Event Programme
Saturday, 31st October 2026 · Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi
1:30 PM – 7:00 PM EAT · Doors open at 1:30 PM
The full schedule.
One afternoon. Zero filler. Keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking designed for CEOs, founders, developers, and investors.
1:30 PM
Doors Open & Registration
Pick up your colour-coded lanyard, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow attendees.
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Opening & Welcome
Setting the stage for the afternoon.
2:15 – 2:50 PM
The Next State of AI in Kenyan Business
From Generative AI to Physical AI: What Happens When Intelligence Leaves the Screen and Goes to Work? 25 min + 10 min Q&A (ends 2:50 PM)
2:50 – 3:20 PM
Business Owners Using AI Right Now
Bernard Odote, Nelson Were + business owners. 4 more seats open — total 6 panelists · 30 min
3:20 – 3:30 PM
☕ Short Break
Stretch, refreshments, and track transition.
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Tools & How to Start
For business owners. Practical tools and first steps.
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Tools & How to Start
For developers. +10 min Q&A each track
4:40 – 5:10 PM
The Future of Work in Africa
How AI is reshaping jobs, skills, and the African workforce. 30 min
5:10 – 6:10 PM
VIP Roundtable
Breakout, VIP only. 1 hour
Facilitated by Nelson Were; Bernard Odote joins
5:10 – 6:10 PM
Live AI Challenge
Parallel, Main Hall. For business owners & developers remaining in the main room.
6:10 – 6:20 PM
3 sponsors · 10 min each
Partner announcements and live demos.
6:20 – 6:35 PM
The Monday Morning Action Plan
Concrete steps you can take Monday morning to start automating. 15 min
6:35 – 7:00 PM
Networking & Close
Open networking, drinks, and connections. 25 min
Who's on stage.
Bernard Odote
Opening Keynote + VIP Roundtable
The Next State of AI in Kenyan Business
Business Owners Panel
Business Owners Using AI Right Now
4 more seats open — total 6 panelists
Nelson Were
Host · Opening & Welcome
VIP facilitation + Monday Morning Action Plan
Ready to join?
300 seats. 6 deep-dives. 5 hours. One afternoon that changes how you run your business.