Changemakers of Africa | A CEO Forum
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Changemakers of Africa

A CEO Forum

Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill
October 8, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (East Africa Time)

Registrations are either closed or this is now an invite-only event.

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This is an exclusive, invite-only evening that brings together East Africa's most senior Chief Executives and Founders. The event opens with registration and networking, followed by a peer keynote from a fellow CEO on scaling a business in an AI-first market, and a keynote by Sachin Bhatia (Co-Founder & CGO, Exotel) on AI-Human Harmony as the operating model that turns customer experience into growth, margin and competitive advantage.

 

A facilitated CEO-only roundtable gives every leader a voice on the trade-offs of growth, trust and AI adoption, followed by Business Excellence Awards recognising standout organisations, and a sit-down dinner. The format is designed for peer-to-peer exchange between CEOs, not presentations, ensuring every attendee leaves with a sharper view of where to place their next big bet.

The Growth Mandate

AI-Human Harmony and a CEO's Playbook for Customer-Led Growth

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Speakers

Prepare to be inspired and enlightened. We have assembled a lineup of industry pioneers, visionary leaders, and experienced practitioners ready to share the insights that are shaping the future.

Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Exotel
Agenda
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
CEO Arrival & Welcome Reception
Guests welcomed with tea, coffee, fresh juices and light canapés. Informal networking with soft instrumental guitar music.
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Seating & Welcome Remarks
Guests are ushered to their tables. The MC introduces the evening and welcomes Sachin Bhatia.
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Keynote
A focused 15-minute keynote on AI–human harmony, customer experience and growth
Sachin
Sachin Bhatia
Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Exotel
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
The CEO Unplugged Experience | Guitar & Karaoke
Live guitarist performs familiar favourites while refreshments and mocktails are served at the tables. The MC introduces CEO song requests, inviting optional sing-alongs, dedications and karaoke. Each CEO submits one favourite song in advance; selections may be featured in a medley.
7:15 PM - 7:30 PM
An Evening of Connection
A relaxed transition to table conversations and brief optional reflections, accompanied by soft guitar music.
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Dinner & Executive Networking
Dinner served at the tables. Soft acoustic music continues at a conversational volume, allowing informal interaction among CEOs, Sachin and the hosting team.
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Departure
Host thanks the speaker, CEOs and partners. Final musical performance and guest departures.
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