Building an Inclusive Blue Future
Building an Inclusive Blue Future
The Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit is a three day event that will seek to expand knowledge and opportunities that will foster the growth of the blue economy. We in particular delve into sectors in which there are the greatest possible employment effects for women and youth– such as renewable energies, eco-tourism, circular economy, and waste management including biomass, sustainable agriculture and agricultural processing, Blue Economy (BE) and sectors with “green business models” in traditional sectors, such as transport & logistics or construction. We are inviting all stakeholders all over the world to this third annual game-changing event.
Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya
Deputy British High Commissioner to Kenya
Slovak Ambassador to Kenya
Ambassador of Norway to Kenya
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm is the Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya, Somalia and Seychelles and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-HABITAT from September 2021. Prior to taking up his current position, he was the Ambassador to Ghana (2017-2021) and to South Sudan before that (2016-2017). Ambassador Holm has had an extensive career in the Norwegian Foreign Ministry spanning close to three decades and has served in several posts abroad including, Minister Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in South Sudan (2014-2016), Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria (2008-2011) and in a variety of posts at headquarters including: Acting Special Envoy and Policy Director for Sudan/South Sudan (2013-2014), Senior Advisor for European Department (2006-2008), Senior Advisor for Horn of Africa (2005-2006), Acting Assistant Director General in the Section for East & Southern Africa (2005) and Section for Southern & Western Africa (2004).
H.E Holm holds a Master’s in Social Anthropology from the University of Oslo.
Country Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub
Advisor Blue Economy @ Executive Office of the President of Kenya
Coast Region Program Manager, Aga Khan Foundation
Managing Director/ CEO, Absa Bank Kenya
Africa Region Innovation Enabler, WWF
Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, Philanthropist
Programme Director (Conservation Finance), Miamba Yetu
Coastal Kenya Programme Manager, WWF
Go Blue Project Manager, UN-Habitat and UNEP
Associate Program Management Officer, UNEP
Africa Oceans Director, The Nature Conservancy
Manager - Blue economy - WIO, The Nature Conservancy
Senior Consultant - Blue Economy and Fisheries, Bailey Consulting Group Ltd
Program Officer, Marine Conservation, ifaw
Program Management Officer, UNEP
CEO, Kenya Fishing Industries Corporation
Development Cooperation Counsellor, Slovak Embassy in Kenya
Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Assistant Director, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
CEO, Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA)
Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation
Sector Head, Business Banking Coast Region, Absa Bank Kenya
Chief Sustainability Officer, County Government of Mombasa
President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)
Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
Executive Director, Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda
Senior Program Manager, BlueBiz, TechnoServe Kenya
Partnerships Manager, BlueBiz, TechnoServe Kenya
Regional Manager(VP), Coast Region, ABSA Bank Kenya
Manager, Advisory (International Development), PwC
Founder and Executive Director, EldoHub
Chief Manager, Business Development and Innovation, Konza Technopolis
Climate Leader and Policy Team, YOUNGO
Managing Director, Viffa Consult Limited
THE BLUE ECONOMY SUMMIT
Our oceans, covering over 70% of the planet, hold immense potential for sustainable economic growth and development. The “Blue Economy” encompasses this potential, promoting the use of ocean resources for economic benefit while preserving their health. However, realizing this potential requires transformative change, especially in empowering women and youth. The Blue Economy Summit brings together diverse stakeholders to address these crucial aspects and accelerate the journey towards a thriving blue future.
Kenneth Njihia
David Ogiga
Halima Shaaban
Kris Ansin
Olaf Seidel
Florian Lux
H.E. Katarína Leligdonova
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
H. E. Henriette Geiger
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
Enos Masinde Weswa
Gordon Mumbo
Startups
Keynote: Director General Kenya Fisheries Service Mr Daniel Mungai
Moderator: Mercy Mukulu- Mombasa Small Business Development Centre Director.
Panelists:
Showcase:
Mr Daniel Mungai
Mercy Mukulu
Dr. David Mirera
Dr. Julius N Ndogoni
David Cheboryot
Angela Odero
Keynote: Tuqa Jirmo- Manager - Blue economy - WIO, The Nature Conservancy (Role of marine spatial plan as enabler for Blue economy)
Moderator: Judy Gona - CEO Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda
Panelist:
Showcase:
Tuqa Jirmo
Judy Kepha Gona
Julius Owino Ndeke
Lillian Mulupi
Wangari Theuri
Keynote: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS) Showcase
Moderator: Patricia Kinyolo-Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
Panelists:
Show case
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Patricia Kinyolo
Denisa Močková
Dr. Asma Awadh
Esther Mumba
KeyNote: Jeff A. Ardon-Africa Oceans Director-The Nature Conservancy
Abel Omanga, Technical Advisor on Climate Change and Circular Economy -GIZ-CoM SSA
Moderator : Mr. Basil Angaga, Chief Sustainability Officer Mombasa City
Panelists
Jeff A. Ardron
Abel Omanga
Basil Angaga
George Awalla
Gladys Susan Mnjama
Nashon Njoroge
Hon. Gatambia Ndungu
The Startups
Case study : Miamba Yetu Sustainable Reef Investment programme by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Keynote: Anton Dahlberg-Tech Bridge Invest
Moderator: Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
Panelists
Anton Dahlberg
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Jason Musyoka
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Georgina Avlonitis
Rt.Fathiya Noordean
*Unpacking the Inland Water Bodies Survey and the Lake Victoria Region Blue Economy Assessments by FCDO*
Keynote speaker: Eng. Gordon Mumbo from the Africa Centre for Health, Environment and Water Services
Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn - Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Panelist:
1. Annah Kamau-A.N Kamau & Co Insurance law
2. Betty Sharon Executive Director Collaboration of women in development (CWID)
3. Dr. Ali Said Matano: Blue Economy Advisor, KDP
4. Mr. Joseph Kapeku – Director Maritime Trade and Development
5. John Manyolo – British High Commission
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Annah Kamau
Remarks:
Co-Design Session
Presentation of Initial Ideas
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Session sponsored by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Key Note & Moderator- Enos Weswa- British High Commission
Panelists
Enos Masinde Weswa
Alvin Chole
Savio Wambugu
Josephine Ndambuki
Keynote: CECM Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock
Presentation - Emmanuel Nzai - CEO- Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani
Panels:
Chief Officers Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock from Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa and Taita Taveta
Cyprian Munyakho-Partnerships Manager-BlueBiz-TechnoServe
Mary Garbutt- Business Banking Sector Head- Coast Region
Moderator: Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
Emmanuel Nzai
Victor Otieno
Keynote: John Kingara- Office of the Senator Lamu
Esther Kimani- KNCCI
Moderator- Dennis Otieno- Blue Economy Specialist- BlueBiz
Panelists:
Winnie Mueni- Gender and Youth Coordinator-BlueBiz
Nicholas Koigu- Enterprise Finance Advisor- BlueBiz
Irene Mureithi- Digital Associate -BlueBiz
Wangari Theuri- Senior Program Manager- BlueBiz
Edwina Mwembi -Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Kelvin Muturi - Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Mary Garbut - Absa,
Carol Odera - Wise Hub, Kisumu
Victor Otieno
Jeremy Riro
Judy Kepha Gona
Mercy Mukulu
Patricia Kinyolo
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Susan Wanjiku
New Projects alert!
Anton Dahlberg
Enos Masinde Weswa
Cecilia Mwangi
Wangari Theuri
Susan Wanjiku
Savio Wambugu
Emmanuel Nzai
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Kenneth Njihia
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✅All Delegate package benefits
✅Pre-recorded Q&A session with a keynote speaker
✅Access to all startup pitch sessions
✅Excursion trip to Kenya Ports Authority
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100
✅Access to all keynote speeches and all panel discussions
✅Access to all networking cocktails
✅Exhibition hall access
✅Digital conference materials
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600
✅All Delegate package benefits
✅ Exhibition booths size 3*2m
✅1 dressed table, 2 chairs, 1 waste bin
✅ meals for 2 pax, fascia name vynil cut
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Call: +254 799817560
Email: info@blueeconomysummit.com
