Microsoft AI Tour Nairobi
Request to join the Microsoft AI Tour in Nairobi, Kenya. This one-day in-person event takes place around the world and is designed to connect business leaders, partners, practitioners and the developer community. Come together and learn about the latest technology and innovations from Microsoft and see how they can empower you to do more.
Turning vision into impact
At Microsoft AI Tour, we’re bringing together senior business leaders and industry experts in AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and turn your AI vision into reality.
Attend an innovative keynote
Senior business leaders are seeking to understand the AI landscape. Join us for a keynote that’ll demonstrate how to harness AI with Microsoft solutions to power your AI transformation.
Attend technical sessions
Learn how you can build copilots to streamline productivity and boost creativity with AI innovations by joining expert-led technical sessions and hands-on workshops.
Meet with Featured Partners
Gain valuable insights into the most pressing questions Featured Partners are solving for customers on their AI transformation journeys today.
Networking opportunities
Connect with peers, partners, and Microsoft professionals by sharing insights and building lasting relationships.
Featured speakers
These speakers will be live in Nairobi. Check back regularly for the most recent agenda and newly added speakers.
Phyllis Migwi
Country General Manager
Microsoft Kenya
Adi Morun
Data & AI Lead
Microsoft Central Europe, Southeastern Europe, Middle East & Africa
Ricardo Rosa
GM Enterprise Commercial
Microsoft Africa
Marco Casalaina
VP Products and AI Futurist, Core AI
Microsoft
Beverly Kodhek
Program Manager
Microsoft
Josh Ndemenge
Cloud Advocate - Data
Microsoft
Rita Okuthe
Country General Manager, Kenya
G42
Malcolm Kijirah
Government Affairs Lead-Kenya
Microsoft
Akua Gyekye
Regional Government Affairs Director, Africa
Microsoft
Otilia Phiri
Principal Corporate Counsel, Africa
Vivian Kigada
Vivian Kigada - Africa Modern Work Lead
Microsoft
Bernice Kubebea
Account Technology Strategist
Microsoft
Joylynn Kirui
Senior Cloud Security Advocate
Microsoft
Calestor Magero
Principal Engineering Manager
Microsoft Africa Development Center
Julia Muiruri
Cloud Developer Advocate
Microsoft
Edwin Wamai
Low Code Technical Specialist
Microsoft
Samuel Kariuki
Apps & Infrastructure Specialist
Microsoft
Nick Keene
Security Director
Microsoft Africa
Phillip Mburu
Senior Technical Specialist - Data and AI - Africa
Microsoft
Bethany Jepchumba
Cloud Advocate
Microsoft
Shadrack Kiprotich
Microsoft MVP
Microsoft
Miriam Mmboga
Cloud Solution Architect
Microsoft
Kelvin Njenga
Digital Transformation Officer
Kenya Red Cross
Joel Onditi
Joel Onditi - CEO
Pathways Technologies
Patrick Muchoki
General Manager & Head of Business Process Management, Technology & Operations,
NCBA Bank
| Time (GMT+03:00) | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM | ARRIVALS, REGISTRATIONS, NETWORKING AT THE CONNECTION HUB |
| 07:30 AM - 08:50 AM | G42 Public Sector Breakfast (Invite Only) |
| 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM | Guest Welcome and Order of the Day by Master of Ceremony, June Gachui |
| 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM | Customer Success Story – M-KOPA |
| 09:05 AM - 09:20 AM | Welcome and opening by Phyllis Migwi, Country General Manager at Microsoft Kenya |
| 09:20 AM - 09:40 AM | Keynote - Driving Transformation with Microsoft AI by Adi Morun, Data and AI Lead at Microsoft Central, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa |
| 09:40 AM - 10:15 AM | Keynote - Live AI Demonstration by Marco Casalaina, Vice President of Products and Azure AI and Beverly Kodhek, AI Program Manager at Microsoft |
| 10:15 AM - 10:50 AM | Panel Discussion - AI in Action: Kenyan Business Use-Cases and Innovation / Moderator – Joel Onditi, CEO, Pathways Technologies / Panelists - Patrick Muchoki -General Manager & Head of Business Process Management, Technology & Operations, NCBA Bank, Kelvin Njenga - Digital Transformation Officer, Kenya Red Cross, Alex Karanja - Head of Data & Digital Transformation, Naivas Limited |
| 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM | Keynote – A Word From G42 by Rita Okuthe, Country General Manager, Kenya – G42 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM | REFRESHMENTS AND BREAK AT THE CONNECTION HUB |
| 11:25 AM - 12:55 PM | (DEVELOPERS) BREAKOUT 2: Introduction to Azure AI Agents and Developer Productivity with GitHub |
| 11:25 AM - 12:55 PM | (BUSINESS LEADERS) BREAKOUT 1: Strategic AI Leadership: Building a Future-Ready Business with Microsoft |
| 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM | LUNCH BREAK AND CONNECTION HUB |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | (BUSINESS EXECUTIVES) BREAKOUT 3: Make Your Data Work for You - How To Transform your business with the latest in Microsoft AI. |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | (TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVES) BREAKOUT 4: Azure for AI Transformation - Infrastructure, Data and Security |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | (DEVELOPERS) DEEP-DIVE BREAKOUT 5: Microsoft Fabric Deep Dive and Securing Genai apps |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | (DEVELOPER) DEEP-DIVE BREAKOUT 6: Hands On Session with Copilot Studio and CodeFirst GenaiOps |
| 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING AT THE CONNECTION HUB |
Featured Partner
G42
Marquee Partner
CIS Group
Showcase Partner
Cloud Productivity Solutions
Showcase Partner
CRA Group
Showcase Partner
Legal Interact
Showcase Partner
SATH
Showcase Partner
Wragby Limited
Showcase partner
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