These concurrent roundtable forums are designed to provide an intimate setting for sector-specific discussions in alignment with the commitment to fostering actionable solutions for a sustainable future. Industry leaders, policymakers, experts, and ecosystem stakeholders in Priority Value Chains will engage in focused dialogue, share insights, and collaboratively navigate the challenges and opportunities within each sector, contributing to a comprehensive approach to catalyzing trade and investment in their sectors. Format: Interactive panels and moderated roundtable discussions featuring a mix of government and private sector representatives from East Africa and the U.S.
Format: Interactive panels and moderated roundtable discussions featuring a mix of government and private sector drawn from East Africa and the U.S.
Health Sector Roundtable
Speakers:
- Dr. Patrick Amoth, EBS, Ag. Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya
- Caitlin Burton, Senior Vice President, Zipline
- Dennis Lumula, Country Director, Africa Healthcare Network
- Dr. Yuthika Naidoo, Market Access Manager Africa, Abbott
Knowledge Partner: Africa Health Business (AHB)
Session Facilitator: Dr. Amit Thakker, Chairman Africa Health Business
Digital Economy and Technology Roundtable
Speakers:
- Eng. John Tanui, PS, State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy
- Robert Ivanschitz, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Europe, Middle East & Africa
- David Bunei, Country Leader and Cloud Systems Sales Director - CEA, Oracle
- Clayton Naidoo, Senior Director Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Strategy for Africa, CISCO
- Manoj Narender Madnan, Managing Director for EMEA Expansion, Marathon Digital Holdings
Knowledge Partner: Africa Practice
Session Facilitator: Magdalene Kariuki, Associate Director E.A, Africa Practice
Renewable Energy Roundtable
Speakers:
- Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary, State Department of Energy – Kenya
- Nicholas Selby, VP of Engineering, Renewevia Energy
- Vahid Monadjem, Head of Africa, Talus Renewables
- Erik Granskog, Founder & CEO, Milele Energy
- Naomi Wagura, Director, Solution Lead Countries Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People & Planet (GEAPP)
Knowledge Partner:Power Africa
Session Facilitator: Gordon Shaw, RTI Renewable Energy Expert
