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Smart Gov Summit 2023

September 28 - 29, 2023
Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi (also happening virtually)
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Explore the latest trends, technologies and best practices in the use of technology in government

The Smart Government Summit is an event designed for senior technology and business leaders in government, public administration, government agencies, international agencies, and technology leaders in Africa. This summit is an opportunity to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the use of technology in government.

Speaker List

The government technology industry is rapidly growing, with global spending on government IT expected to reach $500 billion by 2022. This growth
is driven by the increasing need for more efficient and effective government services, as well as the rapid advancement of technology such as the 4th Industrial Revolution technologies like IoT, AI and blockchain.

topics

Key Themes

The Summit will focus on six themes that represent the forefront of digital transformation in government. These carefully curated themes will delve into the strategies, trends, and innovations shaping the future of government. The six themes are:

Digital Transformation for Government

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

AI and Automation in Government

Smart Cities and Urban Innovation

Digital Economy and E-Government Services

Emerging Technologies in Government

audience

Target Audience

This summit is ideal for senior leaders in government, public administration, government agencies, international agencies, and technology leaders in Africa. It is an opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of government technology.

Senior leaders in government, such CEO as ministers, heads of departments and agencies, and other high-level officials

Public administration professionals, including CIOs, CTOs and CDOs

Technology leaders in government agencies, including IT directors and managers

International agencies, such as the United Nations, World Bank and IMF

Technology leaders in Africa including CIOs, CTOs and other senior technology professionals working in government or government-related organizations in Africa

Business leaders in government-related industries, such as IT vendors and consultants, who work with government agencies to implement technology solutions

Speakers

Speakers

Mercy Wanjau

Secretary to the Cabinet, Republic of Kenya

Julius Korir, CBS

Principal Secretary, State Department for Cabinet Affairs, Republic of Kenya

Hon. John Kiarie, MP

Chairman, National Assembly ICT Committee

Philip Thigo

Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management

Eliud Owalo

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy

Harry Hare

Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5 Group

George Njuguna

Director - IT, Safaricom PLC

John Okwiri

CEO, Konza Technopolis

Moderator

Martin Mirero

VP - Operations and Business Development, Brij

Julius Orayo

Group CIO, Jubilee Insurance

Kunle Awosika

Director, Public Sector Africa, Microsoft

Phyllis Migwi

Country General Manager, Microsoft Kenya

Michael Michie

Chief Technology Officer, bluBeetle.ai

Ben Roberts

Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Robertson Kabucho

Head of Programmes, Kenya and Ethiopia, Hanns Seidel Foundation

Davis Adieno

Senior Director of Programs, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data

Nasra Nanda

CEO, Kenya Green Building Society

Harry Mwangi

Deputy Director and Head ICT, Public Service Commission, Government of Kenya

Dr. Bright Gameli

Cyber Security Lead, Mara

Joseph Mathenge

Chief Operations Officer, Serianu Ltd

Patrick Kiniti

Cyber Security Engineer, Techmax Solutions Limited

Sheena Raikundalia

Country Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub

Moderator

Josephine Ndambuki

Manager Partnerships, Konza Technopolis

Timothy Munyao

Senior Solutions Architect, Eleven Degrees Consulting

Munyala Mwalo

Chief Design & Product Officer, SpaceAI

Mutembei Kariuki

Co-Founder and CEO, Fastagger Inc.

Angela Nganga

Corporate Director of Education - Africa, Microsoft

Lucas Omollo

Manager, ICT, Konza Technopolis

Richard Muthua

Executive Head Cloud and Cybersecurity, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Aprielle Oichoe

Director, Information Security and Risk, InfoSphere Ltd

Olutomi Olutola

Senior Connectivity and Digital Advisor for Africa, USAID

Moderator

Andrew Lewela

CEO, Kenic

Susan Waweru

Head of Legal, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

Timothy Oriedo

Founding Chief Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics Lab

Evanson Ikua

Founder, Panther Mobility Ltd

Paul Njuguna

Data Consultant

Jonathan Misoi

Chief Officer, ICT and e-Government, Nandi County Government

Samuel Bonnke

Chief Technology Officer - Cisco East Africa (Velocity), Cisco

agenda

Agenda

  • September 28, 2023

    Day 1

    08:00AM to 06:30PM

  • September 29, 2023

    Day 2

    09:00AM to 06:30PM

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Registration

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Welcome Remarks

John Okwiri

CEO, Konza Technopolis

speaker
09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Keynote

Building a Citizen-Centric Government: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Service Delivery

Philip Thigo

Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management

speaker
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote

Driving Digital Transformation in Government: Realizing a Country’s True Potential

Phyllis Migwi

Country General Manager, Microsoft Kenya

speaker
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote

Collaboration Between Governments and the Private Sector

Mercy Wanjau

Secretary to the Cabinet, Republic of Kenya

speaker
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Opening Remarks

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Health Break

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion

High-Level Panel: Agile Government: Adapting to Rapid Technological Changes and Evolving Citizen Expectations

Andrew Lewela

CEO, Kenic

moderator

Phyllis Migwi

Country General Manager, Microsoft Kenya

panelist

Susan Waweru

Head of Legal, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

panelist
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Digital Services Showcase

Public service

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Lunch Break and Networking

02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Breakout

Thematic Roundtables

  • Open Government

  • Cybersecurity

  • AI and Automation in Government

In an era of rapid technological advancement, governments worldwide are undergoing digital transformation journeys. This theme will focus on strategies, best practices, and case studies that highlight successful digital transformation initiatives in government. Participants will explore the integration of digital technologies, digitization of processes, and the creation of citizen-centric digital services.

Philip Thigo

Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management

speaker

Harry Hare

Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5 Group

speaker

Munyala Mwalo

Chief Design & Product Officer, SpaceAI

speaker

Robertson Kabucho

Head of Programmes, Kenya and Ethiopia, Hanns Seidel Foundation

speaker

With the increasing digitization of government operations and the growing volume of sensitive data, ensuring robust cybersecurity and safeguarding citizens' privacy are paramount. This theme will address the latest trends, frameworks, and solutions for building resilient cybersecurity infrastructure, protecting critical data assets, and maintaining citizens' trust in digital interactions with the government.

Dr. Bright Gameli

Cyber Security Lead, Mara

speaker

Joseph Mathenge

Chief Operations Officer, Serianu Ltd

speaker

Patrick Kiniti

Cyber Security Engineer, Techmax Solutions Limited

speaker

Aprielle Oichoe

Director, Information Security and Risk, InfoSphere Ltd

speaker

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have the potential to revolutionize government operations, optimize processes, and improve service delivery. This theme will delve into the practical applications of AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation in government. It will explore how these technologies can enhance decision-making, streamline administrative tasks, and deliver personalized citizen services.

Kunle Awosika

Director, Public Sector Africa, Microsoft

speaker

Mutembei Kariuki

Co-Founder and CEO, Fastagger Inc.

speaker

Michael Michie

Chief Technology Officer, bluBeetle.ai

speaker
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Networking

09:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Official Opening

Eliud Owalo

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy

speaker
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion

Empowering Digital Citizens: Promoting Digital Literacy and Citizen Engagement

Josephine Ndambuki

Manager Partnerships, Konza Technopolis

moderator

Sheena Raikundalia

Country Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub

panelist

Harry Mwangi

Deputy Director and Head ICT, Public Service Commission, Government of Kenya

panelist

Angela Nganga

Corporate Director of Education - Africa, Microsoft

panelist
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Health Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion

High-Level Panel: Government as a Platform: Leveraging Open APIs and Collaborative Innovation

Martin Mirero

VP, Operations and Business Development, brij

moderator

George Njuguna

Director - IT, Safaricom PLC

panelist

Ben Roberts

Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

panelist

Julius Orayo

Group CIO, Jubilee Insurance

panelist

Timothy Munyao

Senior Solutions Architect, Eleven Degrees Consulting

panelist
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Digital Services Showcase

Jonathan Misoi

Chief Officer, ICT and e-Government, Nandi County Government

speaker
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Lunch Break and Networking

02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Breakout

Thematic Roundtables

  • Smart Cities and Urban Innovation

  • Digital Economy and E-Government Services

  • Data Privacy

The theme of smart cities and urban innovation will examine how technology can drive innovation in urban environments. Participants will explore the integration of IoT devices, data analytics, and smart infrastructure to optimize resource utilization, enhance citizen services, and foster urban innovation. The focus will be on creating cities that are innovative, sustainable, and responsive to citizens' needs.

Lucas Omollo

Manager, ICT, Konza Technopolis

speaker

Nasra Nanda

CEO, Kenya Green Building Society

speaker

Richard Muthua

Executive Head Cloud and Cybersecurity, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

speaker

The digital economy and e-government services have the potential to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and improve service delivery. This theme will delve into the strategies for building a thriving digital economy, enabling e-government services, and promoting digital inclusion. Discussions will revolve around creating an enabling regulatory environment, fostering public-private partnerships, and leveraging technology to boost economic development.

Samuel Bonnke

Chief Technology Officer - Cisco East Africa (Velocity), Cisco

speaker

This interactive session will delve into the potential of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and open data, to foster open governance practices. Attendees will explore innovative approaches, share best practices, and exchange insights on how to enhance accountability, promote inclusive decision-making, and strengthen the relationship between governments and citizens in the digital age.

Susan Waweru

Head of Legal, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

speaker

Timothy Oriedo

Founding Chief Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics Lab

speaker

Evanson Ikua

Founder, Panther Mobility Ltd

speaker

Paul Njuguna

Data Consultant

speaker
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Closing Plenary + Summit Communique

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Networking

sponsors

Sponsors

90 Degree Sponsor
partner
Microsoft
45 Degree Sponsor
partner
Liquid Intelligent Technologies ManageEngine 11 Degrees Consulting
partners

Partners

Konza Technopolis Development Authority ActionLab
co-hosts

Co-hosts

Cabinet Affairs Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya Thunderbird School of Global Management | Arizona State University
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Type

Hybrid

Status

Past

Where & When

Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi (also happening virtually)
September 28 - 29, 2023

Contact Person Details

Justin Maganga
+254 703 910217
justin.maganga@cioafrica.co