Ghana Infrastructure Conference (GIC 2025)
Hosted by GTPF, GhIE, KNUST TRECK & partners like you
Conference Agenda at a Glance
Theme: Rethinking Infrastructure for Development - Governance, Ethics, and Strategic Planning Perspectives
Optional Field Trip to Shornaa Island and Tema Motorway on Friday, August 8th
August 6th - Day 1
8:30 AM
Keynote Speakers and Open Dialogs
Conference Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Industry Exhibits and Academic Posters in Main Lobby
Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM
9:05 AM
9:10 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Opening Prayer
Welcome - Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)
Introduction of Dignitaries - Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)
Opening Remarks by ​Dr. Kwaku Boakye, PE (GTPF - President),
Ing. Dr. Patrick Bekoe (GhIE - Vice President), and Prof. Helen Essandoh ( TRECK - Director)
Keynote Address 1 - The Role and Need for Ethical Governance in Infrastructure Development by Prof. Justice Nyigmah Bawole
10:00 AM
10:05 AM
10:25 AM
10:45 AM
Musical Interlude
​Keynote Address 2 - Benefits and Challenges of Digitization, Data, and Technology in Ethical Governance
Special Guest Remarks by Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways
Group Picture / Exhibitions - Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)
Day 1 - Session 1
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
Ethical Governance Case Studies from around the World by Prof. Charles Adams, Edwin Amoako, Dr. Milham Moomen, and Ing. Dr. Patrick Bekoe (Moderator)
Lunch & Get Involved Challenge Awards Ceremony
Day 1 - Session 2
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
The Role of Educational Institutions in fostering Ethical Governance by Prof. Abena Agyeiwaa Obiri-Yeboah, Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Prof. Fred Boadu, and Prof. Mohammed Salifu (Moderator)
The Role of Family and Culture in Enforcing Ethical Governance by Ing. Magnus Quarshie, Ing. Bempong and Dr. Alex Appea, PE (Moderator)
3:00 PM
The Role of Professional Associations and NGOs in Promoting Ethical Governance by Tijuanna Adelunji and Josiah Owusu-Danquah (Moderator)
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
Day 1 Recap - Dr. Kwaku Boakye, PE
Adjourn - Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)
August 7th - Day 2
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:10 AM
9:50 AM
10:00 AM
10:50 AM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Workshops
Conference Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Industry Exhibits and Academic Posters in Main Lobby
Welcome & Opening Prayer - Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)
Ethics Fundamentals for African Built Environment Professionals - Part 1 by Prof. Sam Ababio, Ing. Yolanda Oliver-Commey and Naa Bortiorkor Alabi
Break
Ethics Fundamentals for African Built Environment Professionals - Part 2 by Prof. Sam Ababio, Ing. Yolanda Oliver-Commey and Naa Bortiorkor Alabi
Break
Ethics Fundamentals for African Built Environment Professionals - Part 3 by Prof. Sam Ababio, Ing. Yolanda Oliver-Commey and Naa Bortiorkor Alabi
Lunch
Ethical Governance in Infrastructure Planning by Dr. Dan Seedah, PE, and Kwasi Donkor
Ethical Governance in Procurement and Construction by Isaac Lartey, Esq.
Ethical Governance in Road Traffic Safety by Dr. Kwaku Boakye, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Day 2 Recap and Discussion on Next Steps by Ing. Dr. Patrick Bekoe and Dr. Dan Seedah, PE
Close Out Remarks and Adjourn by Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong (MC)