The dEX Ghana Foundation has unveiled the line‑up for DDC26, the seventh edition of the country’s biggest design conference. The three‑day event will take place from 12 to 14 November 2026 at the National Theatre of Ghana, with the theme “Sustainable Design for People, Planet and Profit.”
Day 1, focused on People, will be headlined by Daniel Ampofo, Founder & President of dEX Ghana Foundation. Other speakers include Aisha Ayensu of Christie Brown, Constance Swaniker of DTI Africa, Rachael Tachie‑Menson of Author Digital Labs, and Stefania Manfreda of Lokko House. Day 2, themed Planet, will be anchored by architect DK Osseo‑Asare of Low Design Office / Penn State, with Travis Obeng‑Casper of Ajabeng, Ama Adi‑Dako Seidu of Big Fat African Development, Yayra Agbofah of The Revival, and Makafui Awuku of McKingtorch. Day 3, Profit, will be keynoted by Kwabena Owusu‑Adjei of Thirdway Capital / Kenten, and will feature KKD, Francis Osei‑Owusu, Nana Kofi Asihene, Audrey Forson of Tekura, and Bernard Sokpe of Jambo Spaces.
“We chose speakers our community already looks up to and wants to learn from directly,” said Daniel Ampofo. “Every one of them has built something real. Their work shows that design from this continent can be ethical, ambitious and commercially strong at the same time.”
Beyond the main stage, speakers will lead workshops and masterclasses across three breakout rooms, and several will take part in speed‑mentoring sessions with emerging designers and students. Workshops and masterclasses are open to Pro and Full Experience pass holders and are limited by room capacity. Passes can be purchased at ticket.dexghana.org.
