BarCamp Tema 2012 is a free networking forum
bringing people together for a day of discussion, demos and dialogue on
Tema, Ghana and beyond. It will take place on October 27, 2012 at the Johnson Kanda block, Central University Campus in Miotso near Tema. The theme for this year is “Vertical mentoring and horizontal inspiration, driving excellence”.
This Barcamp hopes to assemble stakeholders to network, build a
supportive enterprising community and partner to build together.
The GhanaThink Foundation
has successfully organized 17 BarCamps in Ghana. BarCamp Tema 2012 is
being organized in conjunction with the Google Group at Central
University College. The event will be a showcase of how Ghana’s youth
are taking charge of its development and how they can be spurred on to
do more. The spotlight will be on demonstrating the power of mentoring
and role models and how youth can inspire other youth to drive
excellence. There will be a focus on channeling the present energies
around entertainment into positive developments and progress for Tema
and surrounding areas as well.
The Barcamp will feature multiple user-generated breakout sessions
about business, social entrepreneurship, technology and development,
alongside topics relevant to the Greater Accra Region and beyond. There
will be a speed mentoring session where mentors will give insights and answers to questions from attendees. We are also organizing a start-up bazaar
where young entrepreneurs and innovators can showcase their products
and services. Some confirmed mentors and speakers are Linda Quartey,
Sheila Bartels-Sam, Fesu Antonia, and DK Osseo-Asare. There will also be
a keynote interview with popular Tema-based musicians, D Cryme n
Chemphe.
Register/RSVP at the BarCamp Tema eventbrite website
(barcamptema12.eventbrite.com) or text "Barcamp Tema [name] [email
address] to 1945 through any mobile network. You may also contact the
BarCamp Tema team through the eventbrite page for sponsorship
opportunities. If you are interested in organizing a breakout session,
let us know, especially if you have special needs.
BarCamp Tema 2012 is sponsored by Central University College, GhanaThink Foundation, Google Ghana, Nandimobile, Fienipa Group, Hatua Solutions, Samsung Ghana etc. Our media partners are Spy Ghana, Modern Ghana, TNG, and the Ghana News Agency. Join us to move the Greater Accra Region and Ghana forward.
