H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, is a renowned technology and public policy expert. He is the Special Envoy for Technology for the Republic of Kenya and founding director for Africa at the Thunderbird School for Global Management at Arizona State University In 2018, Apolitical named him one of the World's 100 most influential people in digital government. In 2023, Africa Com listed him among Africa's Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Technology and Telecommunications. In 2023, the United Nations Secretary-General appointed him to his High-Level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence (HLAB). In August 2024, Amb. Thigo was globally recognized by Mozilla under their RISE25 Award as one of five advocates leading the development of artificial intelligence ethically, inclusively, and transparently. On December 12, 2023, during Kenya’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary, he was awarded the Presidential Commendation, Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S), for his distinguished service to the country.

Harry has 25 years of experience in the tech industry. He's the founder and the Executive Director of Kenya-founded DEMO Africa, a launchpad for emerging technologies and trends on the continent. He's also the Co-founder and Director of the African eDevelopment Resource Centre; Co-founder and Director of the Events Management Solutions.

Mr. Kemei was appointed as the Authority’s Director-General on 7th October, 2024. In this role, he is tasked with championing and spearheading execution of the Authority’s mandate as outlined in the Competition Act CAP 504. He has a wealth of expertise and knowledge spanning over 30 years in various sectors, including regulatory, financial, academia, health, tourism, energy, commercial and corporate governance, with over fifteen years in senior leadership roles. His skillset includes corporate and financial management, accounting, project implementation, resource mobilization, collaboration with global agencies, and stakeholder management. Mr. Kemei holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Nairobi. He is a qualified public accountant, a Certified Regulation Specialist, and a certified practitioner in executive coaching. He previously worked at DGMB Training Solutions Ltd, the Electricity Regulatory Board (now the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority), the Nation Media Group, Windsor Golf Hotels & Country Club Ltd, Kenya Shell (now Vivo Energy) and lectured at five (5) universities, among others. In addition, he has served on public sector Boards as a chairperson and director at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Zep Re, Kenya Medical Training College. He has served as the chair of the audit committee at the Commission for Revenue Allocation.

Francis is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of distinguished experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in diverse industries. His expertise extends to providing strategic consultation on information security and data privacy for both public and private sector organizations. Throughout his career, Francis has held pivotal roles such as Head of IT at TripleOKlaw LLP and GTBank Kenya, as well as serving as the Head of Information Security at Twiga Foods Ltd. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and currently serves on the advisory board of dx5 (Formerly CIO Africa), showcasing his commitment to shaping the future of information technology. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Francis contributes to academia as a part-time lecturer in the School of Information Systems and Technology at USIU-Africa. Francis holds an MSc in Information Systems Security from Strathmore University and a BSc in Business Information Systems from Middlesex University, UK. His qualifications include the esteemed MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist), and he is presently pursuing the prestigious CCISP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. Furthermore, Francis is dedicated to advancing his academic pursuits, currently undertaking a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology at USIU-Africa.

James Ayugi, the visionary behind Webmasters Kenya Ltd, has over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. As the Founder and CEO, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the company as a trusted partner for organizations looking to implement modern, scalable technology solutions. James is also the Founder of eCitizen Kenya, an initiative that revolutionized access to government services across Kenya. His leadership is grounded in a deep understanding of business needs and a passion for driving digital transformation. James continues to lead with strategic foresight, ensuring Webmasters Kenya remains at the forefront of the tech industry in Africa.

Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor is a leading expert in Cyber Security and Blockchain Intelligence, shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the Regional Training Lead for Crystal Intelligence, he has played pivotal roles in advancing security infrastructure across the continent. He also founded Africahackon, a Cyber Security collective focused on capacity building. Dr. Mawudor holds a PhD in Cyber Security and serves on prestigious advisory boards, including EC-Council's CTIA, Moringa school and Ushahidi. With over a decade of experience, he is a recognized speaker at 340+ tech conferences, known for his expertise in Cyber Security Strategy, Resilience, and Blockchain Intelligence. His work has earned him recognition, including Tribe of Hackers: Blue Team 2020 and Top 40 Under 40 in Kenya. He has held roles in organizations like Dimension Data/NTT, Cellulant, and Ushahidi, successfully implementing IT security strategies to protect critical business environments.

Joel Karubiu is a dedicated professional committed to thriving in an enabling environment. He is an instigator of innovation, consistently identifying and monetizing opportunities with a focus on diligent planning and relentless execution. Joel's unwavering determination ensures successful product market entry by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. He offers selfless and ethical leadership, serving as an influencer and agent of positive change. As an astute marketer, Joel brings extensive experience in both service and product marketing, with a particular interest in sports marketing and country branding. His wide-ranging experience covers new product development, product launches, and route-to-market execution, making him an excellent brand custodian. Specialties: sports marketing, organizational and country branding, rebranding, brand custodianship, and engaging in intellectual discourse on marketing and proposal analysis.

Andrew is a Manager - Digital Infrastructure at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), currently providing strategic guidance on innovative connectivity initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth and positive social impact across Africa. With extensive experience spanning over 16 years, he has successfully led teams and executed complex network projects, including infrastructure design, network performance optimization and client-focused service delivery. As a Technology Leader, Andrew specialized in delivering bespoke digital solutions, managing large-scale projects, and to ensure client expectations are met. He remains passionate about developing equitable and environmentally conscious digital infrastructure solutions that bridge digital divides and empower communities. Andrew holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management and a Bachelor of Computer Science. His professional journey includes significant contributions to technology-driven projects across various African countries, reinforcing his reputation for innovation and reliability.

Fred is an Electrical Engineer and holds various IT professional certifications among them; Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISK), Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). He has more than 21 years of experience in management of ICT enterprise systems, covering Hardware Systems Infrastructure, High-end Data Center systems, Networks and Communication Systems, Database Systems and Digital Payment Channels (E-payment Systems). Prior to joining Kenya Airways, he worked for KCB Bank Group and Equity Bank Group Limited at senior leadership levels. He has a solid track record in aligning the technology agenda to the corporate strategy to enable the business to achieve strategic goals. He has proven capabilities of helping to maximize returns from technology investments to improve operational effectiveness.

Frank Raudo is a corporate and technology lawyer and an Associate in the Corporate and Tech teams at the Nairobi office of Spencer West. He advises across the full lifecycle of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, and strategic joint ventures. He also provides strategic IP, data, and technology advice to help clients structure and negotiate complex, tech- and data-rich transactions such as AI collaborations, licensing agreements, outsourcing arrangements, and digital infrastructure deals. With experience across international and regional law firms, as well as an in-house role at Google’s corporate counsel team, Frank brings a commercially grounded, cross-functional approach to both transactional and fast-paced advisory matters. He supports high-growth businesses and public sector stakeholders navigating regulatory and policy issues across TMT, digital markets, and emerging companies.

As an Executive Technology Business Leader, I have over 20 years experience in delivering technology solutions to customers on the African Continent. I thrive in growing new business units whether its new products or new regions. I believe in building brands for scale and building long term customer relationships. I also am very passionate about the startup ecosystem and building the new technology companies for the African future.

Experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with 8 years of impactful leadership and technical expertise. Proven track record in managing IT security strategies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture. Skilled in penetration testing, threat intelligence, and incident response, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic planning and thought leadership. Recognized for fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, resulting in outstanding team performance and aligning products with evolving customer needs. Adept at developing comprehensive cybersecurity training programs and spearheading initiatives to raise awareness and enhance digital security. Ready to leverage extensive experience to drive excellence in cybersecurity engineering.

Felix Ochuoga is the founder of HekoPay, Africa’s first truly interoperable wallet and cross-border marketplace ecosystem. With a bold vision of a borderless, self-reliant Africa, he is building the digital infrastructure to unlock intra-African trade and sovereign value chains. Formerly COO at high-growth ventures Tusenti and Meridian, Felix blends deep operational expertise with strategic foresight. His work sits at the intersection of AI, blockchain, policy, and marketplace design—engineering systems that convert friction into scalable flows of capital, trust, and opportunity. Felix is known for advising on digital currency and AI policy, mentoring women in tech and youth in fintech, strategy and business development, IP monetization, shapeing policy via forums like Connected Summit, AI x AML, building tech that roots value in Africa while enabling global reach and being featured by BBC, Microsoft, Spice FM, and AFDB. Felix is leading HekoPay’s mission: “A trading continent is a thriving continent.” He’s not just dreaming of Africa’s financial future — he’s building it.

With over a decade of experience in technology, Kenneth specializes in cloud solutions, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity, leading digital transformation efforts across sectors, particularly in fintech. He holds both CISSP and CISM certifications and is a mentor. As a technology expert, he excels at aligning cutting-edge technology innovations with business objectives, driving growth, optimizing operations, and enabling organizations to stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Zealous in customer and key stakeholder engagement, curating security solutions that address the cybersecurity constraints customers experience. Adept in cybersecurity Framework and standards-Data protection, ISO/IEC 27001, 31000, 27031 and NIST, Governance (Laws and regulations, policies, audit), user awareness training, asset inventory, security operation concepts i.e. SIEM, SOC, Vulnerability Management, prevention, detection, remediation, and incident response. Knowledge in security architecture access control, network design, secure baseline configuration and Risk assessment VAPT, 3rd party audit and source code scans

As a dynamic Information & Cybersecurity Leader, I specialize in aligning enterprise security with business growth across diverse industries, from banking and telecoms to fintech and regulatory bodies. With over 7 years of global experience, I bring a sharp eye for compliance, a proactive mindset for risk and a proven ability to transform complex frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and GDPR into real-world resilience. I've successfully led high-impact GRC programs in over 10 countries including Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, UK and Canada; delivering regulatory assurance, enhancing security posture and driving stakeholder confidence at all levels. I’m passionate about shaping future-ready, business-aligned cybersecurity strategies that are practical, scalable and sustainable.