Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Wednesday 2nd Oct
Climate-driven innovation, addressing social and economic challenges
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:
- Denisa Mockova- Development Cooperation Counsellor- Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi
- Dr Asma Hadi Awadh- Coastal Kenya Program Manager, WWF
- Remy Oddenyo who is the Acting Program Manager for the WCS Kenya Marine Program
- Esther Mumba - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation
Show case
- Steve Trott- Eco world Recycling (Startup)
- Lawrence Kosgei- Twende Green Ecocycle (Startup)
Thursday 3rd Oct
Sustainable Harnessing of the In-land Water Bodies Blue Economy Potential
*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
Friday 4th Oct
Overview of the summit and tracks- No Moderator Panel
- Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
- PwC representative
- Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
- Judy Gona - STTA
- Mercy Mukulu - Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
- Patricia Kinyolo - Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
- Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
- Susan Wanjiku- Innovation & Investment Fund Manager, SPARK