KGL Group Executive Chairman Alex Dadey to Drive African-Led Solutions at iCAD 2026 in Cambridge

The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, will contribute to critical policy and development conversations at the International Conference on African Development (iCAD) 2026, hosted by Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

As one of the continent’s foremost voices on ethical business transformation, sustainable growth, and public-private partnerships, Mr. Dadey’s participation reflects a shared commitment to advancing practical, African-led solutions to the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

The conference is organised in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, the British Council Ghana, the Ghana High Commission (UK), the UK–Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UK–GCC), Ghana International Bank, Taptap Send Money Transfer, OMAXX, First Klass Shipping, and ExcelPlus Education. It will take place in Cambridge from 17 to 19 June 2026.

Commitment
The involvement of these key partners underscores the Ghana Scholarly Society’s commitment to fostering dialogue and building partnerships to address the continent’s pressing sustainability challenges. Held under the theme, “Green Transitions and Inclusive Industrialisation in Africa: From Theory to Policy and Practice,” iCAD 2026 will bring together leading academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, financiers, and development practitioners from around the world to explore how inclusive industrial strategies can drive economic transformation and long-term prosperity across Africa.

Background
Africa’s vast natural resources should not be a curse, but a blessing. Despite vast natural resources and a youthful population, industrialisation has lingered, often dependent on carbon-intensive and extractive models.

However, Africa stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, economic vulnerability, and demographic pressures seem to reshape the continent’s development landscape. Green transitions present new opportunities for value creation, sustainable growth, and employment, especially for Africa’s youth. Yet, this will require innovative policies, cross-sector collaboration, and strong institutional frameworks.

This conference provides a space for interdisciplinary exchange and policy engagement, with a commitment to Africa-led development and global collaboration.