Innovation and Kenya's Big Four Agenda
For four years Nairobi Innovation Week has provided an annual get-together for innovators all around the world to come up with and present creative and practical solutions to societal shortcomings.
In all aspects engaging, NIW 2019 Edition will not disappoint. With a revolutionary theme of Innovation & the Big Four, we once again welcome you to Nairobi to showcase your innovation and get inspired by other extraordinary ideas. #NIW2019 will have side-events, exhibitions, bootcamps, workshops and startup pitching.
CAPTIONS FROM PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
CS Joe Mucheru
The government will continue to support the Nairobi Innovation Week as a National program. Innovation is not just about hi-tech, but innovative capacity has to be built early and embedded in the development process.
CS
Mnistry of Information and Communication Technology
Jeremy Awori
The banking sector for the last decade or more has undergone seismic changes due to disruptive technological advances.
Managing Director
Barclays, Kenya
Dr. Vijoo Rattansi
I am extremely humbled by your support through participation, mobilisation of resources, and generation of ideas that have made the Nairobi Innovation Week a successful and truly global event.
Chancellor
University of Nairobi
Prof. Madara Ogot
Innovation can come from all disciplines. People shouldn't feel that if they are a scientist, they are the only ones who innovate: If they are not a scientist, innovation has nothing to do with them. Innovation is for everyone.
Director Research and Extension
University of Nairobi
Veronica Ogeto Tchoketch
Nairobi Innovation Week is really about bringing together the partners and members of the innovation ecosystem within this country; and those who are interested in supporting us.
Head of Innovation
Safaricom
Christopher Fabian
Nairobi Innovation Week is a great place to meet people, to hear new ideas and also to look for partners to help us find and identify start ups and take them to scale.
Senior Advisor on Innovation
UNICEF - New York, USA
Ruth Ndegwa
Innovation is that change that unlocks new value.
Director Corporate Services
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC)
Mr. Gabriel Negatu
AfDB recognizes Kenya's leadership on innovation in the region of Africa. The bank is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders.
Director General
Africa Development Bank (AfDB)
Minu Limbu
The way we look at Nairobi Innovation Week: it is a meeting point for like-minded people.
Information Management Specialist
UNICEF
Dr. Werner Schultink
Nairobi feels like the natural place to do such an innovation event; it is a hub for technology, information and knowledge. UNICEF is proud to be a partner of the Nairobi Innovation Week as innovation is a major mandate of UNICEF.
Country Representative
UNICEF Kenya
CS Joe Mucheru
The government will continue to support the Nairobi Innovation Week as a National program. Innovation is not just about hi-tech, but innovative capacity has to be built early and embedded in the development process.
CS
Mnistry of Information and Communication Technology
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