August 3–5, 2026 · Weston Hotel, Nairobi
Conference
Programme
Three days of keynotes, workshops, breakout sessions, and networking events on competency-based education and workforce development.
3
Conference Days
9+
Keynote Speakers
9+
Workshop Sessions
3
Thematic Tracks
Three Thematic Tracks
Creativity, Innovation & Future Workforce
Digital Transformation, AI & Future Workforce
Green Skills, Energy Transition & Sustainable Workforce
Keynote
Ceremony
Workshop
Breakout
Discussion
Break
3
Monday, 3rd August
Weston Hotel, Nairobi · All times EAT (UTC+3)
Registration, Breakfast & Innovation Exhibition
08:00 – 09:00 Weston Hotel, Nairobi
Opening Keynote Address
Nurturing Competency for Tomorrow's Challenges in Workforce Development
09:00 – 10:00 Main Plenary Hall
High-Level Roundtable
From Competency to National Competitiveness: How Can Kenya Accelerate Workforce Readiness?
10:00 – 10:30 Main Plenary Hall
Keynote Address
Powering the Future Workforce: Nuclear Energy as a Catalyst for Skills, Innovation, and Sustainable Development
10:30 – 11:30 Main Plenary Hall
Roundtable Discussion
From Nuclear Energy Vision to Workforce Readiness: Building Kenya's Talent Pipeline for a Clean Energy Future
11:30 – 12:00 Main Plenary Hall
Expert Workshop Sessions
12:00 – 13:00 Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4
Networking Lunch & Innovation Exhibition
13:00 – 14:00 Exhibition Hall / Dining Area
Virtual Global Keynote Address
From Competency to Workforce Impact: Aligning Education with the Future of Work
14:00 – 15:00 Main Plenary Hall (Virtual)
Parallel Breakout Sessions
15:00 – 16:00 Rooms 1–5
Tea Break & Exhibition Visits
16:00 – 16:30 Exhibition Hall
Innovation Showcase & Reflection
From Ideas to Impact: Selected Innovations from Schools, Universities, Industry and Development Partners
16:30 – 17:30 Main Plenary Hall
Close of Day One
17:30 Main Plenary Hall
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