Welcome to the Roundtable on Data Partnerships for Development, a high-level dialogue convened on the sidelines of the CIO100 Africa Symposium & Awards.
Co-convened by the Kenya Home of Human Origins (KHHO), the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), and CIO Africa, with support from the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, this session will bring together leaders from government and the private sector, spanning telecommunications, finance, technology, agriculture, and health.
The Roundtable serves as a milestone in the journey toward the Global Data Festival 2026, which will be hosted by the Government of Kenya and co-organised by the Global Partnership and the Kenya Space Agency, taking place in Nairobi from June 2–5, 2026. The Festival will position Kenya at the forefront of global dialogue on how data, technology, and innovation can shape a fair, equitable, and resilient future.
Partnering for Progress
Harnessing Data and Technology to Build Africa's Sustainable Future
This Private Sector roundtable offers a platform to:
- • Catalyse dialogue between business and government on harnessing data and emerging technologies to drive impact across climate, agriculture, health, and AI.
- • Build partnerships that strengthen the innovation ecosystem and promote responsible, inclusive data collaboration.
- • Shape corporate engagement and visibility in the lead-up to the Global Data Festival 2026, exploring avenues for long-term collaboration and strategic participation.
Why Attend
Participants will gain unique insight into how data partnerships can advance development priorities and create opportunities for sustainable, tech-driven growth. The Roundtable provides a platform to connect with policymakers, industry innovators, and thought leaders shaping the data and innovation agenda in Africa and beyond.