Ghana Launches Africa Virtual Asset Summit to Shape Tokenisation Framework
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inaugurated the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, a two‑day event scheduled for 2–3 November 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
In Brief
- •Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inaugurated the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, a two‑day event scheduled for 2–3 November 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
- •The summit’s theme, “Tokenisation: Africa’s Pathway Towards Building a Trusted, Inclusive and Innovative Virtual Asset Ecosystem,” aims to produce the Accra Declaration—a set of shared principles and policy recommendations for responsible virtual‑asset and tokenisation ecosystems across the continent.
- •Ghana’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act 1154) provides the legal foundation for supervised growth of the sector and operates a regulatory sandbox that allows firms to test products before full licensing.
- •AVAS 2026 will focus on cross‑border regulation, investor protection, and the tokenisation of real assets such as land, gold, cocoa, trade receivables and infrastructure to unlock capital and broaden investor participation.
- •Key participants include Ghana SEC officials, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, and the UK High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, signalling a continental and international collaboration.
Why It Matters
Tokenisation can transform Africa’s capital markets by converting illiquid real assets into tradable digital tokens, thereby expanding the investor base and reducing the cost of capital for infrastructure and development projects. By establishing a continent‑wide framework through the Accra Declaration, the summit seeks to harmonise regulatory standards, protect investors, and foster cross‑border market integration—critical steps for attracting both domestic and diaspora investment and driving inclusive economic growth.
Key Details
- Summit Dates
- 2–3 November 2026
- Venue
- Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
- Theme
- Tokenisation: Africa’s Pathway Towards Building a Trusted, Inclusive and Innovative Virtual Asset Ecosystem
- Act
- Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 (Act 1154)
- Commission Role
- Supervised growth of virtual asset sector and operation of regulatory sandbox
Context & Background
Ghana enacted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act in 2025, establishing a legal framework and regulatory sandbox for virtual‑asset and tokenisation activities, positioning the country as a regional leader in digital asset regulation.
What To Watch
2–3 November 2026 summit at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
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