Events & Convenings
Conferences, symposiums, multilateral convenings, bootcamps, and speaking engagements — past and upcoming.
Event Portfolio
From Multilateral Forums to Executive Bootcamps
Tonisha is a regular contributor to international convenings on trade, technology governance, education, and economic development — as keynote speaker, panel chair, organising committee member, and co-founder. Below is a selection of past and current engagements.
Africa Prosperity Dialogues
Organising Committee Member
A high-level convening bringing together African leaders, policymakers, diaspora professionals, and international partners to advance trade, investment, and sustainable development across the continent. Tonisha serves on the Organising Committee, contributing to programme design and stakeholder engagement.
View Details →Forward Africa Leaders Symposium
Co-Founder
Co-founded by Tonisha, the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium convenes emerging and established leaders across business, technology, governance, and education to address Africa's most pressing development challenges. The symposium emphasises practical frameworks, cross-sector collaboration, and sovereign approaches to continental growth.
View Details →Ghana Digital Innovation Week
Speaker & Panellist
A national convening focused on digital transformation, technology entrepreneurship, and innovation policy in Ghana. Tonisha contributed as a speaker on digital sovereignty, AI governance frameworks, and the role of education institutions in preparing workforces for the technology economy.
View Details →EnergyNet — COP22 Morocco
Content Curator
Served as Content Curator at EnergyNet's coverage of COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco — interviewing dignitaries and heads of state on climate policy, energy infrastructure, and sustainable development. Curated and produced editorial content capturing high-level perspectives on Africa's energy transition and smart grid futures.
View Details →United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Delegate & Contributor
Participated in UNECA convenings on trade facilitation, digital economy policy, and sustainable development in Africa. Contributed perspectives on AI governance, institutional capacity building, and the intersection of technology policy with economic sovereignty across the continent.
View Details →UNCTAD — United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Delegate & Contributor
Attended UNCTAD annual meetings and associated side events focused on international trade, e-commerce, digital economy frameworks, and capacity building for developing nations. Contributed to discussions on technology transfer, digital governance standards, and equitable trade facilitation.
View Details →United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Side Events & High-Level Week
Participated in side events and high-level convenings during the UN General Assembly in New York. Engaged with delegates, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives on technology governance, AI ethics, sustainable development, and Africa's digital transformation agenda.
View Details →TEDx Brixton
TEDx Speaker
Delivered a TEDx talk at the independently organised TEDx Brixton event in South London. Addressed themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the intersection of technology with community empowerment — drawing on her experience building businesses across multiple continents and leading educational innovation.
View Details →AI Governance for Leaders Bootcamp
Lead Facilitator & Designer
An intensive executive bootcamp designed and delivered by Tonisha for senior leaders navigating AI adoption. Covered the TEE Method™ framework, practical governance audits, risk assessment, and strategic planning for responsible AI integration. Participants received post-programme action plans and follow-up advisory.
View Details →Women in Business Entrepreneurship Intensive
Lead Facilitator & Designer
A focused bootcamp delivered through the Ladies Entrepreneurship Club for women founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Covered business model design, digital strategy, financial planning, and growth frameworks — equipping participants with the tools to launch, scale, and sustain their ventures.
View Details →Digital Sovereignty & Data Governance Workshop
Lead Facilitator & Designer
An advanced workshop for institutional leaders and policymakers exploring digital sovereignty, data governance frameworks, and practical pathways to building sovereign digital infrastructure. Based on research from SOVEREIGN and the TEE Method™ framework.
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