This innovative series is designed to shine a spotlight on key economic sectors through a series of dynamic B2B and B2C events, including industry conferences, seminars, and exhibitions.

Kicking off the series is The Gastro Feastival, a groundbreaking annual food industry festival that will showcase Ghana's rich and diverse food ecosystem and agribusinesses from production to consumption.

The launch will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Grand Arena (Accra International Conference Centre).

This landmark event will bring together food industry stakeholders, enthusiasts, experts, and organizations to:
• Highlight the food industry’s critical role in Ghana's socio-economic development and culture, Promote food security, digital innovation, women’s empowerment, youth employment in agribusiness, and sustainable practices among others.

The Business Elevate Series is a game-changing initiative designed to foster growth and transformation across multiple sectors.

With Charterhouse’s deep expertise in organizing impactful meetings, the series aims to unlock investment opportunities, drive innovation, and catalyze social and economic change.

Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for a diverse group of participants, including: Government institutions and international agencies, Agribusinesses, food producers, and vendors.  Financial institutions, Consumers and food enthusiasts, Health and nutrition advocates, Food research institutions and Food and Beverage companies, Health and wellness experts

 Key Focus Areas
The Gastro Feastival will address six major pillars that drive industry transformation: Investment Opportunities; Job Creation; Innovation, Technology, and Digitization; Youth Involvement (entrepreneurship and career opportunities); Women’s Involvement; Environmental and Social Governance (ESG); Export

Opportunities
The event will also establish a Resource Bank, spotlighting key growth opportunities and ensuring the effective allocation of resources to transform Ghana’s food industry.
 
Why Attend?
Joining this initiative offers the chance to Contribute to Ghana's economic growth and development, Unlock investment opportunities across various sectors, Foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation, Promote youth and women’s involvement in key industries, Advance environmental and social governance practices, Enhance your brand visibility and outreach, Network with key industry leaders and stakeholders.

A key feature of the launch will be the Women in Agribusiness Panel Discussion on the topic: Strengthening the Role of Women in Agribusiness
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Ghana's economy, and women are at the forefront of its transformation.

The Women in Agribusiness Panel at the Gastro Feastival will dive into the entire agribusiness value chain, from production and processing to distribution and consumption.

This interactive panel will spotlight the critical roles women play in shaping Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
Panelists include:
• Joyce Sackitey-Ahiadorme – Moderator, Communications Professional & Agri-Leisure Creator
• Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi – Founder, Chamber of Women in Agribusiness (CHAWA) & Kosmos Innovation Centre Fellow
• Sandra Asantewaa Boafo Agyiri – CEO, Nana Papa Company & Member, Chamber of Agribusinesses Ghana (CAG)
• Enyonam Manye Adjetey – Founder, The Ghanaian Farmer / CEO, Count on Crop
• Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa – Founder, AgriHouse Foundation & National Lead, World Food Program
• ?Marian Twumasi - CEO of Mariseth farms

Key Discussion Points includes; Production, Processing, Consumption and Distribution

The Gastro Feastival is a call to action for those committed to transforming Ghana’s food industry and supporting sustainable growth.

The Gastro Feastival is a Charterhouse initiative.