The symposium will take place at the Alisa Hotel North Ridge, located at 21 Dr. Issert Road – North Ridge, Accra – Ghana.
The assigned conference rooms for each session will be indicated closer to the time.
The social event on 26 of October will take place at another venue and this information will be shared with registered participants.
There shall be provision of lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments for the scheduled breaks on each day of the conference for confirmed participants.
In-person participation is by invite only.
The plenary sessions will be live-streamed for interested remote participants available via the GEO Blue Planet Youtube channel
Participants are advised to secure and finalise their own accommodation reservations directly with the selected hotel of choice through the mentioned contact details. Participants are advised to secure hotel accommodation as soon as possible.
Participants will be responsible for the payment of hotel accommodation and any incidental expenses (such as telephone calls, laundry and room service) incurred for the duration of their stay at the hotel.
Please ensure that all expenses are settled prior to checking out of your accommodation.
Some suggestions can be found below:
| Name | Address and Contact Details | Distance from Venue | Room Rate |
| FIVE STAR HOTELS | |||
| Movenpick Ambassador Hotel | Independence Avenue, Accra, Ghana +233 302 611 000 | 3.5 km | From US$200 |
| FOUR STAR HOTELS | |||
Alisa Hotel
| 21 Dr. Issert Street, North Ridge, Accra +233 302 768291 | Conference venue | From US$140 |
| Accra City Hotel | Barnes Road, Accra +233 302 633863 | 3.1 km | From US$130 |
| African Regent Hotel | 237/238 N Airport Road, Accra +233 30 276 5181 | 7.3 km | From US$140 |
| Golden Tulip Hotel | Liberation Road, Accra +233 30 221 3161 | 5 km | From US$160 |
| THREE STAR HOTELS | |||
| Holiday Inn Hotel | Plot 19 & 20, Accra +233 302 74 0930 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/accra/accra/hoteldetail | 5.9 km | From US$180 |
Arrival airport:
Kotoka International Airport (KIA): www.accra-airport.com (information on airlines, currency exchange, tourism etc.)Visa requirements:
Health requirements
For latest COVID-19 travel advice, visit the Ghana Embassy website in your country of residence. You can also check the guidelines available here.Yellow fever requirements : The yellow fever vaccine (made at least 10 days before your departure) is mandatory and the international vaccination certificate must be presented upon arrival. Babies younger than 9 months are exempt from this obligation.
Most hotels offer airport shuttle services. There is also a choice of private and pooled, taxis, uber, bolt, buses and car rentals. For more information, click here.
The national currency of Ghana is the Ghana Cedi – currency sign: GH₵. The current rate of exchange for USD is approximately USD 1 = GH₵7.06; Euro is approximately EUR 1 = GH₵7.70
Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels and forex bureau. All major international credit cards are generally accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants.
Banks in Accra are open from Monday to Friday, from 08H30 to 16H30.
There are currency exchange counters located in the arrival and departure areas of Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana.