Welcome and Introduction to the Event & Keynote Speaker

Introduction to the theme of the event and an overview of what to expect

Harry Hare

Chairman, dx5Group

speaker

Keynote Panel - The Future of dxTechnologies: Predictions for 2023

Several technologies are expected to play a major role in digital transformation in the future. As technology continues to evolve, these technologies will also play an increasingly important role in shaping the way organisations operate and interact with their customers. Some of the predictions will revolve around technologies as follows: Cloud & edge computing, 5G, Blockchain, NLP & RPA, IoT and AI & ML

Francis Mwangi

Group Head, IT Security and Infrastructure, Platcorp Holdings Ltd

moderator

Dr Bright Gameli

Cybersecurity, MARA (Blockchain and Cybersecurity)

panelist

Stephen Gitahi

IoT, iLabAfrica

panelist

Erick Jackson

Co-Founder and CEO, Hisa App

panelist

Raymond Maiyo

Co-Founder and CEO, Peercharge

panelist

Introduction to Speaker 1

The Current State of AI: Narrow AI vs General AI

Narrow AI (which is designed to perform a specific task) V General AI (which is designed to be more flexible and adaptable). These technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in a wide range of industries, and are being used to automate processes, analyze data, and make better decisions.

Michael Michie

CTO, Solv

speaker

Introduction to Panel 2

AI & ML: Who Should Be Raising Ethical Concerns?

As these technologies continue to advance, it is important to consider the ethical implications of their use. There are a variety of stakeholders who should be raising ethical concerns about their use such as entreprises, researchers, developers, policymakers, NGOs and advocacy groups in civil society and everyone end-user.

Carol Odero

Head of dxContent, dx<5>

moderator

Francis Kamuyu

CIO, Multichoice Kenya

panelist

John Kamara

Founder, AfyaRekod and Co-Founder, Adanian Labs

panelist

Alfred Ongere

Founder and Team Lead, AI Kenya

panelist

Michael Michie

CTO, Solv

panelist

Introduction to Speaker 2

What You Need to Know About Data Privacy & Protection In 2023

The Data Protection Act and GDPR impact both local and African entreprises in major ways. This follows cases such as Oppo Kenya where the Office of the Data Commissioner has come down hard with a maximum fine to the enforcement notice issue to the Aga Khan Hospital. The CIO and their legal team need to be aware of the ramifications, limitations and usage of collected data within reason. Who is accountable for what, what is needed to show compliance, what qualifies as data, does data residence matter to how an organisation should handle data breaches and more will be discussed.

John Walubengo

Consulting Data Protection Officer, Ajua, ICT Lecturer, MMU

speaker

Introduction to Panel 3

The Role of Storytelling With Big Data Visualisation & Tools

Communicating with the C-Suite helps the CIO influence business strategy and weigh in on company expenditure. Data visualisation can be an effective way to illustrate technical concepts clearly, making them easy to understand and to grasp the significance of the information when it comes to communicating across audiences, including executives, managers, IT professionals, and stakeholders.

Timothy Oriedo

Founding Chief Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics Lab

moderator

Denis Mutinda

Senior Manager, Data & Analytics, KPMG East Africa

panelist

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer, Absa Group

panelist

Raymond Biko

Head of Data Analytics, I&M Bank

panelist

Mercy Kimani

Data Analyst, PULA Advisors and Data Analyst Consultant, Predictive Analytics

panelist

Introduction to Speaker 3

Integrating 5G to Drive Business Growth and Revenue Streams

How 5G ready are you? 5th gen cellular networks are here to provide significantly faster speeds, lower latency, and more capacity than previous generations of cellular networks. CIOs should be aware of its technical aspects such as its architecture, use cases, interoperability, and security. You should also pay close attention to its deployment and rollout, costs, regulations, and how 5G can interact and work with other technologies, such as edge computing, IoT, and cloud to drive business growth.

Ben Roberts

Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

speaker

Introduction to Panel 4

Could You Be Missing Out On 5G & Its Opportunities?

When it comes to 5G, there are quite a few possibilities beginning with connecting and empowering under-served communities, which will in turn grow the digital economy. There exists the 5G ecosystem that will include new business models and revenue streams for service providers, equipment manufacturers, and software developers. Not to mention how it will impact the consumer experience, one of the key drivers behind digital transformation. There is more to 5G than faster download and streaming speeds, improved gaming, and more reliable video conferencing. 5G is also expected to drive and inspire technological innovation and research.

Harry Hare

Chairman, dx5Group

moderator

Gerishon Gitonga

Head, Network, Planning and Design, Safaricom PLC

panelist

Ben Roberts

Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

panelist

Adam Lane

Deputy CEO, Government Affairs - Kenya, Huawei

panelist

Peter Ngige

Assistant Director Spectrum Management, Communications Authority of Kenya

panelist

Introduction to Panel 5

Cloud-Edge Integration & the Future of Work

How do you create a seamless, hybrid environment that allows cloud and edge resources to work together to improve the performance, security and scalability of the system. A seamless, hybrid environment combines and relies on different technologies such as edge gateways, edge computing platforms, edge virtualisation, APIs, containerisation to serverless computing technology.

Kevin Namunwa

Technical Writer, dx⁵

moderator

Samuel Kariuki

Senior Digital Specialist, Azure Apps & Infra, Microsoft Kenya

panelist

Duncan Eric Ogonji

Principal Cloud Adoption Manager, Oracle

panelist

Daniel Ndirangu

Lead Solution Engineer, VMware

panelist

Richard Muthua

Executive Head, Cloud and Cybersecurity, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

panelist

Closing Remarks & Wrap-up

A recap of the event and the wrap up of the sessions.

Harry Hare

Chairman, dx5Group

speaker