The Year Ahead 2024
February 1, 2024
Virtual Event
welcome
The Year Ahead
As we approach 2024, the tech world stands on the cusp of monumental change. AI is reaching new heights, quantum computing is moving from labs to practical use, and cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. The Year Ahead 2024 isn't just another tech conference; it's a window into the future, where today's innovations become tomorrow's necessities.
The Year Ahead 2024 brings together the trailblazers and visionaries who are driving this technological transformation - those already implementing emerging technologies alongside the greatest minds advancing them. This virtual event will be full of riveting keynotes and illuminating sessions that will see you engaging with both recognized global thought leaders and pioneering startups on the cutting edge wherever you'll be, right from the comfort of your seat.
As an attendee, you will leave not just informed about the future but prepared to implement it at your own organization. Experience tomorrow's breakthroughs today.
topics
Topics and Themes
Attendees can anticipate dynamic discussions on both leading-edge technologies and how digital transformation will impact everything from business models, operations, products and services to leadership and culture. With a central theme of digital innovation shaping the future, pressing conversations will span across the following broad topics:
Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Ethical Implications
Immersive Technologies and Digital Transformation
audience
Target Audience
Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Senior Business Leaders
Policymakers
Technology Enthusiasts
Speakers
Speakers
Harry Hare
Director, dx5
Duncan Ogonji
Director of IT, Plan International MESSA
Carolyne Gathuru
Director of Strategy, LifeSkills Consulting
Emily Muraguri
Consultant, Information Security, Africa
Jackson Kimeu
Cloud Governance and Cybersecurity Consultant
Snehar Shar
IX Africa
Divine Muragijimana
Fractional CMO & Strategy Consultant, SavoirFaire
Joan Mbesya
Founder & CEO, Techmindset Africa Ltd
Moses Kemibaro
Founder & CEO, Dotsavvy Limited
Prasanna Burri
Group CIO, Dangote Group
Charles Washika
Director, ICT and Innovation, Cooperative Bank of Kenya
Philip Thigo
Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Wilkins Kimori
Technical Account Manager, China Mobile International
Fraiser Kilonzo
Cybersecurity Engineering Lead, Cyber Guard Africa Limited
Everline Kamau
Territory Manager, VMware
Josephine Kabura
Business Development Manager, Servercore
David Murimi
CEO, Cloudoon Inc.
Victor Akidiva
CISO, HF Group
Ian Wambai
CTO, VunaPay
Michael Michie
Founder, EverseTech
Naftal Nyabuto
CEO & Founder, ICT
Peter Muchemi
CEO & Co-Founder, FaidiHR
Denis Mwongera Kinyua
Group Head of Digital Transformation, Car & General Group
agenda
Agenda
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Day 01
February 1, 2024
09:00 AM - 09:03 AM
2024 Horizons: Unveiling Tomorrow Today
Introduction Video For The Year, And The Event
09:03 AM - 09:10 AM
Introduction to TYA and the dx5 event calendar
Harry Hare
Director, dx5
speaker
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote
Navigating the Digital Frontier: A Game-Changing Forecast For The C-Suite
Charles Washika
Director, ICT and Innovation, Cooperative Bank of Kenya
speaker
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
AI-Powered Digital Transformation In Emerging Markets
Philip Thigo
Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management
speaker
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Building Sutainable Tech Start-Ups In 2024
Naftal Nyabuto
CEO & Founder, ICT
speaker
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Pioneering Success: Unlocking The Power of Hybrid and Multicloud Solutions
The journey towards success hinges on embracing the strategic imperatives presented by hybrid and multicloud solutions. This future-focused approach centres on recognising the imperative nature of these architectures, emphasising their unrivaled flexibility and the seamless shifting of workloads for the development of resilient IT strategies. The future demands a strategic dance between on-premises and cloud resources, dynamically optimising performance while ensuring cost efficiency. This approach goes beyond adaptability; it positions organisations to respond swiftly to changing demands while extending its benefits on a global scale, thereby enhancing overall performance and responsiveness.
Kevin Namunwa
dxContent Writer, dx5
moderator
Duncan Ogonji
Director of IT, Plan International MESSA
panelist
Wilkins Kimori
Technical Account Manager, China Mobile International
panelist
Josephine Kabura
Business Development Manager, Servercore
panelist
Peter Muchemi
CEO & Co-Founder, FaidiHR
panelist
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Tech innovation For Customer Experience Inclusion: Is The Market Design-Ready?
Carolyne Gathuru
Director of Strategy, LifeSkills Consulting
speaker
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
M&As: Navigating The Storm In Times Of Change
Everline Kamau
Territory Manager, VMware
speaker
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Prepare For Sleepless Nights: The Evolving Threat Of Ransomware
The resurgence of ransomware emerges as a multifaceted threat, casting shadows on our digital landscape. These attacks go beyond mere financial implications, with the potential to encrypt data and compromise its integrity. Defending against ransomware is not just a matter of financial security but a crucial element in ensuring operational continuity. The stakes are higher than ever as we consider the broader impact—protecting against data loss, securing sensitive customer and employee information, and even safeguarding national security when critical infrastructure or government entities become targets. The future demands a proactive stance in cybersecurity.
Stan Ngure
Consultant, Telum Technologies
moderator
Jackson Kimeu
Cloud Governance and Cybersecurity Consultant
panelist
Emily Muraguri
Consultant, Information Security, Africa
panelist
Fraiser Kilonzo
Cybersecurity Engineering Lead, Cyber Guard Africa Limited
panelist
Victor Akidiva
CISO, HF Group
panelist
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
The Future Of Data Centres
Snehar Shar
IX Africa
speaker
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Building Sustainable DEI Practices For Digital Transformation
Divine Muragijimana
Fractional CMO & Strategy Consultant, SavoirFaire
speaker
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Navigating the Future: Strategies For Proactive AI Integration in 2024
A CIO's strategic orchestration of AI implementation is vital for staying competitive. Failure leads not only to immediate challenges like misalignment and inefficiencies but triggers a cascade, including ethical lapses, missed innovation, and heightened cybersecurity risks. Embracing AI is more than a technical pursuit; it's a tactical imperative for forward-thinking organisations. In this competitive terrain, AI isn't just a tool—it's a game-changer, with its absence risking subpar customer experiences and missed personalised service opportunities. Focus must shift to proactive AI integration and recognising it as a driving force propelling organisations toward success.
Mark Kioko
Project Manager, Liquid Intelligent Technologies
moderator
Denis Mwongera Kinyua
Group Head of Digital Transformation, Car & General Group
panelist
Joan Mbesya
Founder & CEO, Techmindset Africa Ltd
panelist
Ian Wambai
CTO, VunaPay
panelist
Michael Michie
Founder, EverseTech
panelist
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
The Future Of Work In A Generative AI World
Moses Kemibaro
Founder & CEO, Dotsavvy Limited
speaker
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Keynote
Being Adaptable & Resilient In The Digital Age: The Art Of Agile Transformation
Prasanna Burri
Group CIO, Dangote Group
speaker
01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Event Recap and 2024 Event Calendar Reiteration
Harry Hare
Director, dx5
speaker