WINNEBA, Ghana — Over 250 students, policy analysts, academics, journalists, and young entrepreneurs gathered at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on July 23, 2026, for the highly anticipated Liberty and AI Summit.
Organized under the theme “From Graduate to Giga Worker: How AI Democratizes Capital and Empowers the Next Generation of Thinkers,” the conference explored how artificial intelligence and free-market economics are rewriting the rules of global work and economic mobility for African graduates.
The summit officially commenced at 10:00 AM with a welcome address delivered by Dr. Joy Say, representing the Head of the Economics Department, who presided as Chairman of the occasion. Dr. Say emphasized the critical need for academic institutions to adapt their curricula to match the rapid advancements in global technology.
Opening the speaker series, Dr. Paul Appiah-Konadu addressed the summit’s central theme, outlining how AI toolkits and digital infrastructure lower the barrier to global markets. He noted that today’s graduates are no longer bound by local job constraints; instead, AI acts as an equalizer, allowing young African thinkers to leverage skill, micro-capital, and global gig platforms to achieve economic independence.
Shifting the focus to human dignity and workforce ethics, Dr. Stephen Morgan delivered a thought-provoking address titled “Being Human in an Automated Age: Reclaiming Virtue, Craft, and Value After School.” Dr. Morgan cautioned participants against allowing automation to strip away human critical thinking, stressing that true value in the age of AI lies in character, specialized skill, and moral clarity.
Following Dr. Morgan, Mr. Eric Coffie, Founding President of the Institute for Liberty and Economic Education (ILEE), presented on “The Economics of Freedom and Its Relevance in the Digital Economy.” Mr. Coffie urged participants to champion free enterprise, private property, and limited regulatory hurdles, arguing that digital economic freedom is the single most powerful tool for eradicating youth unemployment in Africa.
A major highlight of the summit was the launch of the Nayansapo Initiative, presented directly to the students. The initiative opened applications for the upcoming Liberty and Policy Bootcamp 2026, inviting young scholars to deepen their understanding of public policy, market economics, and individual liberty.
Additionally, educational literature donated by The Atlas Society was distributed to attendees, equipping them with foundational readings on free markets and classical liberal philosophy.
The summit concluded at approximately 2:30 PM following a vote of thanks delivered by Miss Joyce Asiedu, Director of Campus Programs at ILEE.
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