foundation, Daniel provides mentorship and financial support to high school graduates pursuing tertiary education. Driven by the belief that Africa’s growth depends on how its young people are educated and empowered, he is committed to building solutions that help the next generation think boldly, solve real problems, and lead with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Fatima Alimohamed

  Fatima Alimohamed is a multi-award-winnina brand strateaist and a leadina voice for Africar Industrialization. As the CEO of African Brand Warrior and Chairperson of the Agriculture Sector at the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), she advocates for local value addition, shifting Africa from a raw material exporter to a global manufacturing powerhouse. With a career spanning C-suite roles at Wilmar Africa and Bidco, Fatima has transformed brands across dozens of categories, most notably leading Frytol to become Ghana's number one brand. A stroke survivor and industry trailblazer, Fatima embodies resilience, proving that lifting people up is the ultimate way to grow a business.

• KWAME A.A Opoku

  Kwame A. A. Opoku is a futurist and strategic advisor working at the intersection of technology, economics, and governance. His work focuses on helping governments, institutions, and senior executives understand how shifts in artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and global markets reshape risk, value creation, and execution capacity. The emphasis is not prediction, but foresight that can be operationalized. Kwame has advised public and private institutions including the United Nations, the Office of the President of Ghana, ECOWAS, and multinational firms such as Standard Chartered, IBM, and Vodafone. His engagements typically center on AI governance, economic resilience, institutional alignment, and long-term strategy in volatile environments.

• Vanessa Atikpui

  Dr. Atikpui is passionate about addressing systemic barriers that limit access to quality healthcare, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Through her advocacy, research, and community engagement, she consistently challenges entrenched norms and promotes data-driven, people-centered approaches to public health. Her work reflects a deep commitment to redefining patterns within healthcare delivery and social structures, encouraging conversations that push beyond tradition toward innovation, inclusion, and sustainable change. Dr. Atikpui’s voice continues to inspire meaningful dialogue around gender equity, health justice, and leadership in public service.