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.

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.

A storyteller at heart, Divine has spent more than a decade and a half building brands and shaping brand narratives for growth-oriented businesses in Africa and the US. Currently, Divine serves as a Fractional CMO for businesses and leaders in need of strategy development and advisory as well as capacity training for their marketing and growth teams Most recently, she served as the Vice President of Brand and Product Marketing at Africa’s leading payments brand, Cellulant. She established the first in-house marketing team in the organization in 2015 and during her tenure was instrumental in launching Cellulant’s first consumer brands - Mula and Tingg consequently launching what was then one of Africa’s early super Apps. Prior to that, Divine was managing a marketing and branding consultancy in New York City where she served as brand and communication consultant to Africa-focused business and brand advisor to top-tier universities such as MIT, Harvard, Columbia, and NYU, on their Africa-based and Africa-centric programs. She also has extensive experience in media as an editor. Notably, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of Applause Africa, a renowned Pan-African magazine.

Michael a thought leader in the technology industry with a decade of experience. The co-founder of Everse Technology Africa, an AI Strat-up focused on AI, data protection and privacy. His professional experience includes serving as the CTO of bluBeetle AI. Prior to bluBeetle he served as CTO of Solv Kenya, a B2B marketplace owned by SC UK Holdings Ltd. Prior to Solv, Michael was the Head of Information Technology and Innovation at TripleOKLaw. Michael has an impressive track record in the industry, having risen from a management trainee at M Oriental Bank to become the Head of Information Technology and later, the Chief Information Security Officer. In 2019, he was awarded the Business Daily Top 40 under 40 Men award for his role in driving digital transformation within the legal industry, A member of the Technical Working Group on Development of Media Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence & Social Media by the Media Council of Kenya An advocate for mental health in the workplace, Michael is also the host of the podcast Mind and Machine Africa. A Co-founder of the Non-Profit Nia za Akili Zetu Foundation, working on AI in Africa. He sits on several advisory boards

Moses Kemibaro is the Founder & CEO of Dotsavvy, Kenya’s first digital business agency which conceptualizes, develops, delivers, and manages high-performance business results for its clients via digital channels. Dotsavvy has been operational for 20+ years spearheading next practices across a broad spectrum of digital marketing offerings. Previously, Moses was the Regional Manager for Opera Ads in East Africa, the Commercial Manager for East Africa at the Perform Group, now known as DAZN and Perform Content, as well as the Sales Director at InMobi for Africa where he led sales in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and Ghana. He was also the Founding Regional Manager at Dealfish East Africa (formerly known as OLX Kenya), Kenya’s leading digital classifieds platform, now known as Jiji Kenya. Moses is also multiple award-winning Technology, Digital Media, and Digital Marketing Blogger and Industry Analyst at MosesKemibaro.com where he rants and raves about all things digital in Kenya and Africa. He is also one of the region's leading digital marketing trainers and a regular speaker and panelist in industry events and also contributes commentaries to leading media.

Business focused and result-oriented Technology leader with over a decade of hands-on experience in leading IT strategy and digital transformation. Skilled in design and implementation of IT services aligned with the business operating model to achieve business outcomes and build technical capability. Strong background in strategic planning, team development, team leadership, vendor management, project management, successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders.

A Cloud Governance & Cyber-Security Consultant. A highly accomplished, talented and knowledgeable ICT professional with extensive knowledge of designing new ICT solutions, Cloud consultation, Cybersecurity, Data protection, System Administration, Network management, Information Security Assurance, ISO ICT – Quality & risk management best practice and information systems audit to improve business continuity, productivity and efficiency. With more than 15 years’ experience in ICT industry; - Co-operate sector, Banking, Government and Private consultation - Cloud consult, Cyber security consultant, Systems Administration, IT Support services and Training. Currently working for KMTC as an ICTO. Jackson is the CEO of Transure Tech Solutions. A fully fledged ICT Consultancy firm with a vast experience in providing cutting edge consultancy services around new and emerging technology areas including Information Systems forensic auditing, Information & Network Security, Cloud governance & Cyber Security, Data protection & governance etc. He is also the Co-founder of Jackson Kimeu Foundation (Driving Digital Transformation in Africa). The foundation has brought access to technology to over 500 people across Africa. With aim of building a digital transformation world where everyone has equal access to Technology through sustainable ICT solutions in the developing world.

Emily Muraguri is a seasoned information security professional with vast experience in Application Security, IT Audit and GRC. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunication and Information Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), She is also an ISO 27001 LI and a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Snehar is a Senior Leader in the African Tech Ecosystem with 15 years experience with Orange in UK/Europe/East Africa in various Finance and Strategy roles. In addition Snehar has been instrumental in scaling Startups as Regional CFO of Eaton Towers (sold to American Towers) in 2018, MD of Azuri Technologies having powered 300,000 households in 5 countries in Africa, CEO of Moringa School having trained close to 10,000 tech students and a 75%+ job placement rate and most recently appointed by Helios PE CEO of IX Africa to build and run the regions largest hyperscaler ready Data Centre business. Snehar has been the recipient of Top 40 Under 40 award by Business Daily Africa and the 2023 Africa Education Medal.

Everline Wangu Kamau is the Senior Territory Manager for VMware East Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, she works with customers and partners in the region to help them explore the effective use of VMware’s technologies to drive their digital transformation and cloud acceleration efforts. A popular thought leader in the East African market, she joined VMware in 2014 as a strategic partner business manager. She has since held numerous roles within the Kenyan office, extending across the to territory oversight. Passionate about education and skills development across the African continent, Everline has played a pivotal role in growing the efforts of the VMware IT Academy in Africa. With over 15 years of experience in the African IT market, she formerly served a tenure at Microsoft in the capacity of partner account manager and territory account manager. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in the oversight of channel partnerships and customer relationships, where she has been able to showcase her strengths in account and sales management, as well as strategic planning. She holds a BSC in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University and an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strathmore Business School.