Multi-Sectoral Conference and Exhibition

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Event Date

May 19th - 22nd, 2025

Conference Venue

Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha, Nakuru

Call Us

0713788787 / 0735404245

Send Us a Mail

conference@nacosti.go.ke

Theme of the Conference

Research, Technology and Innovation: Impacts, Intellectual property Protection and Monetization

Aim of the Conference

Aims to facilitate a multifaceted forum of national discourse to chart Kenya’s technology-driven and innovation-led inclusive sustainable development agenda in tune with BETA

Rationale and Objectives

Research and innovation have long been the foundation of economic progress, national security, and technological sovereignty

Expected Outputs/Outcomes

This multifaceted set of expected outcomes aims to catalyze significant advancements within the research, science, technology, and innovation ecosystem

Conference and Exhibition Details

The conference and exhibition will be in four inter-linked streams or tracks viz.

RSTI Olympiad for High Schools

A competition for High Schools within the region will be conducted in subjects or fields selected by panelists and sponsors. This is aimed at promoting interest among high school students to pursue STEM related courses and careers.

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Principal Secretary
State Department for Higher Education and Research
Ministry of Education

Dr. Beatrice Inyangala

Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Education
Chief Guest

Mr. Julius Ogamba

Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Education
Chief Guest

Dr. Beatrice Inyangala

Principal Secretary
State Department for Higher Education and Research
Ministry of Education

Prof. Walter O. Oyawa

Director General
NACOSTI
Convenor

Dr. Tonny Omwansa

CEO
KENIA
Convenor

Prof. Dickson Andala

CEO
NRF, Kenya
Convenor

Mr. John Paul Okwiri

CEO
Konza Technopolis
Convenor

Dr.- Ing. Calvin Onyango

Director General
KIRDI
Convenor

Mr. Evans Bosire

Chief Principal
Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Convenor

Dr. Kevit Desai

Managing Director,
Centurion Systems
Convenor

Mr. Kibiego Kigen

Director,
National Counter Terrorism Centre Convenor

Prof. J. W. Khamasi

Ag. Principal,
Kenya-AIST
Convenor

Mr. Tobias Alando

CEO,
KAM
Convenor

Eng. Margaret Ogai

CEO, Engineers
Board of Kenya
Convenor

Mr. John Onyango

Managing Director,
KIPI
Convenor

H.E Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o

Governor,
Kisumu County

H.E Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim

Governor,
Uasin Gishu County

Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak

Director, Division for Africa Technical Cooperation Department, IAEA

Prof. Patrick Verkooijen

The Chancellor .
University of Nairobi

Lt. Gen. Jimson Longiro

Vice Chancellor,
National Defence University

Prof. Sir Peter Gluckman

Prof. Sir Peter Gluckman
President,
ISC,

Lawrence Banks

Director General,
ICGEB

Hon. Kibiwot, Julius

Chairman of Education Committee of Parliament

David Ndii

Chairperson, President’s
Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)

Mr. Philip O. Thigo

Special Envoy On Technology,
Kenya

Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno

Chancellor,
KCA University

Eng. John Tanui

PS, ICT and Digital Economy

Dr. Esther T. Muoria

PS, TVET,
Ministry of Education

Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok

PS, Basic Education

Neil Wigan

British High Commissioner to Kenya

H.E. Namgya C. Khampa

India High Commissioner to Kenya

Amb. MATSUURA Hiroshi

Japanese Ambassador to Kenya

Dr. Vimal Shah

The chancellor,
Maasai Mara University

Prof. Raphael Munavu

Chairman,
Konza Technopolis

Dr. James Micah Onsando

Chairman,
JKUAT Council

Prof. Karuti Kanyinga

Chairman,
Universities Fund

Prof. Emmanuel Mutisya

Chairman,
Kenya-AIST Council

Prof. Tom Migun Ogada

Chairman,
KENIA

Prof. Ratemo Michieka

Chairman,
NRF-Kenya

Prof. Vasey Mwaja

Editor-in-Chief,
KNAS

Prof. Mabel Imbuga

Former Vice Chancellor,
JKUAT

Prof. David Some

Former VC, Moi University, Former CEO, CUE and Former Chairman, TAHEST

Prof. Rose A. Mwonya

Former VC,
Egerton University

Dr. Eliud Kireger

CEO, KALRO

Prof. Rosebella O. Maranga

VC,
Multimedia University of Kenya

Prof. Mike Kuria

CEO, CUE

Dr. Kipkirui Langat

Director General,
TVETA

Maj Gen. Bernard Waliaula

Director General,
National Defence Industries, KDF

Prof. Fred Simiyu Barasa

Vice Chancellor,
Taita Taveta University

Dr. Danica Ramljak

Senior Science and Innovation Consultant, World Bank

Prof. Daniel Mugendi

Chairman,
Vice Chancellors’ Committee

Very Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari

Rector/Vice-Chancellor/ Chairman,
CUEA

Prof. Victoria Ngumi

Vice Chancellor,
JKUAT

Prof. Deogratius JAGANYI

Vice-Chancellor,
Mount Kenya University

Prof. Isaiah I.C. Wakindiki

Vice Chancellor & CEO
KCA University

Alexandros Makarigakis

UNESCO Regional Director
and Representative (ai)

Dr. Norman Kiogora

Director,
KISE

Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng

Executive Director,
AAS

Dr. Salvatore Aricò

CEO,
International Science Council (ISC)

Dr. Amos Nungu

CEO, COSTECH – Tanzania

Dr. Martin Ongol

CEO,
UNCST – Uganda

Prof. Elijah Martim Songok

Director General, Kenya Medical Research Institute

Sammy K. Waititu

Chief Principal,
Kiambu National Polytechnic

Mrs. Jacinta L. Akatsa

CEO,
CEMASTEA

Dr. Margaret Karembu

Director,
ISAAA-AfriCenter

Prof. Nicholas Ozor

Executive Director, ATPS

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) – Host

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is established through the STI Act 2013 (Rev. 2014). The objective of the Commission shall be to regulate and assure quality in the science, technology and innovation sector and advise the Government in matters related thereto. Accordingly, the Commission continues to play its pivotal and central […]

National Research Fund (NRF)

With the mandate of mobilising, allocating and managing financial resources to facilitate an effective national innovation system that would create required knowledge and innovations in all fields of Science and Technology for the growing economy. Website link: https://www.nrf.go.ke

Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA)

whose mandate is to develop and manage the National Innovation System. Website link: https://kenia.go.ke

National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)

An inter-agency body responsible for the co-ordination of national counter- terrorism measures that include, detection, prevention and disruption of terrorist acts. Website link: https://counterterrorism.go.ke

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI

Is a public institution that seeks to promote inventive and innovative activities through protection of Industrial Property rights for an Innovative and Creative Kenya. Website link: https://www.kipi.go.ke

Konza Technopolis Development Authority(KOTDA)

An Authority mandated to develop the Konza Technopolis, a flagship project of Kenya Vision 2030. KoTDA mission is to ensure that Konza grows into a sustainable, world-class technology hub and a major economic driver for the nation, with a vibrant mix of businesses, workers, residents, and urbann amenities. Website link: https://konza.go.ke

Kenya Industrial Research Institute (KIRDI)

) has the mandate to undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies and disseminate research findings to support industrial development. Its functions include, among others, setting up industrial research and technology transfer centres. Website link: https://www.kirdi.go.ke/

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