Ghana R Conference 2024
(8th Anniversary Conference)
THEME
R software for mining big data to achieving the SDGs in Ghana
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 6th-7th June, 2024 | KNUST, Kumasi - Ghana |
Requirements for the R Conference
- The Conference is organized exclusively to project the R software as the software of choice for database management, data visualization and data mining and data science in Ghana.
- The webpage of the group, provides information on what the Community does and with R.
- The conference is to be held in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana from June 6 – 7, 2024.
- To finance the conference, individual attendees will raise money to get their accommodation, they will pay for their own meals and travel and transport. Ghana R is soliciting funds to co-finance other activities.
- A list of sponsors will be provided as funds are received. Prospective sponsor: NIHR Global Surgery Unit, Ghana Data Hub.
- Experts in R would be invited to submit abstracts on talks based on the theme of the Conference. Notable keynote speakers are: Kevin O'Brien (Ireland), Prof Friedrich Leisch (Austria/Germany), Dr Riinus Pius (Scotland), Prof Justice M K Aheto (University of Ghana, Accra), Dr Paul A Agbodza (Ghana R), Dr Johannes Klotz (Austria), Francis Mensah (Ghana), Samuel Tandoh (Ghana).
- Travel and housing for Keynote speakers travelling to Kumasi would be arranged by Ghana R.
- The R Consortium’s Code of Conduct for a safe environment will be adopted. [Code of Conduct Linux Foundation Events] (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/about/code-of-conduct/)
- NHIR, Global Surgery Ghana Data Hub is getting funding from NIHR Global Surgery Unit (NIHR-GSU). NIHR-GSU is providing funds for Day 2, hence not included in the current budget.
Ghana R Users come from all regions of Ghana. The Ghana R Conference 2024 will be held in Kumasi (in red).
Main Speakers: Day 1
- Kevin O’Brien (Ireland)
- Dr Gwynn Gebeyehu (USA)
- Dr Johannes Klotz (Austria) [R for election prognosis in Austria]
- Prof Justice M K Aheto (Ghana) [Child-malnutrition and geospatial in R]
- Dr Paul A Agbodza (Ghana) [conference theme]
- Mr Francis Mensah (Ghana)
- Mr Samuel Tandoh (Ghana)
- Prof Friedrich Leisch (Austria/Germany) [R data science package e1071]
- Dr Heather Turner (UK) [R package Quarto]
Main Speakers: Day 2
- Dr Riinu Pius (Scotland) – healthyR
- Dr Napoleon B Sam (Ghana) [Clinical data management]
- Prof S. Tabiri (Ghana)
Schedule for Conference
Academic Qualification of Members
Qualification No
- PhD 11
- Masters 51
- Bachelor 46
- HND/Diploma 11
- WASSCE 2
Expected outcomes of conference
- City R User Groups would be officially inaugurated.
- Interest and justification for switching to R from other primary software for data analytics would have been established.
- Advanced users would have the confidence to start mining big data on Ghana in all areas of specialisation using R.
Budget estimates for conference
Items in budget include:
Venue for Conference, Hall, Overtime charges, Deposit against breakages, Generator, Furniture rental, Equipment Rentals, Decoration, Refreshment/Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Keynote Presenters, Presenters Travel, Accommodation for Presenters, Web adverts, Organizational, Deposit against breakages.
Estimated total amount required for limited financing by Conference Organizers: $1,689.92.
Registration and Fees
Participants will pay for their travel, accommodation and food and so there will be no additional fees to pay. Cost is estimated at GH¢1,660.00 [US$145.72].
Name tags will be paid for by members.
These payments and costs will lead to a reduction in the number of participants.
Conference Registration Link
Register for the conference here: https://tinyurl.com/Ghana-R-Conference
Conference Chair: Dr Paul A Agbodza (secretary@ghana-rusers.org)
Coordinators: Ebenezer Senu, Dr. Rhydal E. Eghan
