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Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth
27th November - 1st December 2023 Nairobi
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Kenya innovation week commonwealth edition
Who to Expect
Why will thousands of people gather in Nairobi for KIW 2023 - CW ED? Listen to bespoke speakers eager to share their expertise, enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, explore proprietary software that will maximise your experience, and so much more.
- Government leaders
- Global development leaders
- Start-ups and Innovators
- Private sector
- Academia and researchers
- Funders and Investors
- Youth and Students
- Trade organization representatives
Why Attend
Find out how you can make the most of KIW 2023 - CW ED based on your interests and career path
Startups
Feature your business to potential clients and investors and get to gain credibility in your industry
Investors
Explore lucrative investment opportunities at the front table of the Commonwealth innovation ecosystem
Government Leaders
First hand evaluation on how to best drive change in the various nations to motivate innovation
Academia and Researchers
Get first-hand information from the experienced experts in various fields of innovations
Policy Makers
Gain greater insights and global perspectives from attendees internationally and adopt new policies
Youth and students
Interact and network with other innovative students and learn how to establish successful ventures.
Private sector
Network, get meaningful insights and investments from interacting with the public and private sector
Development Partners
Explore collaboration opportunities with potential development partners and venture into new ideas
Experience the Future of Innovation
Kenya Innovation Week 2023 - Commonwealth Edition unites top experts and innovators to share insights for navigating uncertain times. Gain valuable knowledge and ideas through inspiring keynotes, panels, and workshops. Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and those eager to learn from the best. Connect, learn, and grow with us!
KIW 2023 - CW ED Speakers
Expect a star-studded line-up of world-renowned speakers and industry leaders, who will deliver thought-provoking keynotes, interactive sessions, and panel discussions.

H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., C.G.H.
President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces

Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC
Secretary-General, Commonwealth Secretariat

Hon. Ababu Namwamba, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports

Prof Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal
Serial Entrepreneur, Former Member of Parliament, Investor and Educator
Join Us as an Exhibitor: Express Your Interest in Showcasing Your Brand!
Be among the first to know about prime locations and booth availability. At KIW 2023 - CW ED you will maximise your brand exposure, network with industry leaders, and showcase your latest products to a diverse audience at our upcoming expo.
Thrilling Highlights from Kenya Innovation Week 2022
The Kenya Innovation Week 2022 was a successful and dynamic event that brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials to share ideas and showcase their latest offerings. Attendees left feeling energized and inspired by the diverse group of participants and the potential of Kenya's innovation ecosystem.
Over 90% of attendees
rated the event as excellent or very good
Over 70% of attendees
reported making valuable connections and discovering new opportunities
Keynote sessions rated highly
Attendees gave keynote speaker sessions an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Over 10,000 social media mentions
Over 10,000 social media mentions
were generated for the event.