The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will today May 16, 2026, deliver the keynote address at the Oxford Africa Conference 2026, organised by the Oxford University Africa Society at the University of Oxford.
The conference is scheduled for 16–17 May 2026 and will take place at the Andrew Wiles Building (Mathematical Institute), University of Oxford.
It is the 16th edition of the annual gathering, which has grown into one of the University’s flagship Africa-focused forums, attracting participants from across academia, policy, business, and the development sector.
The 2026 edition is themed “Anchoring Africa: Grounded Leadership in the Age of Disruption.” It will examine how African leadership and institutions can respond to emerging global challenges, including economic uncertainty, rapid technological transformation, climate change, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
The two-day programme will feature keynote addresses, high-level panel discussions, fireside chats, networking sessions, and policy dialogues aimed at generating practical, Africa-centred solutions.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is expected to highlight Ghana’s democratic governance experience, inclusive development agenda, youth empowerment, education transformation, and Africa’s strategic role in shaping global conversations on leadership and development.
The conference is organised by the Oxford University Africa Society (AfriSoc), a student-led platform that convenes policymakers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and global leaders to advance dialogue on Africa’s development and future trajectories.
Over the years, the conference has hosted leading voices from government, academia, and industry, reinforcing its reputation as a key intellectual and policy engagement space on Africa at Oxford.
By Evelyn Tengmaa
