BarCamp Tema 2018 , a free networking forum bringing people together for a day of learning, sharing, networking and mentoring has been slated for  June 9, 2018 at the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority Towers (2nd Floor) in Tema. The theme for the event is, ‘Community of Responsible and Success Driven Individuals’.

Barcamp Tema 2018 is the 7th of its kind and it aims at creating a platform for young people to share ideas on how to identify, clarify and convert opportunities into business ventures by learning to engage and leverage their passions.

The initiative also seeks to promote partnerships that are directed towards providing a support base for young entrepreneurs and innovators.

The team says it is also their ultimate goal to move Ghana forward and they believe that can be achieved through the collective efforts of everyone especially the youth.

What Participants Should Expect?

  • Mentoring by professionals or entrepreneurs
  • Networking with like-minded individuals – you could find your business or project partner
  • Celebrating some of the best of our Tema community and beyond
  • Breakout sessions that you can also lead

One of the key Mentors for the BarCamp Tema 2018 will be Stephen Nana-Osei Boadi a Marketing and Communications professional with over 17 years experience in working with top organizations like, PZ Cussons (Africa), Sony (UK) among others.

Mr. Boadi is expected to share his experience with patrons while offering mentorship sessions to interested participants at what is expected to be a learning and carrier defining event.

Some of the other confirmed resource personnel for Barcamp Tema 2018 are –  Whitney, Kwadwo, David, Chief, Raindolf, Afia, Richard, Kenneth, Gideon, Caroline, David, and Rudolf are featured on the Barcamp Tema Facebook page with others still to be confirmed.

Barcamp Tema 2018 is supported by PetraTrust Company Limited, Coca Cola- Ghana, Flavourd & Grains & the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority.

About Barcamp Tema

Barcamp Tema is organized primarily by the GhanaThink Foundation, an organization based both in Ghana and the USA, which has successfully organized 82 BarCamps in Ghana as part of its Barcamp Ghana program.

Interested persons can register/rsvp at the BarCamp Tema eventbrite website – barcamptema18.eventbrite.com

The event can also be followed on social media by using #bctema