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

9:25-9:45 Keynote: Pastor Esther Obasi-Ike - Founder/President Queen Esther's Generation 

9:45-10:00. Special Guest Of honor: Kenya Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry.

 

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.

Mr. John Kyalo - 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: Agro Trade, Solid Minerals & Energy

11:15 - 11:40

Bamidele Owoola - CEO Welcome to Africa International

Engr. Iheanacho Azubuike - CEO Diamiics Technologies Ltd.

Andreas Svoor - CEO Munja Kenya.
 

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.

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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.

Dr. Israel Lugadiru - Chairman Nairobi Youth and Student's leadership Forum.

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Session 3: Creative Economy

2:05-2:35

Moderator: Fedari Oyagi-executive Director, Utetezi Arts and Insights

Panelist:

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

Mr. Kevin Kimani Kahuro - Chairman, Kenya International Theatre Festival Trust 

Peter Kawa-Founder and CEO, Sanaa Post

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Agenda

1. Globalization of the Creative Economy Map

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.

Ikechukwu Uzowulu - CEO Vards  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)

Speaker: Peter Karuga- Rep. for GTC

Speaker: Dr George Wachiuri

3:40-4:25

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

Panelists: 

Dr. George Wachiuri - CEO Optiven Group Kenya.

Peter Karuga- Rep. for GTC

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
Ole -Sereni Sky Lounge. Restaurant , Mombaassa Road, Nairobi Kenya.

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.