Lake Basin Innovation & Investments Week (LBIIW)
Conference 2021

November, 16-19, 2021

Our Theme

Achieving Dynamic, Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems During the Covid-1 9 Pandemic in the Lake Basin Region.

Sub Themes

Rethinking economic strategies

What strategies can be harnessed by stakeholders and actors to buffer entrepreneurs and innovators as the most vulnerable economic actors, especially in the face of shocks of economic downturn during Covid?

Pivoting to impact investments

What new impact-oriented business models and digital technologies employed currently in the region hold the potential to change the ways in which MSMEs and innovators are supported?

Future of work as a path to sustainable development.

Are entrepreneurship and innovation support programs key in promoting sustainable development and creating decent employment in the Lake basin region?

Adaptable infrastructural development

Are the available and future infrastructure projects targeted towards supporting the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem effective?

LBIIW 2021

About the Event

LBIIW is an annual entrepreneurship and innovation gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, policymakers, government, development agencies and other ecosystem players; to spur economic growth of the Lake Victoria Basin, through innovative business models, digitization, SME financing and local manufacturing.

Plenary Sessions
Tech & Innovation
Award Ceremony
Speed Dating
Exhibition
Site Visits

Our Speakers

Schedule

Event Schedule

Day 01 16 Nov. 2021 Day 02 17 NOV. 2021 Day 03 18 NOV. 2021 Day 04 19 Dec. 2021
8:45am - 9:00am

Welcoming Remarks & Introduction

Venue: Lakehub

— Philip Odino Winam Capital

9:00am - 9:10am

Opening Speech

Venue: Lakehub

— H.E Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o The Governor, Kisumu County

9:10am - 9:20am

Key Note Speech

Venue: Lakehub

— Ambassador Aline Kuster-Menager French Ambassador

9:20am - 10:10am

Panel Discussion: Leveraging partnerships to support youth Innovations in the counties

Venue: Lakehub

— Ambassador Aline Kuster-Ménager French Ambassador to Kenya

— H.E Hon Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o - Governor, Kisumu County

— James Odede Lake Hub ( Moderator)

— Eng. John Tanui Konza Technopolis

— Dr Oginga Nyagaya CEO, LREB

10:10am -10:30am

Projects Showcase

Venue: LakeHub(Femi Devs)

— French Ambassy

11:00am - 1:00pm

Panel Discussion: Role of innovation and Science and Technology in entrepreneurship and development for Kenya and the region

Venue: Lakehub

— ILAB

— County Government

— Konza Technopolis

Whole Day

Exhibition

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

10.00am -12.00pm

Business Challenge

Venue: LakeHub Map

10.00am -12.00pm

Tech Challenge

Venue: LakeHub Map

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Future of work as a path to sustainable development

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Winam Capital

— UNICEF

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Business and Tech Innovation Panel

Venue: Lakehub

— LakeHub

— ILAB

— Winam Capital

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Panel Discussion: The Future of work and entrepreneurship for the underserved

Venue: Virtual

— Moetaz Helmy Chairman of AfriLabs

— Prof. Jo-Ann Rolle Dean, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, USA

— Dr. Jacqueline Kisato Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya

— Dr. Charles Kebaya Machakos University, Kenya

— Anne Lawi Vice-Chairperson, ASSEK

— David Ogiga Chairman, Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Winam Capital - INEND Leading Females Initiative

Venue: Virtual

— Philip Odino : Moderator

— Esther Adhiambo : The Initiative for Equality and Non-Discrimination (INEND)

10:00 am - 10:10 am

Welcome Remarks

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Prof. Humphrey Oborah World Talent Federation Sec. General - Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University

10:10 am - 10:20 am

Introductions

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Martin Oloo Founder - Fablab Winam

10:20 am - 10:50 am

Keynote Address

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Dr Nee Joh Teh Head of KTN Global Alliance

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Presentation: Place based innovation study in Kisumu, Eldoret and Mombasa report

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Sheila Birgen KTN Global Alliance Africa

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pannel Discussion:

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Dr. Nee Joh Teh KTN Global Alliance Africa

— Amani Katana YEPI

— Susan Wanjiku Kijenzi

— Simeon Ogonda Millenial Legacy

— Magdalene Chepkemoi Eldo Hub

12:00 pm - 12:10 pm

Closing Remarks

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Josephine Gauld Deputy British High Commissioner

12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

Tour of a small exhibition at FabLab as part of the Lake Basin Innovation and Investment Week

Venue: Fablab Winam

Side Events 👇

10:00am - 10:20am

Opening remarks

Venue: LakeHub

— GIZ

10:20am - 10:40am

Overview of Agri-Job 4 Youth Initiative + Awards

Venue: Lake Hub

— GIZ & Lake Hub

10:40am - 11:30am

Panel Discussion: Breaking the barriers in Agribusiness Ecosystem For Youth and Women

Venue: Lake Hub

— GIZ

— Lake Hub

— Chanel Partner

— County Government Official

11:30 am - 11: 45 am

Closing Remarks

Venue: LakeHub

— LakeHub

8:30am -8:40am

Welcome Remarks

Venue: Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Martin Oloo Founder - Fablab Winam

— Kenneth Kibet Konza Technopolis

8:40am - 9:10 am

Kids' hackathon: Workshop on Problem-Solving

Venue: Virtual + Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Brenda Nyakoa GMin

9:10am-10:00am

Kids' hackathon: Group activity-Problem definition,ideation

Venue: Virtual + Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Brenda Nyakoa GMin

10:30am -12:00pm

Kids' hackathon: Group activity-Project build

Venue: Virtual + Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Martin Oloo Fablab Winam

— Brenda Nyakoa GMin

12:00pm-1:00pm

Kids' hackathon: Team presentations

Venue: Virtual Africa Talent Campus (Gates) University Map

— Martin Oloo Fablab Winam

— Brenda Nyakoa GMin

16:00pm - 20:00pm

Awards & Cocktail

Venue: Best Western Hotel

Sponsors & Partners

countrywidehubs
Konza
strathmore
french
KTN
british high commission
uk_aid
GIZ

Our Conveners

Our Vlog

Women in Technology

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Excess Bananas to Yummy Crips

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3D Printing - Kenya-US

Watch

Our Gallery

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