Specialists advocate embracing AI and Data analytics to drive digital transformation

Under the theme ‘Transforming Businesses with Data Analytics and AI: The Role of Industry and Academia,’ the event featured thought-provoking discussions and presentations from industry leaders and professionals, highlighting the transformative power of AI and data analytics across various sectors.

Many organizations face hurdles in using data to create AI-driven solutions due to data silos within various departments.

“Together with fostering a company culture of being data-driven, we believe that we must begin to build data literacy into every person in the organisation to help them appreciate data and insights better,” he said.

“Data accessibility is a problem that we face in our efforts to use data and AI because it prevents businesses like ours from using data to create solutions for the market that are driven by AI.

“This platform that we have designed is to bridge the gap between industry and academia and we have experts to share their knowledge on everything related to AI and Data Analytics and by facilitating these conversations, we aim to inspire businesses and academia to collaborate and embrace these technologies to drive growth and innovation,” he added.

Industry professional, Doreen Ansah-Appiah a Data Analyst with MTN Ghana highlighted the need for industries to keep pace with emerging trends to contribute to economic growth.

Furthermore, Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, Data Scientist, and Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School stressed the pivotal role of collaboration between industry and academia in harnessing the full potential of data analytics and AI.