THE GRAND SUCCESS OF THE JUST ENDED 2ND AFRICAN CONTINENTAL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE SUMMIT (ACEACRES, 2024)

So soon the long-awaited 2ND AFRICAN CONTINENTAL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE SUMMIT themed, “INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE USE OF NEW GENERATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE” has come to an end, 5pm on November 28, 2024, at Berliner Platz Conference Centre-East Legon, Accra, Ghana. The Summit brought together all stakeholders of the African built environment. It was indeed a time of introspection that examined the past, the present and projections into the future of the African built environment in this AI dispensation.

The core mandate was to communicate to all stakeholders yet again, the urgent need to integrate the African Built Environment for Socio-Economic Transformation of the African Continent. It was by far Africa’s most impactful built environment and Real Estate Summit that brought together all sector players across the African continent and beyond to discuss industry best practices, modern innovations, and technologies that are shaping the future of built environments across the globe.

The objective was to set the stage for the integration of the African built environment whilst creating the opportunity for more partnerships/collaborations and the promotion of sustainability for corporate growth and for the African continental prosperity at large.

Key Participants

ACEACRES, 2024 witnessed the gathering of a wide range of stakeholders in the built environment, including:

• Building contractors, construction firms, engineers, surveyors, planners, architects, project managers
• Real estate developers, builders, landscaping professionals, real estate professionals
• Building and construction material/equipment suppliers, glaziers, fabricators, interior deco professionals
• Roofing companies, technicians, transport & logistics companies, facility management professionals
• Government agencies, regulators, IoT experts, AI professionals, and many more

The Summit recorded over 300 in-person participants from countries such as Nigeria, Uganda, and the USA, with the majority from Ghana. High-profile participants included notable industry leaders like:

• Madam Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• Engr. Olu Ogunduyile FNSE, Vice President, COREN
• Prof. Taddeo Rusoke, Climate Governance & Nature-Based Solutions Expert, Uganda
• Dr. Bldr. Abdulhakkeem Odegade, MD/CEO, Akmodel Group, Lagos, Nigeria
• Engr. Seth Ayim, Executive Director, Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghana (IET-GH)
• Engr. Ben Debrah, National President, LoGSEA

Key Issues Discussed

Among the key issues discussed at the Summit were:

• The urgency of integrating the African Built Environment for socio-economic transformation
• Major factors affecting industry growth
• The impact of AI on the built environment
• The adoption of sustainability and its influence on housing and infrastructure delivery

Opportunities for Sponsors and Participants

Sponsors had the chance to engage in B2B and B2C networking opportunities, connect with manufacturers, distributors, and potential investors, enhance brand visibility, and gain industry insights.

Participants benefited from networking with industry leaders, gaining cutting-edge insights and trends, learning from successful case studies, and identifying new business opportunities.

Event Partners

Event partners included:

• Ghana Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET-GH)
• Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG)
• Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA)
• Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC)
• Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA)
• Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals Association (CEWPAG)

Sponsors

Principal sponsors included:

• Gerflor Ghana
• Meprolim Ghana
• Premier Steel
• McDan Group
• Fort Doors Ghana

Conclusion

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Daniel Kontie, the convener and CEO of the organizing company, stressed the need to rotate the Summit across the African continent. He hinted at hosting the third edition in Ghana, with future editions potentially in Nigeria or Uganda.

The Africa Continental Engineering & Construction Network Ltd (ACECN), the organizing company, aims to be among Africa’s top five built environment brands within the next 10 years, championing contemporary innovations and sustainability for the socio-economic transformation of the African continent.

Contact

Mr. Daniel Kontie

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Phone no.: 0209032280

E-mail: d.kontie@acecnltd.com