1. Weather and Climate 🌡️
Ghana has a tropical climate. In February, the period of the conference:
- Daytime temperature: 28–34°C
- Evening temperature: 22–26°C
- Mostly sunny with moderate humidity
Participants are advised to wear light clothing and carry a light jacket for air-conditioned venues.
2. Electricity and Power Supply 🔌
- Voltage: 230V
- Frequency: 50Hz
- Common socket types: Type D and Type G
Participants are advised to bring a universal travel adapter.
3. International Travel to Ghana ✈️
Arrival Airport
All international participants should arrive at:
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Accra, Ghana
📍 Map: Kotoka International Airport
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kotoka+International+Airport
Kotoka International Airport serves as Ghana’s main international gateway with direct connections to Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.
4. Travel from Accra to Kumasi
Option A: Domestic Flight ✈️
Participants may take a domestic flight from Accra to Kumasi:
Accra (ACC) → Kumasi Airport (KMS)
- Flight duration: ~40 minutes
- Multiple daily flights operated by local airlines
📍 Map: Kumasi Airport
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kumasi+Airport
Transport from Kumasi Airport to KNUST 🚕
- Travel time: 15–25 minutes
- Taxi fare: approximately GHS 40–80
- Airport taxis and ride-hailing services are available
📍 Map: Kumasi Airport to KNUST
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kumasi+Airport+to+KNUST+MasterCard Foundation International Hostel
Option B: Bus from Accra to Kumasi 🚍
Participants may also travel by road using air-conditioned intercity buses.
- Main operators: STC, VIP, OA Transport,
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kotoka+International+Airport+to+VIP+Station+Kwame+Nkrumah+Circle
- Then move from the Main operator stations to Kumasi.
- Travel duration: 4–6 hours, depending on traffic
- Departure points across Accra
📍 Map: Accra to Kumasi (Road Route)
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Accra+to+Kumasi
From Kumasi Bus Terminal to KNUST 🚕
- Travel time: 10–15 minutes by taxi
- Destination: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
📍 Map: Kumasi Bus Terminal to KNUST
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kejetia+Market+to+KNUST
5. Conference Venue 📍
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana
📍 Map: KNUST Campus
Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kwame+Nkrumah+University+of+Science+and+Technology
Detailed directions to specific lecture halls and workshop venues will be provided closer to the conference date.
6. Local Transportation in Kumasi 🚖
- Taxis are widely available and affordable
- Ride-hailing services operate within the city
- Conference volunteers will assist sponsored participants with transport logistics
7. Accommodation 🏨
- Sponsored students will be accommodated in KNUST Impact Building (MaterCard foundation international hostel)
8. Visa Information 🛂
- Most international participants require a Ghana entry visa
- An official conference invitation letter will be issued upon request to support visa applications