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A.M.C. CONFERENCE
African Marketing and Tech Conferences to Shape Continent’s Digital Future
Ghanaian Times | 2025
Between 20 and 22 August 2025, the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) will be hosting their annual conferences in the tranquil setting of Ghana’s Labadi Beach Hotel.
The events were officially launched today, 15 May through a live link to Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, in Ghana. The launch provided a glimpse into conference highlights and opportunities.
Attendees from both disciplines will gather with marketing and ICT specialists to engage on how digital innovation and AI-driven marketing solutions driven by technology are reshaping how brands connect with consumers, which offers new opportunities for engagement and growth.
With delegates and speakers expected from across Africa, topics range from unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth through to end-to-end digitisation of the business environment.
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