African Leadership Magazine is delighted to announce that Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President and Provost of Academic City University, Ghana, has confirmed his attendance at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026. The prestigious event will take place on 2–3 July 2026 at the iconic House of Lords, London, United Kingdom.
Prof. McBagonluri’s participation at this landmark gathering reflects his standing as one of Africa’s leading voices in higher education, innovation, engineering, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Through his distinguished career spanning academia, research, technology, and industry, he has made significant contributions to advancing STEM education and nurturing the next generation of African innovators and problem-solvers.
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The African Business Leadership Awards are among Africa’s most respected platforms for celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, enterprise, and sustainable development. The 16th edition is expected to convene an influential network of policymakers, business leaders, investors, diplomats, academics, development partners, and thought leaders from across Africa and around the world.
As President and Provost of Academic City University, Prof. McBagonluri has championed a vision of transforming higher education through innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and industry-driven learning. Under his leadership, Academic City has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Africa’s emerging centres of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship, preparing students to address the challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Prior to his current role, Prof. McBagonluri built an accomplished international career in engineering, research, and product development, holding senior leadership positions with leading global organisations in the United States. A prolific inventor and accomplished academic, he holds numerous patents and has received international recognition for his contributions to engineering, technology innovation, and research excellence.
His leadership continues to extend beyond the university sector. In 2025, he was appointed to the Board of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), representing private universities, further reinforcing his influence in shaping the future of higher education and human capital development in Ghana and across Africa.
Commenting on his confirmation, the editorial board of African Leadership Magazine highlighted the significance of his participation.
“Prof. Fred McBagonluri exemplifies the visionary leadership required to drive Africa’s future competitiveness. Through his remarkable contributions to education, engineering, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he has inspired countless young Africans to pursue excellence and embrace technology as a tool for transformation. We are delighted to welcome him to the 16th African Business Leadership Awards and look forward to his participation in this important gathering of African leaders.”
The 16th African Business Leadership Awards will feature high-level policy conversations, investment dialogues, leadership showcases, strategic networking sessions, and collaborative engagements designed to foster partnerships and accelerate Africa’s development agenda.
As Africa continues to strengthen its position within the global knowledge economy, the participation of distinguished leaders such as Prof. Fred McBagonluri highlights the critical role of education, innovation, and human capital development in shaping a prosperous and globally competitive future for the continent.
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