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Day 1

7th August Thursday

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Welcome Dinner & Networking Reception

6:00 PM-10:00 PM Pan Pacific Hotel, 6th floor poolside

6:00-6:30 PM Guest arrival & red-carpet welcome, cocktails, and live acoustic music.

6:30-6:40 PM Opening remarks by conference CEO & Kenyan government dignitary.

6:40-7:15 PM Cultural performance & short welcome address, “Diaspora’s Role in Kenya’s Growth.”

7:15-8:00 PM Seating for dinner; multi-course Kenyan fusion menu.

8:00-8:15 PM Toast & introduction of VIPs, sponsors.

8:15-9:30 PM Table-side networking guided by host moderators.

9:30-10:00 PM Live benga set; informal closing remarks and invitation to Day 2.

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Day 2

8th August Friday

Main Conference Day (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Pan Pacific Conference Hall

 

Morning Segment

8:00-9:00 Registration, breakfast & welcome lounge
Networking via nameplates indicating industries/sectors.

 

Opening Plenary

9:00-9:10 Conference host / Welcome – Amb. Eze Chukwu

9:10-9:25 Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, investment positioning message - Hon. Musalia Mudavadi

9:25-9:45 Keynote: “Diaspora Capital & Kenya’s Next Decade”- Dr Shem Ochuodho

9:45-10:00 Keynote: Pastor Esther Obasi-Ike - Founder/President Queen Esther's Generation 

 

Session 1: Culture & Tourism (Panel)

10:00-10:45

Moderator: Lo- The Pan African Princess - Founder of Blvck Lotus Wellness & PanAfrika.
Panelists:

Kea "Wakesho Simmons - Traverze Culture CEO/Founder Kenya.

Jacinta Kiruthi Founder and Lead Consultant at In Trade Africa.

Ohanga Henry - Octopizzo - Octopizzo Foundation CEO/Founder.

Dr Timotthy Owase- CEO,Kenya Film Commission
Agenda

1. Unlocking diaspora cultural tourism potential

2. Investment models in lodges, heritage sites

3. Kenya as Hub for Diaspora Cultural Exchange

4. Policy required to drive tourism growth

 

Goal: Showcase clear avenues for investment in culture and hospitality.
 

Coffee Break & Lounge Networking

10:45-11:15

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Session 2: Energy and Solid Minerals

Charlotte Nangolo - Mining Entrepreneur
 

Mid-Morning Fireside Chat

12:00-12:20

Host + High-profile guests on Leadership & Diplomacy: Role of diaspora in shaping Africa’s foreign policy and cross-border investment frameworks. 

Kenety S. Gee - Author Generational Shift 

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12:20-12:40

Keynote Speaker

Prof. PLO Lumumba: From the Diaspora to the Motherland: Driving Innovation and Investment

 

Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

12:40-1:30
Buffet lunch plus vendor stroll; fintech, agritech, real estate, wellness booths. Sponsored video roll.

 

Afternoon Fireside Chat 1:

1:30-1:50

- Arvocap Sponsored:

Moderator: Jennifer Onwumere - Jen-gerbread Marketing LLC.Dallas, United States.

Monicah Mwaniki - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Arvocap Asset Managers

Mr. Kiprono Kittony, Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Kenya.

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Firechat 2:

1:50 - 2:05

Host + High-profile guests on 21st Century Youth: Building Africa’s Future Now

J David Washington - CEO 7 Hills Group United states.

Giovanni Volpe- Co-founder Still I Rise Foundation.

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Session 3: Creative Economy

2:05-2:35

Moderator: Olwal Dickens

Panelist:

Jackie Wamai-Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Co-ordinator, International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network

Fedari Oyagi-executive Director, Utetezi Arts and Insights

Peter Kawa-Founder and CEO, Sanaa Post

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Agenda

1. Agenda

2. Articulate verticals in visual arts, film, music, and creative-tech.

3. Highlight monetization pathways via festivals, streaming, IP/NFT.

4. Outline infrastructure & policy needs.

 

Goal: Position Kenya’s creative economy as investible to diaspora and global capital

 

 

Session 4: Healthcare & Wellness (Panel)

2:35-3:00

Moderator: Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad

Panelists:

Dr. Amit Thakker - Kenya.

Dr Kike Odua - United States.

Pastor Jimmy Mann - United States.

Felix Osano - CEO Nairobi Hospital

Agenda

Private sector growth potential

Wellness retreats + telehealth

PPP in rural health

Goal: Illustrate the healthcare sector as a strategic diaspora portfolio.

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Tea & Exhibitor Networking

3:00-3:20
Light refreshments over demos & exchange

 

Late Afternoon Fireside Chat

3:20-3:40

Moderator: Deborah Samuels

Digital Economy: Diaspora, Data & Africa’s Digital Leap 

Sonja Moffet - CEO of SONAI Strategies United States 

Chuma Ukeagu CEO Snapnet Technologoies Nigeria

 

Session 5: Real Estate & Infrastructure (Panel)

3:40-4:25

Moderator: Emily Anderson - President at Halff Associates Texas, United States.

Panelists: 

Dr. George Wachiuri - CEO Optiven Group Kenya.

Dr. Daniel Moses - Founder Property Wealth Corporation . London, United Kingdom.

Hanna Atiase C.E.O at E. Wells Realty and Consultancy Accra, Ghana.

Dr Femi Joshua Founder / CEO FJ Global Properties ltd. Nigeria.

Agenda
Affordable housing demand
Infrastructure investment returns
Land regs and incentives
 

Goal: Frame infrastructure as diaspora-accessible assets
 

Closing Remarks & Invitation to Gala

4:30-4:50
The host wraps and invites guests to Gala Night

 

Day 3: Saturday, August 9

 

Africa Gala Night 6:00 PM: 10:00 PM
Pan Pacific Poolside

6:00-6:30 Champagne reception with live music and entertainment.

6:30-6:45 Host introduction & recap of Day 2 highlights.

6:45-7:15 Cultural showcase; music, dance, poetry.

7:15-7:30 Diaspora speaker reflection.

7:30-8:30 Dinner & table networking.

8:30-9:00 Awards (Investors & Startups) or pitch highlights.9:00-10:00 Live band, DJ set & informal networking.