Economic Relations
Strengthening Ghana–Yorkshire economic relations through deeper engagement and strategic dialogue.
International Trade & Investment
Ghana Yorkshire
GYTIS 2026
Ghana–Yorkshire Trade & Investment Summit 2026 — bringing business, government, investment, innovation and communities together to build meaningful cross-border partnerships.
GHANA
YORKSHIRE
TRADE
INVESTMENT
The Summit
Building bridges across markets.
The Ghana–Yorkshire Trade & Investment Summit 2026 (GYTIS 2026) is a high-level international platform designed to foster strategic partnerships, trade expansion and investment collaboration between Ghana and Yorkshire.
Hosted at the prestigious University of Bradford, the summit brings together key stakeholders across business, government, exporting, manufacturing, SMEs, diaspora entrepreneurship, public-sector organisations and innovation ecosystems.
Building Bridges. Creating Value. Delivering Prosperity.
A platform for conversations, connections and
opportunities that can translate into long-term
economic and social value.
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UK
GYTIS
2026
Summit Focus
Four priorities. One shared direction.
GYTIS 2026 focuses on strengthening the relationship between Ghana and Yorkshire while creating practical opportunities for trade, investment, innovation and sustainable growth.
Trade & Investment
Promoting bilateral trade and investment opportunities across sectors and markets.
Innovation & Growth
Driving innovation and sustainable growth through new ideas, partnerships and enterprise.
Long-Term Partnerships
Creating lasting partnerships across business, government, education and communities.
Who Should Attend
The room is built for decision-makers.
GYTIS brings together people and organisations positioned to shape economic opportunity, build partnerships and influence the future of Ghana– Yorkshire collaboration.
CONNECT
Meet the people who can turn conversations
into meaningful opportunities.
Why Attend
Come for the opportunity.
GYTIS is designed to move beyond discussion and create the conditions for meaningful relationships, visibility and cross-border collaboration.
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Gain market insights
Gain insights into emerging markets, opportunities and the wider landscape shaping Ghana–Yorkshire economic collaboration.
Build relationships with business, government and industry leaders.
Discover cross-border opportunities for collaboration, investment and growth.
Put your business, organisation, ideas or capabilities in front of a relevant audience.
Participate in high-impact networking sessions designed to encourage meaningful connections.
What To Expect
A summit designed around engagement.
From high-level insight to practical networking, GYTIS creates multiple opportunities to listen, contribute, connect and collaborate.
Keynote Speeches
Hear from influential voices shaping trade, investment, enterprise and economic development.
Panel Discussions
Explore important issues and opportunities through focused conversations with sector leaders.
Investment Showcases
Discover businesses, ideas and opportunities with potential for collaboration and investment.
Networking Sessions
Build relationships with businesses, institutions, investors and community stakeholders.
Cultural Exchange
Experience activities that recognise the cultural connections underpinning the wider relationship.
Ghana ↔ Yorkshire
Two places. Connected possibilities.
GYTIS provides a platform through which businesses, institutions, policymakers, investors and communities can explore what becomes possible when relationships are strengthened across borders.
The summit is about creating the conversations, connections and partnerships that can support economic growth, innovation and sustainable development.
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Ghana
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Partners
A platform built through partnership.
GYTIS brings together institutions and organisations committed to strengthening connections between Ghana and Yorkshire.
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University of Bradford
Host Institution
The Event
GYTIS 2026.
Join business leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, innovators and community stakeholders for two days focused on Ghana–Yorkshire trade, investment and partnership.
DATE
11–12 September 2026
VENUE
University of Bradford
THEME
Building Bridges, Creating Value, Delivering Prosperity
GYTIS 2026
11—12
GHANA
↔
YORKSHIRE
TRADE
INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP
Our Purpose
Creating the conditions for shared prosperity.
GYTIS is designed to create a space where ideas, relationships and opportunities can meet — helping strengthen the economic and institutional connections between Ghana and Yorkshire.
BUILD
CONNECT
INVEST
GROW
PRE-SUMMIT JOURNAL
The journey to GYTIS 2026.
A visual record of the conversations, engagements and partnerships taking shape ahead of the Ghana–Yorkshire Trade & Investment Summit.
GYTIS 2026
Where relationships become opportunity.
Be part of a platform connecting Ghana and Yorkshire through trade, investment, innovation and meaningful partnership.
Register
Be part of GYTIS 2026.
Secure your place at the Ghana–Yorkshire Trade & Investment Summit and join the conversation shaping new opportunities across borders.