The 9th edition of the ‘What I Wish I Knew’ (WIWIK) Conference is set to take place on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the R.S. Amegashie Auditorium in the University of Ghana Business School, Accra.
The conference will feature notable speakers, including Daniel Mckorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, and Capt Rtd. Prince Kofi Amoabeng, President of UT Holdings.
Under the theme “Thriving in Uncertainty: A conversation on intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship,” the conference aims to equip participants with practical techniques to navigate their intrapreneurship or entrepreneurship journey amidst challenging times. As an annual event, WIWIK has grown into one of the largest personal development conferences on university campuses.
The conference primarily targets final year undergraduate students, seeking to educate, advise, and inspire them. Esteemed panelists for this edition include John Dumelo, a Farmer and Politician, Dr. Dennis Oteng, CEO of Ravens Consulting Gh, Prof. Carol Javis, a Professor in Knowledge Exchange and Innovation at Bristol Business School in the UK, and Doris Ahiati, CEO of Crescendo Consult.
In addition to panel discussions, there will be a fireside chat featuring Daniel Mckorley, moderated by Kafui Dey, during which they will share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys in line with the conference theme.
Dr. Bernard Tawiah, the convener, highlighted that this year’s focus is on cultivating an intrapreneurial mindset among soon-to-be graduates, emphasizing curiosity, a passion for learning, and a willingness to take risks and innovate.
The conference will also showcase accomplished and emerging entrepreneurs, sharing their personal journeys and strategies for scaling businesses amidst uncertainties. Attendees will receive actionable recommendations on launching their business ideas.
The keynote address will be delivered by Hannah Ashiokai Akrong, the Human Resources Director. Moreover, the conference offers networking opportunities and encourages self-reflection.
The WIWIK Conference is organized by the WIWIK Foundation, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School, the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), and Crescendo Consult.