ACity Tech Expo aims to equip students with the requisite skills and knowledge to tackle pressing sustainability challenges through innovative technological solutions, cultivating a community of individuals passionate about creating a more sustainable world through technology, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
Participating students will be able to assess the various problems related to the Effects of Galamsey, gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing innovative technological solutions, form valuable connections with peers and industry professionals, and contribute to the collective e ort aimed at restoring the environment and reversing all the damage that has been and is being done to the environment as a result of Galamsey, for a better Ghana.
The event is divided into three different major sections:
The Academic City Robotics Club organized the ACity Tech Expo 2025 to showcase the creativity, innovative thinking, and technological skill set of students of Academic City and other universities, as well as High School Students.
The theme for ACity Tech Expo 2025 was “Embracing Smart and Sustainable Cities Through Innovative Technologies”. Event
University Exhibition Challenge
In this challenge, university students showcased projects that implemented the use of technology and robotics-related concepts to solve problems faced in urban centers and embraced the idea of smart cities. These included ride hailing applications, smart energy monitoring and management systems, smart energy generators, and many others.
The purpose of the challenge was to provide an opportunity for students to enhance their problem-solving skills and knowledge in STEM, robotics, and engineering as well as open them up to current industry challenges faced in Ghana and some parts of the world. The challenge was open to ACity students as well as students of other universities.
The High School Exhibition Challenge
In this challenge, fresh young minds from high schools from various regions across the country had the opportunity to showcase innovative projects that also implemented the use of technology and robotics-related concepts to solve problems faced in urban centers and embraced the idea of smart cities. These included smart light control systems for homes, piezoelectric generators, and many others.
STEM Session with Firefly IO
This session featured a hands-on Robotics Workshop by Firefly IO using their Explore Bot. Participants engaged with hardware and software components, gaining valuable practical experience in robotics and automation. This session was instrumental in bridging the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to interact directly with cutting-edge technology.
Innovating to Reverse the Effects of Galamsey and Restore the Earth
CompositionThe High School Tech Exhibition Challenge will involve at most fifteen (15) teams, one from each invited school comprising three (3) students and one (1) mentor (teacher) each. The teams would be selected from the various high schools in Ghana. Invitations will be sent out to fifteen (15) high schools.
The ChallengeThe challenge is to present a solution to a problem related to the theme: “Innovating to Reverse the Effects of Galamsey and Restore the Earth”. The students are encouraged to be innovative and creative about their ideas. The projects should also emphasize sustainability. They should be projects that can be implemented and continued in the long run to benefit the country.
RequirementsRegistering participants will be required to send a summarized concept note of their project.
SetupWe look forward to hosting the Exhibition Challenge on the school field with fifteen (15) booth-like setups where each team will exhibit their various projects and be judged. This exhibition will be put on display throughout the Expo, however at a point on the schedule, five (5) selected guests from STEM and other related organizations, will be asked to judge the various projects and award prizes to the top three (3) winners.
Innovating to Reverse the Effects of Galamsey and Restore the Earth
CompositionThe University Tech Exhibition Challenge will involve teams of a maximum of three (3) members each. Any student of Academic City University or any university or university college is eligible to participate. The challenge is open to a maximum of 25 teams from various universities across the country. A maximum of 5 teams can register from each university.
The ChallengeThe challenge is to present a solution to a problem related to the theme: “Innovating to Reverse the Effects of Galamsey and Restore the Earth”. Students are encouraged to be innovative and creative about their ideas, while emphasizing sustainability. Projects should be feasible, relatable, practical, and sustainable, such that they can be continued and implemented to benefit the country in the long run.
RequirementsEach team will be required to provide a concept note explaining their project.
SetupWe look forward to hosting the University Exhibition Challenge on the school field, with each of the teams having their projects set up on tables under canopies, just as for the high school exhibition.
Tech Expo 2026 marks a significant milestone as the 5th edition of this flagship event. The Homecoming Session brings together past participants and partners to reflect on impact, growth, and the future of Tech Expo.
Judges will be selected from dignitaries, sponsors, partners, and industry representatives.
