The Women in STEM Africa Summit is not just another conference, it is a 3-Day premier movement to nurture women and girls in engineering and technological fields across Africa to reach their full potential and elevate in these male dominated fields.
The summit hosted by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA), will serve as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and fostering collaborations to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields.
With the theme "Borderless Innovation: Pioneering Global Technology Solutions for Africa’s Challenges," the summit seeks to foster cross-border collaborations, inspire cutting-edge innovations, and address pressing challenges facing Africa through technology and engineering.
As part of the prestigious B2B Expo CTW Kenya 10th Edition and Africa Technology Show (AFTS), the summit will provide a platform for women entrepreneurs, engineers, policy makers, leaders and innovators to share their ideas, experiences, and solutions.
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Guest Arrival & Registration
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening & Welcome by Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Lilian Muli – Media Personality and Event Host
09:10 AM - 09:15 AM
Official Welcome Address
Mr. Edwin Masivo – Country Director - Global Exhibitions Inc.
09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Remarks from Higher Education & Innovation Partner
Ms. Winnie Rachael – Country Manager - UNICAF Kenya
09:20 AM - 09:25 AM
Shaping Inclusive Technology Policies in Africa
Ms. Lilian Nyawira Kiambati – Women in Technology Lead - Safaricom
09:25 AM - 09:30 AM
Women in STEM Keynote Address
Ms. Joyce Muthoni Muchiri – CEO & Co-Founder - Women in STEM Africa
09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
Remarks from the Informal Sector
Mr. Richard Muteti – OGW
HSC – CEO - Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises of East Africa / Regional Project Manager - EAC MSMEs Trade Fairs
09:35 AM - 09:40 AM
Remarks from the Kenya Chamber
Dr. James Mwaura – Chairman - Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Nairobi County
09:40 AM - 09:45 AM
Remarks from the Kenya-Chinese Business Chamber
Mr. William Zhuo – Chairman - Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce
09:45 AM - 09:50 AM
Remarks from MSEA
Mr. James Mureu – Chairperson - Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
MoU Signing Ceremony
WITIA & WeMasomo Foundation (Dr. Clarissa Soehnchen) – CTW & Jua Kali Association
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Organiser's Keynote Address
Mr. David Wang – Chairman - MIE Groups
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Special Recognition
10th Anniversary Medal Awards – CTW Kenya
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Special Government Address
MSME Development – Hon. Susan Mang’eni - Principal Secretary - State Department for MSME Development
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Special Government Address
Gender & Inclusion -Hon. Harriette Chiggai – Women’s Rights Advisor to the President
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Chief Guest Keynote Address
Hon. Lee Kinyanjui – Cabinet Secretary - Ministry of Investments
Trade and Industry
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Special Ceremony
Ribbon Cutting & Commemorative Cake Ceremony led by the Chief Guest
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
VIP Expo Walkthrough
Guided Tour of Exhibitors with Top Brands and Pavilions
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Official Group Photo & Media Session
Dignitaries
Partners
Press & Exhibitors
The Summit offers a range of Industry focus that provides the opportunity to learn and network.
Founder WeMasomo
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF KENYA
Panel Discussion
Principal Secretary of the newly established State
Department of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Keynote Speaker
Founder & CEO
Ndovu
Keynote Speaker
Head of Digital Strategy
Oxfam International
Keynote Speaker
ICT Advisory Team
United States International University
Keynote Speaker
Machine Learning Engineer
Tiko
Panel Discussion
Founder & CEO
We!Masomo
Panel Discussion
Head of service management, technology division
Safaricom PLC
Keynote Speaker
Public Speaker & International Speaker
Geh Seh ltd
Keynote Speaker
Data Scientist and Analyst
Safaricom PLC
Keynote Speaker
Digital Programmes Coordinator UNITAR
SisterSpeaks Global
Panel Discussion
CEO
TESPOK
Panel Discussion
An exclusive VIP networking dinner on the opening day of the Women in STEM Africa Summit. This elegant evening brings together distinguished leaders, innovators, and change-makers from across the continent to connect, share ideas, and foster meaningful collaborations in an intimate setting. Celebrate the start of the summit with inspiring conversations, fine dining, and a shared commitment to advancing women who are breaking barriers in science, engineering and innovation.
Contact us: events@witia.africa
