Former GES Deputy Director-General Dr Tandoh to speak at Cambridge’s “Africa Together” Conference

A former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has been invited to speak at the 12th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC). 

Scheduled for May 22–23, 2026, Dr. Tandoh will join other speakers, including the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the University of Cambridge.

The conference, organised by the African Society of Cambridge University, is the institution’s most prominent student-led, Africa-focused event. 

It serves as a rare convergence point where the continent’s foremost policymakers, innovators, and civil society actors meet with global academics to forge a sovereign path for Africa’s transformation. 

This year’s theme, “Africa in the Age of Disruption,” seeks to move Africa from a position of reaction to one of active reinvention. 

It takes place at a critical juncture as geopolitical alliances reconfigure and technological advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) outpace existing regulations

Dr. Tandoh, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Orpington Group, will focus on leadership and education at the dialogue. 

His participation is central to the conference’s goal of understanding how African societies can future-proof labour systems and labour markets for an AI-driven world. 

Shaping next chapter

The Conference Chair Michelle Hadebe noted that ATC 2026 has been designed to be a “defining milestone in Africa’s pursuit of resilience, sovereignty, and shared prosperity”. 

For Dr. Tandoh, the platform offers an opportunity to project a uniquely Ghanaian perspective on educational reform onto the world stage, demonstrating how the continent’s diverse strengths could be amplified through regional cooperation and governance reform. 

As Africa continues to redefine its narrative, the presence of array of veteran leaders at the University of Cambridge, ensures that the continent’s strategic choices are informed by deep operational experience and a forward-looking vision for human development.