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EXHIBITION, PANEL DISCUSSION, NETWORKING

18TH JUNE 2025 PLENARY SESSIONS: CONFERENCE KICK OFF ADLON BALLROOM 2

START END topic speaker name
7:00 am

9:00 am
Registration & Networking
9:00 am
9:30 am

National Anthem
Welcome Address
Welcome Song
9:30 am
9:35 am

Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Kofi Ofori-Amanfo Adabor

9:35 am

10:00 am

10:00 am

10:25 am

Keynote Address


Keynote Address

Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei
(Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources)

Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
(Minister for Lands and Natural Resources)

10:25 am

11:00 am

11:25 am

11:50 am

11:00 am

11:25 am

11:50 am

12:15 pm

Speaker Session:
The Future of Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure in Africa

Revolutionizing Real Estate: The MLS Opportunity in Africa

Fire Side Chat
Scaling MLS – Xchange MLS

The Role of Fintech and Digital Payments in Transforming Africa’s Real Estate Market


Yvette Adounvo Atekpe
(Founder & CEO, Dynamic Data Solutions (dds55)

Matthew Kallumadil
(VP of Technology Innovation and Global Market)

Matthew Kallumadil and Vicky Sampah


Kwame Oppong
(Head, Fintech and Innovation Bank of Ghana)

12:15 pm
1:00 pm

Panel Session (TEXONNECT)
Affordable Renewal Energy Solutions for Africa Real Estates: The Role of Proptech

Moderated by: Papa Arkhurst
Panelists: Dr. Nanayaa Owusu-Prempeh, Louis Nana Kofi Asante Yeboah, Dr. Ohene Asante, Engr. Leslie Mantei Donkor
1:00 pm
1:30 pm

Coffee Break
1:30 pm
1:45 pm

Speaker Session:
Sustainability and Smart Cities.

Akin Opatola
(President, FIABCI-Nigeria)

 

1:45 pm

2:00pm

 

2:00 pm

2:25 pm

Speaker Session:

Modern Property viewing and showcasing for potential Non-local clients

Multi-Language, Multi-Country Interoperability of Real Estate Data through Standards (Virtual)

 

 

Nikkia T. Carter
(Co-CEO of NTC Tech Consultancy LLC)

Sam Debord
(CEO, Real Estate Standards Organization(RESO)
2:25 pm
2:55 pm

Speaking Sessions:
Innovating Real Estate Finance

Dr Kenneth A. Donkor-Hyiaman
(Department of Land Economy (KNUST)
2:55 pm
3:25 pm

Speaking Sessions:
Implementation of the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (ACT 1047)

Emmanuel Jeffrey
(CEO, Real Estate Agency Council)
Coffee Break
3:00 pm
3:30 pm

Speaker Session
Diaspora Real Estate Investment Opportunities: Why the Time is Now!

Cwesi Oteng Desmond (C.O.D)
CEO, COD Properties & Construction
3:30 pm
4:00 pm

Fire Side Chat
Real Estate Journey

Gilbert and Melanie Mulambu
1:30 pm
1:45 pm
Speaking Session
Remarks
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Lunch Break
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
Speaker Session
Topic
4:00 pm
5:15 pm
Panel Discussion
Stakeholder round
table discussion
END OF DAY 1

THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH 2025

START END TOPIC SPEAKER NAME
7:30 am
2:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am
8:30 am

Speaker Session:
Strategic Market Positioning in Real Estate

 Paa Kwesi Folson
(CEO Revolead Solutions Limited)
8:30 am
9:00 am

Speaker Session:
The Evolution of the Short-Term Rental Market

 Mohammad Fattal
(Founder, Sky Suite, Real Estate Operator & Ai Strategist)
9:00 am
9:45 am

Panel Session (TEXONNECT)
The Green Home of the Future: How IOT and Ai Are Redefining Sustainable Living 

Moderated By: Papa Arkhurst,
Panelist: Nana A. Adobea Khartey, Samuel Adranyi, Edward Hor
9:45 am
10:05 am

Speaker Session:
Bridging the Developer-Realtor Experience

Dr. James Orleans-Lindsey
(Executive Chairman, JL Properties | President of GREDA)
10:05 am
10:30 am

Speaker Session:
Digitizing Capital Market

PRISCILLA NANA YAA O. OPOKU
(COMMERCIAL ADVISOR & REGIONAL LEAD / TECH AND DIGITALISATION)
10:30 am
10:55 am

Speaker Session:
Rethinking Affordable Housing for Africa’s Growing Urban Population 

 

Festus Adebayo
(CEO, FESADEB Media Group Convener, Africa International Housing Show)
10:55 am
11:20 am

Speaker Session:
Innovation in Developing Real Estate Markets

Sean Godoy
(Founder, Diversity Property Solutions)
11:20 pm
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
12:00 pm
12:30 pm

Speaker Session (Virtual):
Ai For Real Estate Development

Ayize Glenn Gray
(Founder/CEO, MOYO IMARA Group)
12:30 pm
1:00 pm

Speaker Session:
Shaping a Unified Africa Africa Real Estate Market

 Michael Gakwandi
(CEO, Africa Real Estate Practitioners Alliance)
1:00 pm
1:30 pm

Speaker session:
Empowering Ghana’s Built Environment

Dr. Dominic B. Boyeteye
(Head, Department of Built Environment – UESD)
1:30 pm
2:00 pm

Speaker Session:
Beyond Construction Digital Facilities Management As The New Frontier for Real Estate Value

Pierre Kriegler
(General Manager (AFP, CFPROF SAFMA)
Capemay Properties – Ghana)

 
END OF DAY 2

FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH 2025

START END TOPIC SPEAKER NAME
07:30 am
12:30 pm

Registration
Remarks
8:00 am
8:30 am

Speaker Session:

Gilbert and Melanie Mulambu
8:30 am
9:00 am

Speaker Session
Future-Proofing Your Firm | Leveraging Ai For Unrivaled Client Engagement and Growth

Rashida Musa
(CEO, Raima Integration Technologies)
9:00 am
9:30 am

Speaker Session:
Virtual Realty (VR) and Augmented Realty (AR) Solutions to Transform Property Marketing and Client Engagement

Lazarus I. Adams
(Business Development and Sales Manager, Dobiison Ghana Limited)
9:30 am
10:00 am

Speaker Session (Virtual) 
Multi-Language, Multi-Country Interoperability of Real Estate Data Through Standards

Sam Deboard
(CEO, Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)
10:00 am
10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am
11:00 am

Speaker Session (Virtual):
Leveraging Proptech for Global Real Estate Expansion

Jason P. Jordan
(Legend International Team (LIT) at EXP Expansion)
11:30 am
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
12:30 pm
1:00 pm

Speaker Session: 
Legal Frameworks For Real Estate Tokenization in Africa

 Duke Aaron Sasu, Esq.
(Head of Corporate Litigation, Chromium Law)
1:00 pm
1:30 pm

Speaker Session:
Strategic Innovation Through Integration 

 Kwadjo Otu Antwi
(Founder, Afie Aesthetic Realty)
1:30 pm
2:00 pm

Speaker Session (Virtual):
Foundation for a Local, National and Continental Real Estate Market

 Joe Schneider
(EVP of Consulting Modern. Tech)
END OF DAY 3

2025 PROPTECH AWARDS

START END EVENT LOCATION
2:00pm
5:00 pm
PROPTECH AWARDS NIGHT REGISTRATION
4:00pm
5:30pm
PICTURES
Kempinski
5:00pm
5:30pm
WELCOME – MUSICAL (PRESIDENT)
Kempinski
5:30pm
5:45pm
BOARD & OFFICER INTRODUCTIONS
Kempinski
MUSIC
5:45pm
5:50pm
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Kempinski
5:50pm
6:00pm
LIGHTING OF OIL LAMP GREPA VICE2
Kempinski
6:30pm
7:00pm
SPECIAL ADDRESS (TBA)
Kempinski
7:00pm
8:30pm
DINNER / MUSIC
Kempinski
10:30pm
11:00pm
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS
Kempinski
11:00pm
11:15pm
CLOSING REMARKS/ VOTE OF THANKS
Kempinski