KSEC 2024 - Programme

Day 1: Tuesday, June 18th 2024

7:30am – 8:45am

1. Arrival and Registration
2. Space Video / Documentary

8:45am – 10:00am

Opening Ceremony
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Event MC: Mr. Karagania Mwamlole/ Dr. Mwanasha Mwanambeyu
National Anthem/East African Anthem/Opening Prayer
Entertainment/KSA Video Documentary

Remarks by: Brig. Hillary Kipkosgei (Ag. DG, KSA), Maj Gen(Rtd) James Aruasa(Chairperson, KSA Board of Directors), Hon, Aden Duale , EGH(Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence)

Keynote Address by Chief Guest: H.E Hon Musalia Mudavadi, EGH (Prime Cabinet Secretary)

11:30am – 1:00pm

Plenary 1: Mainstreaming Space Economy in National Development
Location: Mega Ballroom 1

Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Philip Thigo

High Level Panel : Hon. Aden B. Duale, EGH(CS Defence), Hon Soipan Tuya (CS Environment, Climate Change and Forestry), H.E. Amb Namgya c. Khampa (India High Commissioner), H.E Amb Roberto Natali (Italian Ambassador) and H.E Amb. Wael Nasredin Attiya (Egyptian Ambassador)

Moderator: Mr. Karagania Mwamlole

11:00 am – 11:30am

Photo Session / Visit to Exhibition Booths / Press Brief/Health Break

Location: Court Yard

11:30am – 1:00pm

Plenary 2: Bridging the Gap: From Policy to impact
Location: Mega Ballroom 1

Keynote Speaker: Shereen Zobra

High Level Panel 2: Eng. John Tanui (PS ICT & DE), Dr. Emmanuel Nkrunziza (DG RCMRD) ,Eng Mugo Kibati (CEO Telkom), Mr. Lochan Sehra( IN-SPACe), Mr. Martin Andersen (Delegation of EU to Kenya)

Moderator: Amb. Philip Thigo

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Networking / Lunch Break

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Concurrent Session 3

Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: Earth Observation for Food Security
Speaker: Kizito Odhiambo (Agribora), Esther Makabe (GEOGLAM)
Panelists: Simon Mulwa(KALRO), Husna Mbarak (FAO), Kiringai Kamau(Murang'a County), Amos Tabalia (Acre Africa)
Moderator: Byron Anangwe(Aegir)
Raporteur: Esther Maina/ Hillary Kibiwot

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Engineering
Title: Developing Satellite Systems for Societal Needs
Speakers: Dr. Ayman Mahmoud (EGSA), Guillermo Roselló (Satlantis)
Panelists: Prof Paolo Marzioli (WildTrack-Cube SIMBA), Dr. Robert Van Zyl (AAC Clyde Space), Minoo Rathnasabapathy (MIT), Dr. Anthony Muchiri (JKUAT),
Moderator: Rose Wanjiru
Rapporteur: Guyo Boru/ Evans Kidada

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Concurrent Session 4
Location: Mega Ballroom 1

Track: Earth Observation (EO)
Title: Use of Earth Observation for Biodiversity Conservation
and Natural Resource Management

Speakers: Faith Mutwiri (KFS), Tor-Gunnar Vagen(CIFOR-ICRAF)

Panelists: Dr. Robert Aruho (Mt. Kenya Conservancy), Prof. Jacqueline McGlade (Downforce Technologies) , Dr. Mark Boitt (MapInfo), Kenneth Mwangi (WRI)
Moderator: David Ongo (ICPAC)
Rapporteur: Viola Kemunto/ Lt Kelvin Kibiwot

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Science and Astronomy
Title: Mitigating Space Weather Effects through Space Technologies

Speakers: Dr. Joseph Olwendo (Pwani), Dr. Amore Nel (SANSA)

Panelists: Prof. Paul Baki (TUK), Dr. Daniel Okoh (UN-ARCSSTEE-NASRDA), Mr. David Franklyn Muhati (KCAA)

Moderator: Maj Aloyce Were

Rapporteur: Zipporah Njeri/ Mary Dusabe

4:00pm – onwards

Health Break and departure

6:30pm – Late

Welcome Dinner ( Invite Only)

Day 2: Wednesday, June 19th 2024

8:00am – 8:30am

1. Arrival and Registration
2. Sponsored Breakfast

8.30am – 9.30am

Plenary Session 5
Industry Showcase
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Day 1 highlights (10 minutes)
Kenya Space Agency Activities( 15 minutes)
India's Space Reforms and Capabilities of India Space Industry- Mr Lochan Sehra( 15 minutes)
Spaceborne Ai Algorithms Rideshare Program - Titus Kiragu (10 minutes)
Lauch of the Africa EO Challenge - Kerryn (10 minutes)

Moderator: Charles Mwangi
Rapporteur: Gideon Nyongesa/ Malkia Kelelue

9:30am – 10:30am

Concurrent Session 6
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: Leveraging Space Technologies for Climate Action
Speakers: Dr. Benson Kenduiywo (CIAT), Dr. David Gikungu (KMD)
Panelists: Prof. Alexandre Caldes (UNEP), Victor Wahome (Aegir Consult), Boniface Akuku (World Bank), Zachary Misiani (Red Cross)
Moderator: Phoebe Odour (NASA Servir)
Rapporteur: Esther Maina/ Lt. Larry Okwach

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Engineering
Title: Applications of Satellite Communications to enhance connectivity in Africa
Speakers: Tom Whitehill (Avanti Communications), Hans Geldenhuys (IntelSat)
Panelists: Anthony Kyengo (Safaricom), Levin Born (Regent Square Group LLC), James Turuthi (Frontier Optical Networks)
Moderator: Lt Col Andrew Nyawade

Rapporteur: Olivia Mwaniki/ Hillary Wainaina

10:30am – 11:00am

Health Break

11:00am – 12:00pm

Concurrent Session 7
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: Fostering Sustainable Urban Development using EO applications`
Speakers: Robert Ndugwa (UN-HABITAT), Beatriz Puig (World Bank)
Panelists: Dr. Muthoka Mbathi (UoN), Mairura Omwenga (Town&County Planners), Primoz Kavocic (Spatial Collective), Merceline Ojwala (DRSRS)
Moderator: Yariwo Kitiyo
Rapporteur: Joshua Nyakundi/ Hillary Kibiwot

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Science and Astronomy
Title: Space Observation and Monitoring Systems
Speaker: Pontsho Maruping (SARAO), Prof Paolo Marzioli (EQUO)
Panelists: Richard Vaughan (KOTI), Dr Adero Awuor (TUK), Dr. Hashim Nadir (KU),
Moderator: Dr Willis Obonyo (TUK)
Rapporteur: Joseph Muriithi/ Mary Dusabe

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Plenary session 8
Title: Unlocking the Potential of Private Sector in the Space Industry
Speaker: John Kamara (Adanian Labs), Maryia Urazaeva (Satellite Applications Catapult)
Panelists: Alana Kruger (Business Connect), Sheena Raikundalia (Kuza), David Cheboryot (ASSEK)
Moderator: Nekesa Were (Medic
Rapporteur: Thaddeus Wanjala/ Olivia Mwaniki

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch Break

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Concurrent session 9
Location: Mega Ball Room 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: Evolution of Technology in EO Applications
Speakers: Dr. Girmaw Tadesse (Microsoft AI for Good), Alex Fortescue (Maxar)
Panelists: Monica Nthiga (HOTOSM), Titus Kiragu (Star.Vision), Prakhar Rathi(SatSure Analytics India)
Moderator: Ronald Dianga
Rapporteur: Frank Bart/ James Kulundu

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Engineering and Space Science
Title: Exploring launch capabilities for the Africa region
Speakers: Stuart Fyvie (Fire Arrow), Guillaume Bigel (Marsh)
Panelists: Sarath Chandra (Larsen and Toubro India), Dr. Patrick Irungu (JKUAT-NAKUJA), Prof Sameer Hameer (TUK), Carthy Kanyi (Vicillion)
Moderator: Nyambura Kamau

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Concurrent session 10
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: EO Data Management and Governance
Speakers: Muchiri Nyaggah (OGP), James Thuo (KNBS)
Panelists: Stella Chelagat (WFP), Davis Adieno (GPSDD), Prof. Godfrey Makhoka (TTU), Rep from ODP
Moderator: Gerald Yegon
Rapporteur: Evans Kidada/ Viola Kemunto

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space 4 Women
Title: Space 4 Women: Opportunities for women in the space and STEM sector
Speakers: Prof Faith Karanja(UON),
Panelists: Ms Brenda Mulele (IFAD), Mr Davis Cook (RIIS), Husna Mbarak (FAO)
Moderator: Njeri Maina
Rapporteur: Amina Noor/ Joan Tanin

4:00pm – Till Late

8:00am – 8:30am

1. Arrival and Registration
2. Sponsored Breakfast

8:30am – 9:30am

Plenary session 11
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Title: Industry Showcase
Day 2 Highlights (10 minutes)
Digital Earth Africa( 10 minutes)
Planet Labs (10 minutes)
Maxar(10 minutes)
Satlantis (10 minutes)
Moderator: Johnmark Otieno
Rapporteur: Gideon Nyongesa/ Malkia Kelelue

9:30am – 10:30am

Plenary session 12
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Title: Inspiring and mentoring the young generation
Speaker: Dr. Eng. Victor Mwongera (YSK), Mary Onguko (AVANTI imlango)
Panelists: 1. Dr Tom Okaya (STEM Ecosystem), Enanga Fale (NSBE), Kimani Wa Nyoike (LeoSky Africa),Jasin Owili (Afribots),
Moderator: Jacques Matara
Rapporteur: Joan Tanin/ Tadzi Stower

10:30am – 11:00am

Health break

11:00am – 12:00am

Concurrent Session 13

Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Earth Observation
Title: Bridging the Capacity gap in Earth Observation
Speakers: Julius Gichohi (RCMRD), Kenneth Mubea (DE Africa)
Panelists: Dr. Collins Mwange (UON/ISK), Dr. Pamela Ochungo (TUK), Meshack Kinyua (AU)
Moderator: Charles Mwangi

Location: Mega Ballroom 3
Track: Space Engineering and Space Science
Title: Capacity development in Space Science and Engineering
Speakers: Dr. Andrew Muriithi (Space Med), Prof Melvin Hoare (Leeds)
Panelists: Hristo Bantutov (Endurosat), Eng. Nyambura Kamau, Dr Anthony Kiroe (JKUAT)
Moderator: Dr. Cosmas Kiruki (UoN)
Rapporteur: Brian Oure/ Harold Safari

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Plenary Session 14

Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Collaboration and Partnerships in the Space Industry
Speakers: Davis Cook(RIIS), DR Jahjah Munzer(ASI),
Panelists: Dr. Hussein Farah(TUK), Joan Chesoni( KSA Board), Luca Budello (Innovate UK), Rupesh Kumar(XDLINX Labs India)
Moderator: Anastasia Wahome
Rapporteur: Thaddeus Wanjala/ Mary Dusabe

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch Break

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Plenary Session 15
Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Title: Establishing an enabling Legal Framework for the Space Industry
Speakers: Victor Otieno (Viffa Consult), Brig Hillary Kipkosgey (KSA)
Panelists: Stella Wawira (Telkom), Dr. Humphrey Njogu (KIPPRA), Catherine Wahome (KLRC), Jared Buoga (SDHUD),
Moderator: Felix Kariuki
Rapportuer: Rachel Olore/ Ian Nzau

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Mega Ballroom 1
Track: Closing Ceremony
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Wilbur Otichilo (Governor Vihiga)
MC: Mr. Karagania Mwamlole / Dr. Mwanasha Mwanambeyu
Welcoming the chief Guest: Maj Gen(rtd) James Aruasa (Chairperson, KSA Board of Directors)

Closing remarks: Mr. Patrick Mariru, CBS (PS Defence)

KSEC Program

DAY 1: Tuesday, June 18th 2024 DAY 2: Wednesday, June 19th 2024 DAY 3: Thursday, June 20th 2024

7:30am – 8:45am

8:45am – 10:00am

11:30am – 1:00pm

11:00 am – 11:30am

11:30am – 1:00pm

1:00pm - 2:00pm

2:00pm – 3:00pm

3:00pm – 4:00pm

4:00pm – onwards

6:30pm – Late

8:00am – 8:30am

8.30am – 9.30am

9:30am – 10:30am

10:30am – 11:00am

11:00am – 12:00pm

12:00pm – 1:00pm

1:00pm – 2:00pm

2:00pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm – 4:00pm

4:00pm – Till Late

8:00am – 8:30am

8:30am – 9:30am

9:30am – 10:30am

10:30am – 11:00am

11:00am – 12:00am

12:00pm – 1:00pm

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2:00pm – 3:00pm

3:00pm - 3:30pm