Welcome to registration for PSI's 14th Africa and Arab countries Regional Conference (#AFRECON25) and related meetings, taking place in Accra, Ghana, 9-14 November 2025. 

Please note that unions with PSI affiliation fees in arrears may not submit this request form.This form should be completed by ALL participants who will be attending AFRECON. Registration deadline: 30 July 2025

PSI achieves at least 50% women’s representation in its own bodies through the implementation of the gender parity rule and expects all affiliates to strive towards the attainment of equal representation of women and men in their own decision-making bodies. Please take this into consideration in selecting the participants that will be representing your union at AFRECON. You are also encouraged to include young workers (under 35) in your delegation.


PARTICIPANT INFORMATION


Please note that a UNIQUE email is required for each participant.

SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS

PSI is able to offer a limited number of sponsorships to affiliates for participation in AFRECON. Sponsorship consideration will be based on the following conditions:

Affiliates must have fulfilled their financial obligations to PSI by 1 July 2025, including full payment of the 2025 affiliation fees;
Priority will be given to affiliates who have paid their fees regularly, in full, and on time over the past six years (2020–2025);
Priority will also be given to affiliates whose delegations uphold the PSI Constitutional principle of equal gender representation;
Affiliates who are unable to cover the cost of participation will also be prioritized, provided they have met their financial obligations to PSI.

The final decision on sponsorship allocations will be communicated by the end of August 2025.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
The information collected on this page will be used to assist with logistics and communicate with you during the conference.


Preferably a mobile where you can be contacted in case of emergency - include country code

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS and LOCAL TRANSPORT

Please note that PSI will arrange flights for sponsored participants only.

Non-sponsored
participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to Accra. To assist with arrival and departure logistics, non-sponsored participants will be requested to share their full flight details—including flight numbers, arrival and departure dates, and times by the end of August.


 VISA and HEALTH REQUIREMENTS


Participants should be aware that in practical terms, visas are still  required for some African countries and all non-African countries  traveling to Ghana. Every participant should work on their visa arrangement before travelling to Accra.


A personal invitation letter will be sent to all participants in due course to support their visa application.


If you are required to travel to another country to apply from, kindly inform your Sub-regional secretary and Valérie Malm (valerie.malm@world-psi.org) early on.  She will collaborate with local affiliates in Ghana to assist with your visas. 


All participants must ensure that their Yellow Fever vaccination card is up to date, as this is a mandatory entry requirement for Ghana.  If for whatever reason you fail to secure one before your travel, you can also take the Yellow Fever vaccine at the Kotoka International Airport upon arrival at the rate of $20 only.

ACCOMMODATION


Accommodation for sponsored participants will be handled directly by the subregional staff.


PSI has pre-booked several rooms at a flat rate at the hotels listed below. Non-sponsored participants are invited to book their own hotel rooms. Remember to provide the code AFRECON2025 when making the booking in order to obtain the special PSI rate. Should you require assistance, please contact the PSI Subregional staff who can help you. The hotel confirmation letters will be sent by end of September by the regional office.


Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra
Official venue for AFRECON 2025
https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-gold-coast-city

USD 360 gross per night (Bed & Breakfast)


Alisa hotel
Official hotel for accommodation & workshops
https://m.alisahotels.com/.

About 2KM away from the conference venue. (five-minutes-drive).
USD 170 gross per night (Bed & Breakfast)


Central Hotel
Official hotel for accommodation & workshops
https://centralhotels.com.gh/ridge-hotel/
.
About 2.8KM away from the conference venue (seven-minutes-drive).
USD 130 gross per night (Bed & Breakfast)


PSI will transport participants to and from the Kempinski for guests lodging at the Alisa and Central Hotel throughout the duration of the conference.

INSURANCE


Please note that PSI does not cover the cost of insurance for any participant. We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate personal travel and/or health insurance.


INTERPRETATION AND DOCUMENTS


During the Conference and related meetings, interpretation will be provided in Arabic, English, and French. Documents for the various meetings will be translated into Arabic, English, and French.

ATTENDANCE

PSI's 14th AFRECON and related meetings will be held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra-Ghana from 9 to 14 November 2025. 


Please select all the days you will be attending the Conference and choose ONE of the breakout sessions on Day 2 If available, you will find more information by clicking on the sessions titles.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
AFRECON DAY 1
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
Registration is open
Thursday, November 13, 2025
AFRECON DAY 2 - Morning
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
(4:00 AM - 6:00 AM EST)
Registration is open
AFRECON DAY 2
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST)
Empowering Education Support Personnel in Africa and MENA: Challenges and Solutions
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM GMT
(6:00 AM - 8:30 AM EST)
Registration is open
Enhancing social dialogue in waste management
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM GMT
(6:00 AM - 8:30 AM EST)
Registration is open
Public Financing of universal health and social care
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM GMT
(6:00 AM - 8:30 AM EST)
Registration is open
AFRECON DAY 2 - Afternoon
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
(9:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
Registration is open
Friday, November 14, 2025
AFRECON DAY 3
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
Registration is open

PSI REGIONAL AND SUBREGIONAL COMMITTEES



These meetings are open to members only
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
SUBRAC - English-speaking
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST)
Registration is open
SUBRAC - French-speaking
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST)
Registration is open
SUBRAC - Arab countries
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST)
Registration is open
SUBRAC - Southern Africa
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
(4:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST)
Registration is open

COMMUNICATIONS

PSI Communications will be covering the event, taking photos and videos as well publishing excerpts and quotes on social media. Please let us know your preferences.


Please provide your organisational Facebook account

Please provide your organisational X (Twitter account)

Please provide your organisational website link