AGENDA.
Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking | Coffee and Snacks
Kick off the day by checking in at the registration desk and exploring the exhibitor booths showcasing the latest innovations and solutions.
Capture the moment at our interactive photo booth and enjoy light networking over freshly brewed coffee and snacks.
This is the perfect time to connect with peers, meet partners, and set the tone for an exciting day ahead.
Welcome Keynote at Global CIO Forum
Ningil Talaman | Lead Campaign Manager | GEC Media Group
Ningil Talaman
Country Ambassador Keynote Speech
Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Bernard Rono | Head of ICT | Kenya Tea Packers Limited
Maurine Awuor Onyango | Director Ict | County Government of Kisumu
Bitashna Pisavadia | Cio | Oshwal Education & Relief Board
Bernard Rono
Maurine Awuor Onyango
Bitashna Pisavadia
Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership
Discussion points:
What will define bold and unstoppable CIOs in the future?
The balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes
Moderator:
Bernard Rono | Head of ICT | Kenya Tea Packers Limited
Panelist:
Nilton Mutungi | Director, ICT and E-Services | Women Enterprise Fund
Timothy Laku | Fractional CIO/CTO | Startups & Social Impact Organizations
James Mungai | Head ICT & INNOVATIONS, Director | TAI DT SACCO, SITPA
Nicholas Kihara | Head of ICT | Kenya Wine Agencies Limited
Bernard Rono
Nilton Mutungi
Timothy Laku
James Ngurimu Mungai
Nicholas Githaiga Kihara
Vendor keynote 1 (Barco | Avientek)
Dhiraj Patil | Territory Manager -Corporate Sales | Barco
Dhiraj Patil
Panel Discussion 2: The business value of IT – proving impact beyond technology
Discussion points:
How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals
Moderator:
Bitashna Pisavadia | Cio | Oshwal Education & Relief Board
Panelists:
Dennis Katusya Musyoka | Group Head - Technology Delivery | Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya
Bernard Kinyua | Director ICT | County Government of Nyandarua
Kenneth Riany | Head of ICT | Kenya MEdical Training College (KMTC)
Duncan Eric Ogonji | Regional Director IT | Plan International
Deborah Mutungi | Group IT Manager | Sarova Hotels and Resorts
Bitashna Pisavadia
Dennis Katusya
Bernard Kinyua
Kenneth Riany
Duncan Eric Ogonji
Deborah Mutungi
Panel Discussion 3: Key technologies driving CIO priorities
Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Maurine Awuor Onyango | Director Ict | County Government of Kisumu
Panelist:
Reagan Kai | Head of Ict | Imarika Dt Sacco Ltd
Samuel Mbai | CHIEF ICT Officer | University of Nairobi
Sylvester Muoki | Head of IT | Isuzu East Africa Limited
Gilbert Mutai | CIO | Car and General PLC
Maurine Awuor Onyango
Reagan Kai Walli
Samuel Mbai
Sylvester Muoki
Gilbert Mutai
CIO 200 Awards
Recognizing and celebrating outstanding CIOs for their contributions to the Organization
Awards presented in 4 categories (Next-Gen | Leader | Master | Legend)
Photo for award winners
Closing By Ambassadors | Lunch
Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
Then, join us for a delightful lunch—an opportunity to continue conversations, reflect on insights, and network in a relaxed setting.
