Central University is hosting the 2nd African Digital Humanism Summer School 2026, bringing together about 80 scholars, researchers, technology experts and changemakers from across Africa and beyond to explore the future of technology through an African lens. The five-day Summer School, being held from 31 August to 5 September 2026 at the Christ Temple Campus, Accra, officially opened yesterday with a session that welcomed delegates to the University.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Prof. Stephen Abenney-Mickson, welcomed the participants and expressed the University’s pleasure of hosting the international gathering and its commitment to promote conversations that connect technology, society and Africa’s development. The opening session was graced by Sandra Gintsberger, Deputy Head of Mission and Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum, Embassy of Austria, Accra, alongside distinguished scholars and digital transformation experts. Among those present were Dr. Francis Saa-Dittoh, Summer School Chair; Dr. Maud Ashong Elliot, President of the Internet Society Ghana Chapter; Professor Hannes Werthner, Emeritus Professor of E-Commerce at TU Wien; Emeritus Professor Hans Akkermans of the Netherlands; and Mr. William Mutero, Director of the Center for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa (CIDTA), Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda; and Dr. Nana Baah Gyan, Dean of School of Engineering and Technology, Central University. The African Digital Humanism Summer School provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on how digital technologies can be developed and applied in ways that reflect African realities, values, cultures and aspirations. Through lectures, discussions and collaborative sessions, participants will examine emerging technologies and their implications for society, while exploring pathways towards a more inclusive and human-centred digital future for Africa. Central University is delighted to be part of this important conversation shaping Africa’s digital future.