Shaping Tomorrow's future

Shaping Tomorrow's future

Welcoming Our Distinguished Speakers' Showcase!

15 – 17 May, 2023 | 9:00 AM EST

Our speakers are pioneers in their fields, driving innovation, sparking conversation, and leaving lasting impressions on our audiences.

Discover inspiration, insight, and expertise from thought leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge to our events.

Social Entrepreneurship Conference Speakers

"Meet Our Remarkable Speakers

Chief Guest Speakers

H.E. Zsolt Meszaros

Ambassador Embassy of Hungary, Nairobi Kenya

Keynote Speakers

Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania

Vice Chancellor, Tangaza University

Dr. Fr. Leo Mwenda

Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, Tangaza University

Dr. Beatrice Wairimu Churu

Dean of School of Arts and Social Sciences, Tangaza University

Br. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou

Director Institute for Social Transformation, Tangaza University

Michelle Stella

Country Director, CISP

Symphorien Pyana

CEO, Agromwinda

Dr. Wamuyu Mahinda

Co-Chair, Catalyst 2030 Africa Region

Hon. Dr. John Chikati

Member of National Assembly, Tongaren Constituency

Kenneth Ndua

Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Kenya (SEK)

Janet Gakenia

Assistance Director Enterprises Development/ Nairobi Region Micro and Small Enterprises Authority

Dr. Vincent Ogutu

Vice Chancellor, Strathmore University

Mr. Adenew Mesfin

CEO, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Roberto Carlos Astete Boettecher

CEO RAB CORP TECHNOLOGY SPA - Chili

Shazeeb M Khairul Islam

Founder & Managing Director, YY Ventures

Trevor Koronei Lopokoiyit

Golbal Shaper, Global Shapers

Margaret Kiogora

CEO, National Youth Council

Judith Oyoo

National Chairperson Disability League - SMEP Microfinance

Dr. Orpha Nyakundi

Deputy Director Programmes in Ethics of Science and Sports - UNESCO

Panelists

Hon Ekwom S.P. Nabuin

MP, Turkana North Constituency, Kenya National Assembly

Mike Kipkorir Bill

Founder & CEO, Verb Education

Paula Wallace-Pickering

Training & Support Manager - Gold Youth

Ruth Yohannes

Founder & Manager - Talent Firm

Dr Noeline Kirabo

Director of Operations, Kyusa Academy

Kibret Abebe

President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Ayatam Simeneh

Vice President, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Bethelhem Dessie

CEO, iCog Labs - Ethiopia

Jane Thiongo

CEO, Alive and Kicking, Zambia

Joy Wanjiku Kiminja

Secretariat Lead, Sustainable Futures Africa Foundation

Kidus Asfaw

Co-Founder & CEO, Kubik

Ms. Tizzita Mengesha

Board Member, Social Enterprise Ethiopia

Ms. Itoto Echakara

Sedele Legal Development

Ms. Valentine Muchiri

Global Shaper, Global Shapers

David Mukaru

CEO, Caritas Microfinance Bank

Sr. Agnes Nkatha

CEO, St. Theresa Mission Hospital

Baraka Kerich

Gertrude's Children's Hospital

Fr. Matambura Kashosi Ismael, SJ

Director, AJAN

Ms. Irene Mureithi

CEO, Personal Development Institute

Ms. Mellanie Nganga

Partnerships Manager: SME Access to Finance, TBN

Calvince Okello

CEO, Mshamba

Mr. George Macharia

MG, Food and Agriculture - Equity

Ms. Susan Kahumbu

Founder, iCOW

Owen Muzambi

Head of gold Grads Connections and Microbusiness Development

Mr. Alex Mthobi

Board Member & Trustee, ICMICA Pax Romana

Ms. Makena Mworia

MD, Inkomoko

Ms. Esther Gathigi

Country Director, Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya

Ms. Terry Otieno

Co-Chair, Intergenerational & Youth Subcommittee for the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference

Sylvia Baguma

Head of Impact Management and Learning - Gold Youth

Bruktawit Tigabu

Board Chairperson, Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE)

Robel Debebe

Managing Director, Icon Management and Finance Solutions PLC

Jane Nungari

Consultant Communications Specialist, The World Bank

Moderators

Mr. Meshack Shibanji Mutende

Business Development Manager, Zuri Health

George Jomo

CEO, Solubag

Ambrose Mbuvi

Yunus Environmental Hub

Richard Kakeeto

Ag. CEO, DRC Social Innovation Summit

Dr. Alice Nzagi

Postgraduate Programme Leader, Tangaza University

Maurice Omondi

Manager, CPF Group Foundation

Dr. Mwenda Mbaka

Chairman, Kenya Veterinary Board

Dr. Winnifred Katherine

Training Coordicator, KYUSA

Phyllis Atieno

Global Shapers