Child-In-Tech Ignites Future Tech Innovators

TAPTAP Send and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) became the sponsored partners for the Child-In-Tech conference, held at Academic City University College on January 13, 2024.

The conference which sought to not only educate but also the involve young minds in the realm of financial technology.

Attendees of the Child-In-Tech Conference expressed their joy, confirming that the occasion left a lasting impression on them.

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The conference, with a focus on Financial Technology (Fintech) and the theme “Promoting Financial Technology for Economic Growth,” gathered students aged 17 and below from different schools in four regions of Ghana: Greater Accra, Central, Eastern, and Volta.

The participating schools included Labone SHS, Wesley Girls SHS, Accra High, Ideel Community School, Applied Technology Institute, Martyrs, Girls’ Model School – Kyeakor, Nurudeen Islamic Basic School, Kyeakor M/A Basic School, Hanstess Educational Complex, Royal Saint Academy, Modern World Academy, Kwaaba Foundation, Raddy School, and Sogakope.

Sponsored by Taptap Send and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), the conference aimed not only to educate but to immerse young minds in the world of financial technology.

The event became an immersive experience, thanks to the invaluable support of Taptap Send, an app facilitating easy money transfers, and GIFEC, committed to driving ICT-led socio-economic development.

The conference recognized the growing role of children in the adoption of digital payment systems.

According to research, children actively engage in digital transactions, yet many lack a comprehensive understanding of financial technology.

The conference sought to bridge this gap, ensuring that children comprehend the intricacies of digital payment systems and their profound impact on economic growth.

Speaking at the event, the founder and CEO of the Danaya Foundation, Deris Nugraha Nagara, emphasized the importance of parents encouraging their children to build ICT capabilities.

He highlighted the role such ICT conferences play in enhancing children’s capabilities, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the knowledge society.

Adding a layer of excitement and hands-on learning to the conference were the exhibitions from IoT Hub Africa, Applied Technology Institute, KidsatHome and Leti Arts.

These dynamic exhibitions took the children through the basics of coding as well as providing them with a firsthand experience of the technology that underpins the digital world. The interactive sessions not only demystified coding but also sparked curiosity and creativity among the young participants.

The Founder and CEO of Aidez for Change, a Non-Governmental Organization, Christian Buckman Afful, was really happy about how well the program went.

According to him, the sessions were helpful and gave the kids updated knowledge in Technology and ICT. He expressed his desire  to teach other kids in their communities to help create a successful digital society.

Gerald Jamal Antwi, the Founder of Kaki Payment Systems, explained why the conference focused on Financial Technology (Fintech). He said in today’s digital world, it’s important for kids to learn about Fintech early on so they can understand modern finance. He talked about the growing use of digital payment systems and how kids are involved in these transactions.

The conference had three parts: expert speakers talking and answering questions, a session exploring job options in the ICT industry, and hands-on training with new and emerging technologies.

In reflecting on the success of the Child-In-Tech Conference, CEO Akua Otubea Essah remarked, “Our aim was to ignite curiosity and excitement about technology. Seeing the children engage with Fintech and coding exhibitions was truly fulfilling. We’re nurturing future tech innovators who will shape the digital landscape—an event about nurturing curiosity for a future of endless possibilities.”