Theme
Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth
27th November - 1st December 2023 Nairobi
Kenya innovation week commonwealth edition
Who to Expect
Why will thousands of people gather in Nairobi for KIW 2023 - CW ED? Listen to bespoke speakers eager to share their expertise, enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, explore proprietary software that will maximise your experience, and so much more.
- Government leaders
- Global development leaders
- Start-ups and Innovators
- Private sector
- Academia and researchers
- Funders and Investors
- Youth and Students
- Trade organization representatives
Who Attended
Startups
Feature your business to potential clients and investors and get to gain credibility in your industry
Investors
Explore lucrative investment opportunities at the front table of the Commonwealth innovation ecosystem
Government Leaders
First hand evaluation on how to best drive change in the various nations to motivate innovation
Academia and Researchers
Get first-hand information from the experienced experts in various fields of innovations
Policy Makers
Gain greater insights and global perspectives from attendees internationally and adopt new policies
Youth and students
Interact and network with other innovative students and learn how to establish successful ventures.
Private sector
Network, get meaningful insights and investments from interacting with the public and private sector
Development Partners
Explore collaboration opportunities with potential development partners and venture into new ideas
Experience the Future of Innovation
Kenya Innovation Week 2023 - Commonwealth Edition unites top experts and innovators to share insights for navigating uncertain times. Gain valuable knowledge and ideas through inspiring keynotes, panels, and workshops. Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and those eager to learn from the best. Connect, learn, and grow with us!
KIW 2023 - CW ED Speakers
Expect a star-studded line-up of world-renowned speakers and industry leaders, who will deliver thought-provoking keynotes, interactive sessions, and panel discussions.
H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., C.G.H.
President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Hon. Ababu Namwamba, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports
Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal
Serial Entrepreneur, Former Member of Parliament, Investor and Educator
Thrilling Highlights from Kenya Innovation Week 2022
The Kenya Innovation Week 2022 was a successful and dynamic event that brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials to share ideas and showcase their latest offerings. Attendees left feeling energized and inspired by the diverse group of participants and the potential of Kenya's innovation ecosystem.
Over 90% of attendees
rated the event as excellent or very good
Inspiration and Networking
Connections and ideas sparked at KIW 2022 will continue to drive innovation long after the event
Keynote sessions rated highly
Attendees gave keynote speaker sessions an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Positive Feedback
overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors, visitors, and international partners reaffirms the success of KIW 2022.
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