Here are some of the events you will find me at
Windows 10 Launch
Mr. Nadella announced his visit to Kenya through his twitter handle @satyanadella, “Arrived in Kenya to celebrate @Windows 10 launch with fans & learn how tech is #empowering every person and organization on the Planet to achieve more ” Nadella also posted a picture on Tuesday from the Nanyuki Airfield, in Laikipia County of Kenya. …
Connected East Africa 2016
The Connected ICT Innovation Awards celebrate Kenyan entrepreneurs that have launched new ICT products and services. The inaugural awards were held in 2011 at the Connected Kenya Summit; the award has since recognized more than 45 new ICT products and solutions. I was part of the Judging Panel for Connected East Africa 2016 Innovation Award …
Next Tech Africa 2017
Created by a group of passionate Africans at Microsoft, NexTech Africa is a 2-day meeting of the minds designed to engage, empower and inspire. By listening to the unique voice and perspective Africans possess, together, we can build technology that better supports African creators. Join us in Nairobi to collaborate with technology leaders from Microsoft …
Presidential Digital Talent Program 2017
DigiTalent is the brand name for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP), an internship programme that develops the ICT talent pool in Kenya through a collaboration between the public and private sectors. It is a partnership between government, public and private sector stakeholders and is to be implemented by the Ministry of Information Communications and …
SS2017|Towards Smart Solutions
Sahara Sparks 2017 was themed, “Towards Smart Solutions”. The event explored on how smart digital solutions are improving lives. From smart urban planning, smart and clean energy, smart tech solutions, smart governance (citizen engagement), smart production (industries) and new innovative approaches of improving livelihood and tackling social challenges through innovations, digital inclusion and entrepreneurship.
Xamarin Dev Days 2017
Get a free hands-on learning experience with your local developer community to explore mobile development through sessions on Xamarin, Xamarin.Forms, and Azure Services. Put new knowledge into practice by building a Xamarin.Forms application in the afternoon in a hands-on lab! Join your local Xamarin community at the Microsoft Azure User Group East Africa developer group that meets …
Microsoft-AfriLabs Training for Startups
Microsoft-AfriLabs Training for Startups Microsoft in collaboration with AfriLabs hosted a free technical training for startups on the 8th of April, 2017 at the Leadspace Co-working space in Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria. It was focused on the use of Microsoft’s Azure and BizSpark platforms and how they can be used to improve technology based businesses. …
Digital transformation & the rise of artificial intelligence
Today we had a very informative session with Somet from @4Afrika on #digital transformation & the rise of artificial intelligence #OpenHouse
DEMO Africa 2017
When: November 23 – 24, 2017 Where: Johanesburg, South Africa DEMO Africa is one of the flagship initiatives of LIONS@frica and aims to connect African startups to the global ecosystem. DEMO Africa is the place where the most innovative companies from African countries get a platform to launch their products and announce to Africa and …
Seedstars World Nairobi 2017
On the 10 November 2017, the best entrepreneurs and startups from Nairobi will be invited to pitch their companies and ideas. They’ll be judged by a panel of investors to compete for the opportunity to be named the most promising seed-stage startup of SeedStars Nairobi 2017. The startups that are eligible for the competitions: less …
Seedstars Africa 2017
The Regional summit is the final event of the tour in Africa, held in Maputo, Mozambique! After visiting more than 20 different countries from May to November 2017, Seedstars is bringing together the best entrepreneurs from across the continent for a regional conference. We will be joined by the best people from the corporate, government, …
Seedstars Summit 2018
Discover the best startups from emerging markets Seedstars World promotes, connects and invests up to $1 Million in emerging market startups through its exclusive startup competition in over 60+ countries.
Nairobi Tech Week
Nairobi Tech Week is back and bigger than ever before! This year, we bring you developer workshops from industry leaders, a Microsoft, Facebook and Visa hackathon powered by AngelHack and a full day of industry chats for you to get you inspired.
Microsoft Build 2018 -Seatlle
Microsoft’s ultimate annual developer event, where the most innovative minds in tech will meet under one roof to get inspired, create tomorrow, and code the future.
What’s Good GDPR- Metta
Nest is proud to announce the launch of its latest thought leadership and education series, #WhatsGood. Through the implementation of thought-provoking panel discussions, as well as deep learning techniques such as case studies and curated in-depth presentations, #WhatsGood seeks to go beyond the surface by providing technical advice, tangible solutions and intellectual thought-leadership surrounding the …
Will The 5th Industrial Revolution Be Powered By A.I,Big Data and IoT?
According to Bhaskar Chakravorti, Senior Associate Dean Of International Business & Finance at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, ‘the entire reason for getting excited about industrial revolutions is that they make us, as a human race better off.’
ALX Launchpad 2018
ALX is a 6-month leadership accelerator that empowers high potential recent graduates to launch careers of impact or their own venture. Throughout the next two weeks from October 1st through October 12th, ALX will be conducting the Launchpad Bootcamp. This could be considered orientation to the program where Young Leaders will go through workshops, coaching …
DroidCon Ke -2018 Building Trust in the Android World.
https://droidcon.co.ke It’s remarkable how much technology has changed the way we live and work over the last decade or two. Digital technologies, powered by the cloud, have made us smarter and more productive, transforming how we communicate, learn, shop and play. And this is just the beginning. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are giving rise …
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PyConKe 2018 – Strathmore University
THE SECOND ANNUAL GATHERING OF INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED N THE PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND ITS ECOSYSTEM THIS SIDE OF THE SAHARA. I will be doing the Keynote for PyCon2018 at Strathmore University on AI and its role in society today. https://www.pycon.or.ke/
Digital Workplace Transformation Africa
The Digital Workplace Transformation Africa event seeks to educate and engage members of the local technical and business community on the new technologies and approaches that are changing how we work. The new knowledge worker is pushing for more flexibility, mobility and personalization in the workplace. To discuss and share more on this evolving trend …
Africa Tech Summit – Kigali
I had a chance to attend the Africa Tech summit in Kigali Africa Tech Summit Kigali on February 13th – 15th 2019, will once again provide unrivaled insight, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to business in Africa. The three day African Tech Summit will feature three …
Riara University Innovation Forum
Hey Guys I had the opportunity to speak at the Riara University Innovation forum around AI and its role in society today. The Monthly Students Innovations Forum is one of the activities of Riara University iCenter, anchored by the School of Computing Sciences. For about an hour, students and partners are given a platform to …
Nairobi Tech week 2019
Technology in Africa: Today, the Future, and the Journey https://nairobitechweek.com/ 24th-26th April 2019, Strathmore University This is the third NTW Event I will be speaking at catch me at the following sessions. Workshop: AI, Machine Learning and how it is being implemented in Africa by Microsoft 04/24 11:00 AM – 04/24 01:00 PM @ STRATHMORE …
Africa Tech Summit 2020
I will be speaking at the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali Rwanda
Somet Kip 