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Discover AI-assisted marketing, digital visitor information, virtual heritage experiences and practical tools for tourism.
Explore the sessions ↗ GHATTCES 2026 · 7–9 DECEMBER 2026
Celebrating Ghana.
Connecting cultures.
Creating possibilities.
GHATTCES 2026 · TECHNOLOGY, TOURISM AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE SUMMIT-USA
Connecting Ghana and the United States through Innovation, Heritage and Culture.
Illustrative summit sceneTHE JOURNEY TO GHATTCES 2026 STARTS HERE
Meet us in North Dakota.
7–9 December 2026 · Summit opens at 08:30 local time00DAYS
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ONE HERITAGE. A WORLD OF CONNECTIONS.From Ghana.
From Ghana.
To the world.
Two nations connected by ideas, creativity and a shared curiosity. Explore the link between Ghana and our summit home in Dickinson, North Dakota.
GHANA↔ UNITED STATES
MAKE YOUR CONNECTION ↗A CONNECTION BEYOND BORDERS
GHANA 5.6° N · 0.2° W↔UNITED STATES 46.9° N · 102.8° W
360° ROTATION · DRAG TO EXPLORE
Connecting Ghana and the United States
INNOVATION ✦ HERITAGE ✦ CULTURE ✦ GHATTCES 2026 ✦ GHANA ↔ USA ✦
01 / THE SUMMITGHANA ↔ UNITED STATES
Rooted in heritage.
Open to the future.
A meeting of cultures. A space for ideas. A starting point for lasting connections.
GHATTCES 2026 brings tourism professionals, cultural practitioners, technology innovators, educators and diaspora communities together in Dickinson, North Dakota.
As Ghana approaches its 70th Independence Anniversary in March 2027, we’re connecting the richness of our heritage with new possibilities for tourism, learning and international collaboration.
READ THE CONCEPT NOTE ↗03Days of exchange
02Nations connected
2026International cultural exchange
A shared journey through
innovation, heritage
and culture.
innovation, heritage
and culture.
02 / THE EXPERIENCEDISCOVER · LEARN · CONNECT
More than a gathering.
An exchange.
Scroll through three connected worlds: practical technology, extraordinary destinations and cultural experiences that stay with you.
01
0202PLACES & PEOPLE
Tourism
Connect around Ghana’s destinations, hospitality experiences and opportunities to bring authentic stories to new audiences.
Find your place ↗
0303OUR SHARED HUMANITY
Cultural exchange
Experience textiles, creative arts, performances and storytelling that build understanding across generations and borders.
Share your work ↗Promotional images are AI-generated illustrations of the summit’s themes.
03DAYS OF EXCHANGE
INNOVATION. HERITAGE. CULTURE.
A proud heritage.
A colourful future.
GHATTCES contributes to the build-up towards Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary on 6 March 2027—strengthening diaspora connections and developing cultural and tourism initiatives that continue beyond the celebration.
03 / THE PROGRAMME7–9 DECEMBER 2026
Three days.
Fresh perspectives.
From cultural conversations to hands-on demonstrations and meaningful introductions. All times are local to Dickinson, North Dakota.
04 / SIGNATURE EXPERIENCESIDEAS INTO ACTION
Come with an idea.
Leave with a connection.
Technology for Tourism Lab +
Explore destination marketing, multilingual visitor information, itinerary support and guest feedback tools through practical demonstrations.
Ghana Heritage & Culture Showcase +
Discover textiles, fashion, visual art, crafts and multimedia storytelling through curated presentations and cultural exchange.
GHATTCES 2026 Partnership Clinic +
Develop ideas into concise project proposals, identify collaborators and agree on responsibilities and follow-up dates.
05 / YOUR INVITATIONMAKE YOUR CONNECTION
There’s a place
for your perspective.
Whether you create, lead, teach, build or connect communities, bring your experience to GHATTCES.
06 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND ITTOGETHER, ACROSS BORDERS
Organised with purpose.
Connected by culture.
EL Peniel, LLC
United States host coordination, local engagement and summit delivery.
Africom Trade Commerce
Stakeholder engagement, delegation coordination and partnership development.
Nauh and Moon Ocean Ltd.
Ghanaian participation and collaborative summit delivery.
WITH PARTICIPATION FROMMinistry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ghana.07 / PLAN YOUR VISIT
See you in
North Dakota.
THE VENUE
2004 Sierra Commons Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
North Dakota, United States of America
7–9 DECEMBER 2026
VIEW DIRECTIONS ↗A little preparation goes a long way.
Arrange travel and accommodation in line with your confirmed participation. North Dakota experiences winter conditions in December, so allow flexibility for journeys and transfers.
For accommodation information, venue access or accessibility enquiries, email info@ghattces.com.
Who can participate? +
Tourism and hospitality professionals, cultural practitioners, technology providers, educators, students, diaspora communities, businesses and institutional representatives are welcome to express interest. Participants from other countries can also enquire.
How do I register? +
Use “Join the summit” to prepare an email enquiry, or contact info@ghattces.com. Our team will explain participation arrangements. An enquiry does not confirm admission.
Do I need a technology background? +
No. Sessions connect practical technology with tourism and cultural work. Participants bring different professional and creative perspectives.
What are the fees and inclusions? +
Contact the organising team for applicable fees, inclusions and terms before making payment or travel commitments. Flights and accommodation should not be assumed to be included.
Can I exhibit or contribute a session? +
Yes. Send a proposal explaining your work, its relevance to the summit and any technical or display requirements.
Can I request an invitation letter? +
Contact the secretariat about documentation for confirmed participation. Participants are responsible for applicable travel requirements. An invitation does not guarantee a visa or admission to the United States.
THE NEXT CONNECTION STARTS HERE
Let’s talk
GHATTCES.
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