Safaricom Kicks Off Its 3rd Annual Engineering Summit

Safaricom has kicked off the third edition of its Engineering Summit that aims to provide a platform for young engineers, scientists, tech enthusiasts, innovators and stakeholders to engage.

Under the theme “Charting East Africa’s Digital Destiny”, the three-day event also seeks to champion young innovator’s role in transforming Kenya’s engineering landscape through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

“This year’s summit is a dynamic platform that empowers Safaricom engineers to showcase their technical prowess and connect with the broader tech community. It is a testament to our commitment to being the technology partner of choice for young innovators on the digital landscape,” remarked Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom.

Over 10,000 attendees are expected to be physically present while thousands more are following the proceedings online. Over the 3 days, the summit will feature presentations by industry experts in different fields who will share how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are reshaping business operations and amplifying human potential in all spheres of life. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will share insights and collaborate on strategies to help scale innovations, enhance efficiency, and deliver long-term value to clients.

The summit seeks to showcase the advances made to meet the needs of the Kenyan and African tech industry as it navigates the fresh challenges and opportunities brought forth by AI, Machine Learning and other new technologies.

Summit participants will be treated to a showcase of the country’s and Safaricom’s engineering practices and products in Fintech, such as the Virtual Reality experiences and games, and other innovations from partners and sponsors.

“Safaricom plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s digital and tech ecosystem and extends its influence far beyond our borders. As a customer-obsessed, digital-first organization, we recognize that the engineering community is the architect of such customer-centric solutions. Through initiatives like Safaricom Decode, we will continue to empower the community to showcase their exceptional skills and exchange knowledge on best practices, so that we can cement our place as a technology hub,” concluded Ndegwa.

Safaricom Decode serves as a platform to showcase engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology advancements, and thought leadership while also emphasizing the alignment with national strategies, the promotion of financial inclusion, and the responsible use of technology, all in pursuit of shaping Kenya’s digital future.