NTW was one of the biggest gathering of driven developers looking to share and build on their knowledge Nairobi has ever seen!
Technology in Africa: Today, the Future, and the Journey
24th-26th April 2019, Strathmore University
our conferences
Skills for Developers
Workshops on solution development that covers a whole suite of access to platforms like Microsoft Azure, Github and the Google Cloud Infrastructure
Internet of Things
A hands-on session on developing IoT solutions for local businesses at the pre-event and NTW
Data Science
Access to tools from Moringa School and our partners and training on how to use them for Data Science
Entrepreneurship
A whole day dedicated to entrepreneurs and their needs. Including tools of automation for start ups and conversations around startup needs
Sub Saharan Africa’s Largest Tech Event
NTW'19 Agenda
Moringa School Coding Workshop with Admissions Team
04/24 04:00 pm - 04/24 05:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersBenedict Mbiyu, Brian Marete
Intellectual Property-Clinics - Lawyers hub
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 am @ Strathmore University, Study Room - Student Centre 3rd Floor
Speakers1.Nzilani Mweu - Tech Lawyer & Columnist for the Star Speaker , 2.Antony Gakuru - Senior Associate, Kaplan & Stratton, 3.Linda Bonyo - CEO, Lawyers Hub Speaker, 4.Isaac Okero, Former LSK President.
How digital spaces have transformed offline spaces
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 am @ Strathmore University Microsoft Policy Room- Thomas Moore 1st Floor
SpeakersTony Barasa Wanaswa, Anthony Ndungu, Jay Maranga
CTOs Panel
04/26 02:45 pm - 04/26 03:45 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
PRE-NTW
Pre-NTW Event: Impacting the Ed-Tech Space with Blended Learning
02/14 06:00 pm - 02/14 08:00 pm @ Moringa School, Daykio Plaza, 1st Floor
SpeakersLeo Igane, Peter Muturi, Mary Muriuki, Faith Thuita, Joyce Wambui, Gordon Odwuor, Boyd Ndonga - Moringa School
ModeratorsPeter Muturi - Moringa School
PRE-NTW Event: Moringa School_Cracking The Code: A Guide To Hiring Tech Talent
03/07 06:00 pm - 03/07 08:00 pm @ Moringa School, Daykio Plaza, 1st Floor, Ngong Lane
SpeakersEric Maina, Carolyn Ogott, Nelly Mutula, Lavanya Choudhary, Carol Warugongo, Stella Ngugi
ModeratorsBoluwaji Oyewumi
PRE-NTW Event: Microsoft_Demystifying Data Science
03/14 06:00 pm - 03/14 08:00 pm @ Moringa School, Daykio Plaza, 1st Floor, Ngong Lane
SpeakersMwenda Mugendi
Pre-NTW Event: Exploratory Testing Workshop: 4th April 2019
04/04 06:00 pm - 04/04 08:00 pm @ Moringa School, Daykio Plaza, 1st Floor, Ngong Lane
SpeakersSandra Kambo, Clovis Mugaruka
24th April - Day 1
Registration
04/24 07:45 am - 04/24 06:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Exhibition Booth Setup
04/24 08:00 am - 04/24 05:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Opening remarks: Technology in Africa: Today, the Future and the Journey
04/24 09:00 am - 04/24 09:05 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
Keynote 1: Ministry of Trade and Industry Initiatives for Entrepreneurs in Kenya
04/24 09:05 am - 04/24 09:25 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersPS, Ministry of Industry Trade and Cooperatives
Keynote 2: Make IT progress in Africa on Technology
04/24 09:25 am - 04/24 09:45 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersAregash Asfaw
Hackathon Day 1: Kick-off @ iBiz Africa
04/24 09:45 am - 04/24 10:30 am @ "Strathmore University, iBiz Africa- Student Center 5th Floor
ModeratorsiBiz Africa, Moringa School Technical Mentors, Angel Hack
Keynote 3: Why NTW & Technology in Africa: Today, the Future and the Journey
04/24 09:45 am - 04/24 10:30 am @ Strathmore University,Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersStacey Ondimu
Panel: Moringa School Skills Gap report and panel discussion
04/24 10:35 am - 04/24 01:15 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersMaureen Wanjiku Njuguna, Gituku Ngene, Victoria Mukami
ModeratorsBoluwaji Oyewumi
Workshop: AI, Machine Learning and how it is being implemented in Africa by Microsoft
04/24 11:00 am - 04/24 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersLawrence Muthoga
Cyber Security Challenge: Capture the Flag
04/24 11:00 am - 03/24 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Seminar Room- Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersXavier Kibet , Jack Ogina, Moses Okemwa
Workshop: A tech-focused session, training on how to use GitHub Advanced techniques
04/24 11:00 am - 04/24 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
SpeakersIheanyi Ekechukwu, Stanley Goldman, Meaghan Lewis, Ifunanya Ikemma
Panel: Scaling Tech in Kenya. A Better Africa with Tech (ABAWT)
04/24 11:00 am - 04/24 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Microsoft Policy Innovation Center - Thomas Moore 1st Floor
SpeakersMartin Kilu, Billie Selby
ModeratorsCecilia Mwangi
Workshop 4: Google Workshop
04/24 02:00 pm - 04/24 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersNgesa Marvin, Tony Muthuri
Workshop: JUMO - Performance Testing
04/24 02:00 pm - 04/24 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
SpeakersClovis Mugaruka, Sandra Kambo
Round table 1 (Closed Session): Women in Tech
04/24 02:00 pm - 04/24 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Microsoft Policy Room - Thomas Moore 1st Floor
Brownbag: Innovative Research Presentation, Lecturers presenting innovative research
04/24 02:00 pm - 03/24 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Music Room -Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersMr. Emmanuel Kweyu - Strathmore University, Bildad Urandu -JUMO, C4D Lab
Closing Panel: GIZ Make IT Africa - Disrupting inequality with technology
04/24 04:40 pm - 04/24 05:40 pm @ Strathmore University Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersMaria Omare, Roy Allela
25th April - Day 2
Registration
04/25 07:45 am - 04/25 06:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Exhibition Booth Setup
04/25 08:00 am - 04/25 06:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Opening remarks: Startup Day
04/25 09:00 am - 04/25 09:05 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
Keynote: How the ministry is supporting the tech ecosystem in Kenya?
04/25 09:05 am - 04/25 09:25 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersPS, Ministry of ICT
Keynote: Entrepreneurs in the Tech Ecosystem
04/25 09:25 am - 04/25 09:45 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
Hackathon Day 2: Kick-off @ iBiz Africa
04/25 09:30 am - 04/25 10:30 am @ Strathmore University, iBiz Africa- Student Centre 5th Floor
Keynote: Microsoft Investments in Africa
04/25 09:45 am - 04/25 10:30 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersSomet Kipchilat
GraphQL Workshop
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 am @ Strathmore University Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersBrian KImokoto, Software Dev, Andela
Panel: Investors - How do investors look at tech ?
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University Microsoft Policy Room- Thomas Moore 1st Floor
SpeakersStephen Gugu , Olaf Sedei
ModeratorsWilliam Githui
Workshop: IP Clinic - Strathmore University & Lawyers Hub
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Workshop: NIW Technical Chat, Automation Tools for Startups
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Music Room - Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersNoreen, Nairobi Innovation Week, Eunice, My Biz Marketer
Workshop: Ed-Tech Demo Workshop
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University- Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
ModeratorsJenn Cotter, Juliet Otieno
Panel: Moringa School showcasing student presentations on projects
04/25 11:00 am - 04/25 01:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
ModeratorsLysette Mitto, Eve William
Panel: The role of Enterprise Initiatives in providing support for intervention in the small business marketplace.
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Study Room - Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersOswald Jumira, Hadassah Mombo, Frontier Tech Hub, GIZ Make IT
Workshop: Rapid application building with reusable micro-services - Humanitec
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University,Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersChristoph Richter
Andela Workshop for Developers
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Seminar Room- Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersJames Nyamu
Innovative Research Presentation, Lecturers presenting innovative research
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Music Room -Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersMr. Jim Maloba, Github, Chris Orwa
Workshop: Suits and Tech -Metta
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Microsoft Policy Room - Thomas Moore 1st Floor
SpeakersMettā Team
Panel: Innovations in Shelter, Affordable housing through Innovations
04/25 02:00 pm - 04/25 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
SpeakersBDO East Africa, Habitat for Humanity
ModeratorsPangea Accelerator
Panel: Case study - The role of associations like ASSEK in supporting the entrepreneur and SME Enablers like hubs.
04/25 04:40 pm - 04/25 05:40 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersBernard Chiira, Sam Gichuru, Linda Onyango, Florence Kimata
NTW'19 TECH AWARDS
04/25 06:30 pm - 04/25 09:00 pm @ Crowne Plaza - Upperhill
26th April - Day 3
Registration
04/26 07:45 am - 04/26 06:00 pm @ Strathmore University
Highlights from the Blockchain Task Force Report 2018
04/26 09:00 am - 04/26 10:00 am @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
Day 3 Keynote: Transport Tech
04/26 09:00 am - 04/26 10:00 am @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersKamal Budhabhatti, - LittleCab CEO
Exhibition Booth Setup
04/26 09:00 am - 04/26 06:00 pm @ Strathmore University Ground Floor - Thomas Moore Auditorium]
Hackathon Day 3: Judging @ iBiz Africa
04/26 09:00 am - 04/26 11:00 am @ Strathmore University, iBiz Africa
Keynote: Self-selecting teams in Agile
04/26 09:25 am - 04/26 09:45 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersWilly Bogonko
The Relevance Of Tech for Other Sectors
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
Speakers 1: Priscilla Queirolo Tech Fugees, 2: Jacqueline Stewart I&M bank
Technopreneurship -UI/UX in fintech applications
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 am @ Seminar Room- Student Center 3rd Floor
SpeakersJohn Swekenyi, Tala, John Muchiri, Nestmetric, Dominic Kavusya, Taimba Ltd
Moving from a monolithic architecture to a microservices architecture
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 am @ Strathmore University, Study Room - Student Centre 3rd Floor
SpeakersVictor Mshindi , Twiga Foods
Workshop 12: IOT Architecture and Project Demos: iLab Africa
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 am @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO3
SpeakersStephen Ngetich
Panel 10: How is media using tech to curb fake news?
04/26 10:35 am - 04/26 01:15 pm @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
Blockchain Panel
04/26 02:00 pm - 04/26 02:45 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
SpeakersPanellist - Frank Deya, Panellist - Roselyn Wanjiru, Panelist- Benjamin Runda
Fintech Telematics Data Integration - exploring challenges and possibilities
04/26 02:00 pm - 04/02 02:45 pm @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersVic Sullwald, JUMO
Tech Talk: Designing a technical assessment pipeline
04/26 02:45 pm - 04/26 03:30 pm @ Strathmore University, Thomas Moore Basement BOO4
SpeakersRoina Ochieng
Panel 12: CTO panel unpacking the technology journey in Africa - CTO perspective
04/26 02:45 pm - 04/26 03:30 pm @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersCTO, ANDELA
Startup panel-- success stories
04/26 03:30 pm - 04/26 04:00 pm @ Strathmore University , Thomas Moore Microsoft Auditorium
SpeakersWazinsure - Winnie Badiah , Gjenge Makers -- Nzambi Matee , Micrive Limited------ Chris Muraguri , 1 Million Start Ups--------Margaret
NTW'19 Speakers
Jussi Hinkkanen
CEO- Fuzu
Benedict Mbiyu
Technical Mentor, Moringa School
Brian Marete
Technical Mentor, Moringa School
Sandra Kambo
Software quality engineer and tester, JUMO.World
Linda Kwamboka
Co-founder of Mfarm,
Linus Wahome
CEO of ManPro CMS,
Jacqui W. Stewart
Head of Digital Factory - iCube at I&M Bank Ltd
Victor Mshindi
Software Engineer, Twiga Foods
Willy Bogonko
Agile Lead/Scrum Master at JUMO.WORLD
Linda Bonyo
CEO, Lawyers Hub
Testimonials
Aaron Fu
Managing Director @ Metta
NTW was just Super! We had an engaging and heated EdTech panel with attending government officials, and we found our amazing bot developer, Lando. Not missing this one for the world.
Kago Kagichiri
Co-Founder and CEO @ Eneza Education
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