GMet’s David Tetteh and DTU Team Win Top Prize at Digital Tech Summit 2026 in Denmark
David Tetteh, a staff member of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) currently pursuing a master's degree at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), has helped his team win the overall Next Generation Digital Action (NGDA) Accelerator Challenge at Digital Tech Summit 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Representing Denmark through DTU, David and his teammates, Hassid Okumu, Adriano Ruiz and Ben Willecke, competed against five other semifinalist teams from different countries. After advancing to the finals, the team emerged as overall winners, receiving a €1,000 prize for their proposed solution to an energy planning challenge presented by Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The team addressed Challenge 2: Digital Integrated National Energy Planning Platform, which focused on improving how energy data from different institutions and counties in Kenya is collected, integrated and managed to support national energy planning. Their proposal demonstrated how digital technology could improve access to reliable energy information and support better planning and decision-making.
The finals took place during Digital Tech Summit 2026, Denmark's largest technology summit, held from 4 to 5 November at Øksnehallen in Copenhagen. The event brought together researchers, technology companies, policymakers, entrepreneurs and students to share ideas and explore developments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
The NGDA programme, led by DTU Skylab and DTU Sustain, brings together young academics and entrepreneurs from different countries to develop practical solutions to challenges presented by partner institutions. Participants benefit from mentorship, technical exchanges and opportunities to present their ideas to international audiences.
GMet's Participation in NGDA 2026
Beyond David's achievement, GMet also participated in the programme as a challenge partner, collaborating with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana to present Challenge 4: "From Observation to Action, Strengthening the Flow of Meteorological Information in Ghana."
The challenge focused on improving the collection, processing and dissemination of meteorological information, particularly from observation stations in areas with limited internet connectivity.
A team from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) won this challenge with a proposed digital platform that integrates existing GMet systems and supports weather information delivery through SMS, WhatsApp, local-language voice calls and accessible warning formats.
A Proud Moment for GMet
David's achievement highlights the contribution of GMet staff to international research and technological development. It also reflects the value of advanced training and collaboration in building skills that can be applied across different sectors.
GMet congratulates David Tetteh and his teammates, Hassid Okumu, Adriano Ruiz and Ben Willecke, on their achievement at Digital Tech Summit 2026. The Agency is proud to see one of its own contributing to practical solutions to development challenges on an international platform.
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