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CIO100 Symposium and Awards

Enashipai Hotel and Resort, Naivasha, Kenya
November 20, 2024 - November 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The CIO100 Symposium & Awards is a celebration of excellence in IT leadership. This prestigious event will honor 100 award recipients, highlighting their achievements in leadership, innovation, and the adoption of advanced technologies such as generative AI and Edge Computing.

 

This symposium is crafted to enhance the capabilities of IT leaders and their teams through relaxed networking, enlightening keynotes, roundtables and presentations that spotlight award-winning initiatives. Connect with industry experts, discover innovative solutions, and build valuable relationships to advance your organization's preparedness.

Innovation at Scale: Driving Business Growth Through IT Leadership

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Topics & Themes

This year, we are thrilled to present a lineup of dynamic themes tailored to ignite discussions and inspire breakthroughs

The Role of Data-Driven Innovation in Business Growth

The Role of Data-Driven Innovation in Business Growth

Cloud Strategies: Moving Beyond Infrastructure

Cloud Strategies: Moving Beyond Infrastructure

Navigating the CIO-CEO-CFO Relationship

Navigating the CIO-CEO-CFO Relationship

CIOs as Business Leaders: Transitioning From Technology Management to Strategic Leadership

CIOs as Business Leaders: Transitioning From Technology Management to Strategic Leadership

AI and Ethics: Striking the Right Balance

AI and Ethics: Striking the Right Balance

IT as a Strategic Asset: Communicating Its Value to the Board

IT as a Strategic Asset: Communicating Its Value to the Board

Building a Cybersecurity Culture: From the Boardroom to the Front Line

Building a Cybersecurity Culture: From the Boardroom to the Front Line

Harnessing Edge Computing for Competitive Advantage

Harnessing Edge Computing for Competitive Advantage

Target Audience

We're targeting the following professionals, industry leaders and innovators seeking valuable insights

  1. CIOs
    Chief Information Officers
  2. CEOs
    Chief Executive Officers
  3. CISOs
    Chief Information Security Officers
  4. CFOs
    Chief Financial Officers
  5. CMOs
    Chief Marketing Officers
Speakers
Charles Washika
Director - ICT and Innovation, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Global Leaf ESG Development Manager, British American Tobacco (BAT)
Group CISO, FirstBank
Innocent Muhizi
Innocent Muhizi
CEO, Rwandan Information Society Authority (RISA)
Group CIO, Jubilee Insurance
Group CIO, Barloworld Ltd
Chairman of the Board, Airtel Kenya
CIO / CTO, Absa
George Njuguna
Consultant, CaaS
Managing Director, East Africa Region, Africa Data Centres
Hartnell Ndungi
CDO, Absa Bank Kenya
Anita Chege
General Manager - Innovation, HFC Kenya
Senior Cloud Specialist - UAE, Microsoft
Group IT Manager, Sarova Hotels & Resorts
Senior Manager - Analytics & Insights, MultiChoice Group
CTO, Servercore
General Manager - Middle East & Africa, Relational FS
Sales Manager, Relational Financial Services
CIO Retail Banking, NCBA Bank
CIO, Unga Group
Regional Lead, Crystal Intelligence
Director Digital Services, Directorate of eCitizen Services
Founder & CEO, Dotsavvy Limited
Carol Odero
Head of Content, dx5
AI Consultant, -
Associate Director, KPMG East Africa
Senior Enterprise Sales Manager - MEA, uqudo
Regional Director IT – Middle East Eastern Southern Africa (MEESA), Plan International
Head of IT | CIO, Car and General PLC
Founder, TechMindset
Director, Meed Networks
Bill Sangiwa
Information Technology Specialist, -
Chief Executive Officer, Moringa School
Amir Grinberg
Managing Director, IP River
Co-Founder/CTO, Curacel
General Manager - East & Southern Africa, BUI
Group CIO, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Manager ICT, Kenya Medical Training College
Chief Manager, Business Development and Innovation, konza technopolis development authority
Mbugua Njihia
moderator
Venture Builder and Solution Architect, Gruppo Potente
National President, Federation of Kenya Employers
Business Intelligence Analyst, Moringa School
Bernard Kinyua Kariuki
Bernard Kinyua Kariuki
Director ICT, County Government of Nyandarua
General Manager, Onfon Mobile Limited
Dr Peter Kamau Njuguna
CIO, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Geoffrey Gitagia
Group IT Manager, Avenue Healthcare Limited
Acting General Manager - ICT, KenGen
Director ICT, County Government of Kisumu
Agenda
Expo Area
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration and Welcome Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Opening Remarks
Entumo
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Keynote
The Future of IT Leadership in a Digital Age
Charles
Charles Washika
Director - ICT and Innovation, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote
Harnessing the Power of AI to Revolutionize Business Operations
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion
The Role of Data-Driven Innovation in Business Growth
Hartnell
Hartnell Ndungi
CDO, Absa Bank Kenya
moderator
Edwin
Edwin Ochieng'
Senior Manager - Analytics & Insights, MultiChoice Group
panelist
Kevin
Kevin Kariuki
Sales Manager, Relational Financial Services
panelist
Hasmukh
Hasmukh Chudasama
General Manager - East & Southern Africa, BUI
panelist
Ken
Ken Mbuki
Business Intelligence Analyst, Moringa School
panelist
Denis
Denis Kuria
General Manager, Onfon Mobile Limited
panelist
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Health Break
Entumo
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Breakout
Special Interest Groups
John
John Dada
Co-Founder/CTO, Curacel
Carol
Carol Odero
Head of Content, dx5
Facilitator
Lounge Area/Fireside
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Winners’ Circle: A Conversation With the CIOs of the Year
Cultivating innovation in IT teams
Charles
Charles Washika
Director - ICT and Innovation, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
panelist
George
George Njuguna
Consultant, CaaS
panelist
Moses
Moses Okundi
CIO / CTO, Absa
panelist
Carol
Carol Odero
Head of Content, dx5
moderator
Mbugua
Mbugua Njihia
Venture Builder and Solution Architect, Gruppo Potente
moderator
sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors of this year's CIO100 Symposium and Awards. Their generous support is crucial in making this event a success. Below, we're proudly showcasing the esteemed organizations and businesses who are helping to bring our vision to life.

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AWS
Freshworks
BUI
HPE

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ManageEngine
Africa Data Centres
Seacom
Relational FS
Servercore
IP River Ltd
Exhibitors

Meet the exhibitors showcasing their innovative solutions and services

DTE
Compulynx x Entrust
Incentro Africa
Computer Pride
Partners

Sarova Hotels & Resorts
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