Events

Creating Spaces for Learning, Connection and Meaningful Action.

Where ideas meet people and action: gatherings, campus conversations and book events.

Upcoming Events

What’s Coming Up

07Nov 2026
Upcoming

Discovering Purpose

  • Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026, 10:00 AM
  • Venue: Lomel, near Africa Hall, KNUST, Kumasi
  • Edwin’s role: Speaker

Hosted by Evolve Impact Network as part of its anniversary programme, themed around purpose, growth and impact. Edwin joins as the featured speaker. Registration is handled by the organisers.

A full conference room at Purpose in Motion + ELF at 5

Flagship Event

Purpose in Motion

Purpose in Motion is Edwin’s flagship gathering: an evening that brings people together around purpose, leadership and impact.

Purpose in Motion + ELF at 5 brought together approximately 200 participants on 14 August 2026 at the Impact Building, KNUST, and marked the official launch of 27 at 27 and five years of the Environmental Leadership Forum.

Edwin addressing the room at Purpose in Motion

Three focus areas

01

Purpose Discovery

Discovering who you are, why you exist and what you are called to do.

02

Leadership Development

Developing the capacity, character and influence to fulfil that purpose.

03

Fulfilment

Translating purpose into meaningful action, impact and a fulfilled life.

Coming in 2027

Purpose in Motion 2027

The next edition of Purpose in Motion is being planned for 2027. Date, venue, speakers and registration will be announced here first. Join the mailing list to be the first to know, or get in touch about partnering on the next edition.

Edwin K. Bamfo speaking animatedly to a campus audience while holding a book

27 @ 27 Campus Book Tour

Bringing the Conversation to Campuses

Bring 27 at 27 and a conversation about purpose, growth and fulfilment to your university.

Each campus visit is listed as its own event, with its date, venue, programme and registration details.

Past Events

Looking Back at Previous Engagements

Selected speaking engagements, book events, campus programmes and Environmental Leadership Forum events.

18Oct 2026
Book Event · Guest Author

Nyansapo Dialogue Series V: Book Spotlight

  • Venue: Great Hall, KNUST, Kumasi
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Presented by: AARO and SRC, KNUST

Edwin was the guest author for the fifth Nyansapo Dialogue Series, spotlighting 27 at 27: Reflections on Purpose, Growth and Fulfilment. Attendees could meet the author and get a signed copy at the book stand.

Watch the talk
10Oct 2026
ELF Impact Session · Facilitator · Virtual

Impact Session, October Edition: Environmental Leadership

  • Date: 10 October 2026, 3:00 PM GMT
  • Where: Google Meet (virtual)
  • Hosted by: Environmental Leadership Forum
  • Edwin’s role: Facilitator

Environmental Leadership: A Solution to the Global Environmental Crisis. An interactive virtual capacity-building session exploring how leadership across every field can drive environmental action.

The environmental crisis needs more than awareness. It needs leadership.

Learn more at elfghana.org
06Oct 2026
Campus Engagement · Speaker

Girls in Biotech Fellowship 2026

  • Session: Speed Mentorship Session & Closing Ceremony
  • Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Venue: Kumasi Hive, Kentinkrono, Kumasi
  • Edwin’s role: Speaker

Edwin joined the fellowship’s speed mentorship session and closing ceremony as one of four speakers, sharing lessons from 27 at 27 and taking part in an on-stage conversation with fellows.

See photos in the gallery
14Aug 2026
Book Launch · ELF Event · Convener
  • Venue: Conference Room, Impact Building, KNUST
  • Time: 5:30 PM

The official launch of 27 at 27 alongside the Environmental Leadership Forum’s fifth anniversary, bringing together approximately 200 participants.

Event details, photos and recap
2021World Environment Day
Environmental Leadership Forum

ELF’s First World Environment Day Event

  • Location: KNUST Campus
  • Edwin’s role: Founder and Executive Director

The Environmental Leadership Forum’s first World Environment Day event, led by Edwin in the year he founded the organisation.

Edwin K. Bamfo smiling and holding an open book outdoors

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