{"id":95434,"date":"2025-09-23T14:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95434"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:43:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:43:42","slug":"ghana-to-host-maiden-digital-assets-summit-africa-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95434","title":{"rendered":"Ghana to host maiden Digital Assets Summit Africa in Accra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 59 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The clock is ticking: in just six days, the maiden Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2025 will open its doors at the Accra International Conference Centre. <\/p>\n<p>From 29\u201330 September 2025, the capital will host policymakers, regulators, banks, fintech leaders, blockchain innovators, and global investors to chart a collective vision for Africa\u2019s digital financial future.<\/p>\n<p>Themed \u201cUnlocking Africa\u2019s Digital Economy Through Innovation &#038; Regulation,\u201d DASA 2025 comes at a pivotal moment. With more than 560 million people globally adopting digital assets and African nations like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa leading in regulation, Ghana is set to showcase itself as a hub for innovation and policy dialogue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exciting Appointment Strengthens DASA Line-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding prestige to this inaugural edition, organisers announced that Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Ghana\u2019s former Government Statistician, has been appointed Director of the Africa Centre for Statistics at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).<\/p>\n<p>He will join the Summit as a distinguished speaker, addressing the critical role of data and evidence-based policymaking in digital finance regulation and adoption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProfessor Annim\u2019s new role is a point of pride for Ghana and the continent,\u201d said the DASA Organising Committee. \u201cHis participation underscores the importance of Africa not just joining, but leading, the global digital finance conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delegates can look forward to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-level keynotes<\/strong> from regulators and global thought leaders<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fireside chats and panel discussions<\/strong> on CBDCs, tokenisation, and cross-border payments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Startup pitch competition<\/strong> showcasing Africa\u2019s most promising fintechs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special focus on women in digital assets<\/strong> and strategies for inclusion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking receptions and private roundtables<\/strong> for policymakers and investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Spotlight on Startups and Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond policy and regulation, DASA 2025 will also shine a light on entrepreneurship and inclusion. The Startup Pitch Competition will give small businesses and fintech founders the chance to present their innovations before a panel of experts, with mentorship and service packages awaiting the winner.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated session on empowering women in digital assets will highlight the importance of gender equity in the rapidly evolving fintech and blockchain ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why DASA Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DASA is not just another conference. 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Summit Africa in Accra\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ghana to host maiden Digital Assets Summit Africa in Accra\">The clock is ticking: in just six days, the maiden Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2025 will open its doors at the Accra International Conference Centre. From 29\u201330 September 2025, the capital will host policymakers, regulators, banks, fintech leaders, blockchain innovators, and global investors to chart a collective vision for Africa\u2019s digital financial future. 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