Connecting minds, shaping software, Driving growth
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The global economy is being transformed by software development, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies, and digital entrepreneurship. Kenya, with its dynamic youth population, thriving ICT sector, and fast-growing digital economy, is strategically positioned to lead Africa's next wave of digital transformation.
The Kenya Software Summit aligns with Kenya's vision of decentralizing innovation and fostering regional digital economies.
Develop software and AI talent, providing direct linkages between Kenyan developers and global technology players.
Discover cutting-edge technologies and startups
Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy (MICDE), Government of the Republic of Kenya
Principal Secretary
State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, Government of Kenya
Explore a dynamic schedule packed with keynotes, panels, hackathons, workshops, and networking events.
Positioning Kenya as a regional software hub; global perspectives.
Setting policy intent, national priorities and high-level commitments for the summit.
Multi-stakeholder perspectives on regulatory design, enabling infrastructure, and public-private collaboration to support software development and exports.
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Global trends & opportunities
Kenya Software Ecosystem Baseline Survey
DHands-on sessions and product deep-dives from strategic partners and sponsor organisations.
Examines workforce development, digital labour rights, and the role of education and industry in preparing talent.
Presentations and demos across priority tracks:
Concurrent discussions focused on concrete opportunity areas.
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Discussions on venture funding, financing instruments, growth-stage support and public sector interventions to catalyze scale-ups.
Financing models
Practical steps to increase export competitiveness, compliance, and market-entry strategies for Kenyan software firms.
Export readiness & trade opportunities
Finalist pitches, judges' deliberation and announcement of winners; prizes and follow-on support details.
Signing of Call to Action and public commitments.
Closing ceremony & press conference.
24-hour intensive coding sessions to solve real-world problems across sectors including healthcare, fintech, education, and agriculture.
PopularHands-on learning sessions covering AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, mobile app development, and software architecture best practices.
Hands-onExhibition showcasing new tools, platforms, APIs, open-source projects, and research collaborations from leading tech companies.
ExpoConnect software developers with hiring companies and innovation projects through our dedicated talent pavilion and networking sessions.
CareersShowcase Kenyan and African innovations ready for scaling and investment, with opportunities to connect with venture capital firms.
StartupsDiscussions on AI ethics, open software standards, data security policies, and regulatory frameworks for the digital economy.
PolicyJoin 500+ developers, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders for Africa's premier software development conference.
