KIICO 2026 side events feature expert-led sessions that explore priority sectors, highlight flagship projects, and create spaces for investment and policy dialogue.
25th March
Name
Theme
Agriculture
Scaling Climate-Resilient Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
Financing Ecosystem
Catalysing Kenya’s Transformation through Sustainable Financing
Economic Zones and Textile & Apparel
Harnessing the potential of Economic Zones to promote the Textiles and Apparel value chain
mining
Responsible Mining and Value‑Addition for Kenya’s Growth
26th March
Name
Theme
ICT and BPO
Elevating Kenya as Africa’s Digital and BPO Hub
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Advancing East Africa’s Health Security through Kenyan Manufacturing
Livestock and Leather
Transforming Kenya's into a Premium Leather Export Hub
Creative Economy
Powering the Future of the Creative Economy
27th March
Name
Theme
Renewable Energy and E-mobility
Driving Kenya’s Low‑Carbon Future through Renewables and E‑Mobility
Clean cooking
Scaling Modern Cooking Solutions for Kenya’s Green Future
Waste Management and Circular Economy
Investment Pathways and Opportunities in Kenya.
As part of the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026), site visits will provide delegates with curated, on-the-ground exposure to Kenya’s priority investment projects and strategic economic zones.
Financing Ecosystem:
Facilitating Africa’s Development through Financing
Overview
This side event explores how Africa can bridge its financing gap by building robust, innovation-friendly financial ecosystems. It brings together DFIs, commercial banks, institutional investors, and policymakers to discuss bankable pipelines, risk-sharing mechanisms, and the policy tools needed to crowd in long-term capital.
Themes
- Facilitating Africa’s development through sustainable financing
- Innovative financing instruments to unlock new capital
- Capital attraction strategies for FDI growth
Schedule
Time
Session
14:00 - 14:30
Arrival and Registration
14:30 – 14:45
Welcome and opening remarks
Invest Kenya, NIFCA
14:45 - 15:25
Keynote Address: “Investing in the next decade of Africa’s growth”
Ecobank Transnational Inc
15:30 - 15:45
Fireside Chat + Q&A: “Driving innovative investment through alternative financing mechanisms”
CMA/ NSE, KCB, M-PESA Africa
16:25 – 16:30
Closing remarks
Invest Kenya
Main Event Partner
Partners
ICT / BPO
Investing in Africa’s Growth through Digital Transformation
Overview
The ICT/BPO side event positions Kenya as Africa’s digital gateway and a leading hub for technology, innovation, and outsourcing. It will showcase investment opportunities in data centres, cloud infrastructure, fintech, digital services, and BPO operations serving regional and global markets
Themes
- Investing in Africa’s growth through digital transformation
- Kenya: Africa’s hub for ICT investments
- Developing Africa as the next global tech frontier
Schedule
Time
Session
14:00 - 14:30
Arrival and Registration
14:30 – 14:45
Welcome and opening remarks
Invest Kenya, MICDE/ MITI
14:45 – 15:25
Panel: “Investing in Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: Data Centres, Cloud, and Connectivity”
TCS, Safaricom, IFC
15:25 – 15:40
Presentation and Q&A: “Kenya’s BPO/ITES opportunities”
Invest Kenya, BPOAK/ OAK
15:40 – 16:10
Panel: “AI, automation, and the future of work in Africa”
GoK – MICDE/ MITI, Google, Microsoft
16:10 – 16:25
Investor testimonials
iX Africa, Cellulant
16:25 – 16:30
Closing remarks
Invest Kenya
Partners
Economic Zones and Textile & Apparel:
Accelerating investment in economic zones for a competitive textile & apparel industry
Overview
- Attract new investments in textile and apparel industry, driving 20% export growth by 2027
- Catalyze investments in Economic Zones by leveraging the Country’s strategic position as a regional hub.
Themes
- Accelerating investment in economic zones for a competitive textile & apparel industry
Schedule
Time
Session
14:00 – 14:30
Arrival, Registration and Lunch
Invest Kenya
14:45 – 15:40
Harnessing Economic Zones potential to promote textile & apparels value chain
Director - Gatsby Africa, Group COO and Country Head - Tatu City, Manager, Country Advisory & Economics for Eastern and Southern Africa - IFC, Secretary General - Africa Economic Zones Organization (AEZO), Chief Executive Officer - Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)
15:40 – 15:55
Keynote Address
Cabinet Secretary- Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
15:55 – 16:20
Testimonial
United Aryan, CECM Trade, Tourism and IndustryCounty Government of Embu & Chair Trade Investment Caucus,
16:20 – 16:30
Closing remarks
Chief Executive Officer -
Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)
Partners
Creative Economy:
Investing in Africa’s Creative Future: Sports, Media, and the Business of Culture
Overview
- Showcase opportunities in Kenya’s creative industry, positioning the sector as a driver of inclusive economic growth
- Secure Partnerships and investment deals to accelerate growth in the sector
Themes
- Investing in Africa’s Creative Future: Sports, Media, and the Business of Culture
- The Orange Economy Revolution: Positioning Kenya as Africa’s creative hub
- Investing in Africa creative future
Schedule
Time
Session
09:00 - 09:30
Arrival, Registration and Lunch
09:30 – 09:45
Welcome and opening remarks
Invest Kenya, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports
09:45 – 10:20
Panel: “The Business of Sports: Investing in Africa’s Sports and Talent Ecosystem”
NBA Africa, Twende Sports, SuperSport Africa
10:20 – 10:35
Keynote: “Africa’s Creative Economy: Investing in Culture, Talent, and Global Competitiveness.”
Founder & President Invention Studios
10:35 – 11:15
Panel 2 : “Africa in Motion: Investing in Film, Music, and Media for Global Impact”
Netflix, Universal Music Group, Recording Academy
11:00 – 11:25
Fireside Chat and Q&A: “Africans for Africa: Nexus between talent and Digital Infrastructure”
Imagine Worldwide, Red Africa, Nendo Kenya
11:25 – 11:30
Closing remarks
AmCham Kenya/Invest Kenya
Partners
26th March
Mining
Driving Mining through innovation and investment
Overview
- To drive sustainable investment in the mining sector by promoting innovation, fostering strategic partnership
- To accelerate the formalization and integration of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector into the formal economy
Themes
- Unlocking strategic investment in Kenya critical minerals.
- Kenya’s role in the global mining supply chain.
- Kenya’s competitive edge in mining through a robust legislation.
Schedule
Time
Session
14:00 – 14:30
Arrival and registration
Invest Kenya
14:30 – 14:45
Welcome and opening remarks
Director, Planning State Department of Mining
14:45 – 15:25
Remarks
PS State Department of Mining
15:30 – 15:45
Panel: “Positioning Kenya’s critical minerals portfolio for global market ”
High Commissioner of Australia to Nairobi, CEO - Base Titanium Kenya, Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK), CEO - National Mining Corporation, CEO - RTG Mining
15:50 – 16:25
Keynote Address: “Making Kenya a top tier mining destination’’
Cabinet Secretary, for Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs
16:25 – 16:30
Closing remarks
Invest Kenya
Partners
Renewable Energy, e-Mobility, and Clean Cooking
Sustainable financing for renewable energy in Africa
Overview
- Sign strategic investment deals in renewable energy, e-mobility, and clean cooking projects drawn from the Invest Kenya pipeline.
- Showcase bankable opportunities in renewable energy generation and local manufacturing for e-mobility and clean cooking solutions.
Themes
- Integrated solutions for inclusive and clean energy access across sectors.
- Accelerating local manufacturing for a sustainable and low-carbon future.
- Powering Kenya’s Green Transition through renewable energy, e-mobility, and clean cooking.
Partners
Schedule
Time
Session
09:00 - 09:30
Arrival and registration
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome and opening remarks
09:45 - 10:00
Keynote: “Africa’s Green Energy Future: Powering Growth through Renewables and Investment Partnerships”
10:00 - 10:15
Presentation and Q&A: “ Clean cooking in Kenya”
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: “Africa’s e-mobility transition: unlocks for mainstream adoption”
11:00 - 11:25
Investor testimonials
11:25 - 11:30