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News, awards & recognition
A record of the awards, industry recognition and speaking engagements earned by DigiTransact AI and its leadership across Ghana and Africa.
Awards & recognition
GOBAA Awards 2026 - Africa AI Solutions & Implementation Excellence
DigiTransact AI was honored with the Africa AI Solutions & Implementation Excellence Award at the 2026 Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA), held on 26 June 2026 under the theme "Champions of Industry: Recognizing Excellence, Advancing National Prosperity." Organized by Imperial Communications, this prestigious recognition celebrates DigiTransact AI’s outstanding work in deploying and implementing practical, high-impact AI solutions for businesses and institutions across Ghana and Africa.
National recognition for AI solutions & implementation excellence
Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame Inductee 2026
Isaac Kofi Maafo was inducted into the prestigious Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame (11th Edition) on 26 March 2026. Organized by The Business Executive, this citation recognizes and publicly commends Corporate Executives whose institutional administration, behavior, and accomplishments exemplify superior professional excellence and generate substantial positive influences on the organizations they guide.
Inducted into Ghana’s most prestigious corporate leadership registry
Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026 — Best AI Services Solution Provider
Isaac Kofi Maafo and DigiTransact AI won the Best AI Services Solution Provider award at the Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026, held on 29–30 July 2026 in Accra. Organised by Knowledge Innovations with award assurance by Deloitte Ghana, DigiTransact AI was also shortlisted in two further categories: Best AI Company of the Year and AI Personality of the Year. The award celebrates DigiTransact AI’s success, impact, and contributions to AI in Ghana.
Winner — Best AI Services Solution Provider at the Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2026
ASEB Awards 2026 — Ecosystem Builder Champion of the Year (Top 5 Finalist)
Isaac Kofi Maafo was named a Top 5 Finalist for Ecosystem Builder Champion of the Year at the 2026 Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards, recognising individuals driving the growth of Africa’s startup and innovation ecosystem. The recognition highlights his sustained contribution to building AI capacity and entrepreneurship across the continent.
Top 5 continental finalist for ecosystem-building leadership
Africa’s Tech Power List 2025
Isaac Kofi Maafo has been named to CREST Africa’s prestigious Tech Power List 2025, recognizing the continent’s most influential technology leaders shaping Africa’s digital future. This continental recognition celebrates exceptional contributions to advancing technology innovation, digital transformation, and AI development across the African technology ecosystem.
Continental recognition as one of Africa’s most influential tech leaders
Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in Digital Transformation
Isaac Kofi Maafo, Managing Partner/CEO of DigiTransact AI, was honored as Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in Digital Transformation at the 8th Ghana Industry CEO Awards 2025. This prestigious national recognition celebrates exceptional leadership in driving technological innovation and digital transformation initiatives across Ghana’s business landscape.
National recognition for digital transformation leadership excellence
TICON Africa 2025 - AI & Emerging Tech Innovation Award Runner-up
Isaac Kofi Maafo recognized as Runner-up for the prestigious AI & Emerging Tech Innovation Award at the 2025 TICON Africa Awards. This continental-level recognition celebrates exceptional innovation in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, highlighting DigiTransact AI’s significant contributions to advancing AI solutions across the African technology landscape.
Continental recognition for AI innovation excellence
Ghana AI Awards 2025 - Leaders in AI Nominee
Isaac Kofi Maafo was nominated in the prestigious "Leaders in AI" category at the Ghana AI Awards 2025 held at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre in March 2025, recognizing outstanding contributions to African AI development, innovation in practical AI applications, and thought leadership in the industry.
Industry recognition for AI leadership
Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) Membership
Isaac Kofi Maafo has been accepted as a member of the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), the premier professional body for ICT practitioners in Ghana. This membership recognizes his expertise, professional standing, and commitment to advancing ICT excellence in Ghana and across Africa.
Professional recognition and industry leadership
Public Enterprises Agency Collaboration
Successfully delivered comprehensive AI & Future of Work training programs to senior officials across Ghana’s key government institutions including Ministry of Finance, Civil Service, Climate & Sustainability offices, and 10+ other critical agencies.
Empowered government leaders with AI knowledge
GIZ Partnership Success
Worked with Africonsult to support GIZ in the freelancing/gig economy training program, equipping 60+ youth with digital earning capabilities and entrepreneurship skills.
60+ youth equipped with digital skills
African Business Star Quality Award for ICT Consulting Excellence
Isaac Kofi Maafo received the African Business Star Quality Award for Quality ICT Consulting Business Excellence in recognition of his unique, technology-driven track record of outstanding premium quality business performance and exceptional leadership qualities in Africa.
Continental recognition for business excellence
Speaking engagements
CIMA Lecture — AI Tools in Arbitration and Mediation
Isaac Kofi Maafo was invited by the Centre for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), England & Wales, to deliver a lecture on "AI Tools in Arbitration and Mediation" on Friday 28 August 2026 at Fiesta Residences, Accra. The lecture explored the applications, opportunities and future of AI in dispute resolution.
Invited lecturer at international arbitration body on AI in dispute resolution
MTN Masterclass Series — Digital Economy Speaker
Isaac Kofi Maafo was invited as a keynote speaker at the MTN Masterclass Series on the Digital Economy, held on 20 August 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. He spoke on "Influence and Connection in a Digital-First World," sharing practical frameworks on building authority, multi-channel strategy, and scaling with AI. The event, themed "Thriving in the Digital Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in a Digital-First World," featured fellow speakers Rachael Tachie-Menson and Gideon Asare.
Keynote speaker at the flagship series of MTN Ghana — 3rd overall in the 21st Ghana Club 100 and the sector's top-ranked telecommunications company
Media & speaking enquiries
For interviews, keynote invitations, award citations or media enquiries, get in touch with the DigiTransact AI team.