Blue Economy Summit
Building an Inclusive Blue Future
- 2 – 4 October
- KENYA , Mombasa 2024
- Edition
WHY ATTEND BLUE ECONOMY SUMMIT About Blue Economy Summit
Building an Inclusive Blue Future
The Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit is a three day event that will seek to expand knowledge and opportunities that will foster the growth of the blue economy. We in particular delve into sectors in which there are the greatest possible employment effects for women and youth– such as renewable energies, eco-tourism, circular economy, and waste management including biomass, sustainable agriculture and agricultural processing, Blue Economy (BE) and sectors with “green business models” in traditional sectors, such as transport & logistics or construction. We are inviting all stakeholders all over the world to this third annual game-changing event.
LISTEN TO THE Event Speakers
H. E. Henriette Geiger
Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
Deputy British High Commissioner to Kenya
H.E. Katarína Leligdonova
Slovak Ambassador to Kenya
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm
Ambassador of Norway to Kenya
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm
Ambassador of Norway to Kenya
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm is the Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya, Somalia and Seychelles and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-HABITAT from September 2021. Prior to taking up his current position, he was the Ambassador to Ghana (2017-2021) and to South Sudan before that (2016-2017). Ambassador Holm has had an extensive career in the Norwegian Foreign Ministry spanning close to three decades and has served in several posts abroad including, Minister Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in South Sudan (2014-2016), Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria (2008-2011) and in a variety of posts at headquarters including: Acting Special Envoy and Policy Director for Sudan/South Sudan (2013-2014), Senior Advisor for European Department (2006-2008), Senior Advisor for Horn of Africa (2005-2006), Acting Assistant Director General in the Section for East & Southern Africa (2005) and Section for Southern & Western Africa (2004).
H.E Holm holds a Master’s in Social Anthropology from the University of Oslo.
Enos Masinde Weswa
Country Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub
Amb. Nancy Karigithu
Advisor Blue Economy @ Executive Office of the President of Kenya
Zenab Said
Coast Region Program Manager, Aga Khan Foundation
Abdi Mohamed
Managing Director/ CEO, Absa Bank Kenya
Confrey Alianji
Africa Region Innovation Enabler, WWF
Martha Mghendi-Fisher
Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, Philanthropist
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Programme Director (Conservation Finance), Miamba Yetu
Dr. Asma Awadh
Coastal Kenya Programme Manager, WWF
Florian Lux
Go Blue Project Manager, UN-Habitat and UNEP
Patricia Kinyolo
Associate Program Management Officer, UNEP
Jeff A. Ardron
Africa Oceans Director, The Nature Conservancy
Tuqa Jirmo
Manager - Blue economy - WIO, The Nature Conservancy
Dr. Julius N Ndogoni
Senior Consultant - Blue Economy and Fisheries, Bailey Consulting Group Ltd
Lillian Mulupi
Program Officer, Marine Conservation, ifaw
Georgina Avlonitis
Program Management Officer, UNEP
Dr. Mikah Nyaberi
CEO, Kenya Fishing Industries Corporation
Denisa Močková
Development Cooperation Counsellor, Slovak Embassy in Kenya
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Dr. David Mirera
Assistant Director, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
Julius Owino Ndeke
CEO, Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA)
Esther Mumba
Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation
Mary Garbutt
Sector Head, Business Banking Coast Region, Absa Bank Kenya
Basil Angaga
Chief Sustainability Officer, County Government of Mombasa
Dr. Eric Ruto
President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)
Mercy Mukulu
Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
Judy Kepha Gona
Executive Director, Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda
Wangari Theuri
Senior Program Manager, BlueBiz, TechnoServe Kenya
Cyprian Munyakho
Partnerships Manager, BlueBiz, TechnoServe Kenya
Rt.Fathiya Noordean
Regional Manager(VP), Coast Region, ABSA Bank Kenya
Victor Simba
Manager, Advisory (International Development), PwC
Chepkemoi Magdaline
Founder and Executive Director, EldoHub
Josephine Ndambuki
Chief Manager, Business Development and Innovation, Konza Technopolis
Sifa Kinoti
Climate Leader and Policy Team, YOUNGO
Victor Otieno
Managing Director, Viffa Consult Limited
THE BLUE ECONOMY SUMMIT
Building an Inclusive Blue Future
Our oceans, covering over 70% of the planet, hold immense potential for sustainable economic growth and development. The “Blue Economy” encompasses this potential, promoting the use of ocean resources for economic benefit while preserving their health. However, realizing this potential requires transformative change, especially in empowering women and youth. The Blue Economy Summit brings together diverse stakeholders to address these crucial aspects and accelerate the journey towards a thriving blue future.
SCHEDULE DETAILS Information of Event Schedules
Guest arrival, Registration, Entertainment and Tour of exhibitions
National Anthem. Opening Prayers and Welcome
Blue Economy Summit Overview and Documentary
Kenneth Njihia
Keynote Address
David Ogiga
Halima Shaaban
Kris Ansin
Olaf Seidel
Florian Lux
H.E. Katarína Leligdonova
H.E Gunnar Andreas Holm
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
H. E. Henriette Geiger
Health Break and Entertainment
Keynote: Deputy High Commissioner launch UK-funded Report On Blue Economy Baseline Survey of Kenya Inland Waters and SOKO Plug
Dr. Ed Barnett MBE
Enos Masinde Weswa
Gordon Mumbo
Ocean interesting facts: Spoken Word and Comedy (Open learning)
Ocean startups pitch- 7 pitches (Success Stories)
Startups
- Hanan Mohammed - Sea Earth Organics
- Elipidius Mpanju - My Fish Tanzania
- Fredrick Nyoike - Mega gas
- Arvind Bhudia - Jil Industries
- Hajra Athman - Caino Africa
- Hadija Udodo - Arena Recycling
- Steve Trott - Ecoworld Recycling
Lunch and Networking
Technology Innovations in fishing, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the fisheries sector
Keynote: Director General Kenya Fisheries Service Mr Daniel Mungai
Moderator: Mercy Mukulu- Mombasa Small Business Development Centre Director.
Panelists:
- David Mirera- Assistant Director KMFRI
- Dr. Julius Ndogoni-Senior Consultant - Blue Economy and Fisheries, Bailey Consulting Group Ltd
- David Cheboryot -E4Impact Foundation-Director E4Impact Entrepreneurship center
- Elizabeth Mueni- State Department of Fisheries
- Angela Odero - Rio Fish (Startup)
Showcase:
- Newton Owino - Fish Leather (Startup)
- Dr. Micah Nyaberi - CEO Kenya Fishing Industry Cooperation
- Paul Murage - Pwani Fish and Hatcheries (Business)
Mr Daniel Mungai
Mercy Mukulu
Dr. David Mirera
Dr. Julius N Ndogoni
David Cheboryot
Angela Odero
Destination marketing and branding, strategies for promoting Coastal tourism
Keynote: Tuqa Jirmo- Manager - Blue economy - WIO, The Nature Conservancy (Role of marine spatial plan as enabler for Blue economy)
Moderator: Judy Gona - CEO Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda
Panelist:
- Julius Owino- CEO Kenya Coast Tourism Association
- Ms Lilian Mulupi- Program Officer for Marine- African Director International Fund for Animal Welfare
- Wangari Theuri-Senior Program Manager- BlueBiz TechnoServe
- Hon. Clara Chonga CECM Trade Kilifi County
Showcase:
- Mwatime Hamadi - Gazi Women Group
- Jonathan Otieno- Bike is Best (Startup)
- Dickson Mzinga- Crab Shack (Star
Tuqa Jirmo
Judy Kepha Gona
Julius Owino Ndeke
Lillian Mulupi
Wangari Theuri
Climate-driven innovation, addressing social and economic challenges
Keynote: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS) Showcase
Moderator: Patricia Kinyolo-Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
Panelists:
- Denisa Mockova- Development Cooperation Counsellor- Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi
- Dr Asma Hadi Awadh- Coastal Kenya Program Manager, WWF
- Remy Oddenyo who is the Acting Program Manager for the WCS Kenya Marine Program
- Esther Mumba - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation
Show case
- Steve Trott- Eco world Recycling (Startup)
- Lawrence Kosgei- Twende Green Ecocycle (Startup)
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Patricia Kinyolo
Denisa Močková
Dr. Asma Awadh
Esther Mumba
Evening Networking Cocktail- Hosted by the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, RISA Fund and Sote Hub- Invite Only
Resilient Coastal Cities and Ports: Future-Proofing Communities Amidst Climate Change
KeyNote: Jeff A. Ardon-Africa Oceans Director-The Nature Conservancy
Abel Omanga, Technical Advisor on Climate Change and Circular Economy -GIZ-CoM SSA
Moderator : Mr. Basil Angaga, Chief Sustainability Officer Mombasa City
Panelists
- Gladys Susan Mnjama - Jumuiya Ya Kaunti Za Pwani - Director Investments & Partnerships
- George Awalla, Business Pursuit Lead, Horn of Africa - VSO
- Hon. Gatambia Ndungu, Magistrate, Mombasa Law Courts
- Nashon Njoroge, Physical and Land Use Planner
Jeff A. Ardron
Abel Omanga
Basil Angaga
George Awalla
Gladys Susan Mnjama
Nashon Njoroge
Hon. Gatambia Ndungu
Startup pitches
The Startups
- Caino Africa
- My Fish Tanzania
- Eco World Recycling
- Ndai Africa
- Athel Technologies
- Pwani Fish farm
Health Break and Entertainment
Profiling investment opportunities and climate finance in ocean related ventures.
Case study : Miamba Yetu Sustainable Reef Investment programme by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Keynote: Anton Dahlberg-Tech Bridge Invest
Moderator: Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
Panelists
- Biancah Komora- EAVCA
- Jason Musyoka- Chief Financial Officer at Rology
- Fahd Al-Guthmy- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Georgina Avlonitis, Program Management Officer Coastal and Marine Unit, Marine & Freshwater Branch-UNEP
- Fathiya Noordean- ABSA
- Patrick Nyoike - Senior Manager – Blue Economy, Equity Bank
Anton Dahlberg
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Jason Musyoka
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Georgina Avlonitis
Rt.Fathiya Noordean
Sustainable Harnessing of the In-land Water Bodies Blue Economy Potential
*Unpacking the Inland Water Bodies Survey and the Lake Victoria Region Blue Economy Assessments by FCDO*
Keynote speaker: Eng. Gordon Mumbo from the Africa Centre for Health, Environment and Water Services
Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Cowburn - Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
Panelist:
1. Annah Kamau-A.N Kamau & Co Insurance law
2. Betty Sharon Executive Director Collaboration of women in development (CWID)
3. Dr. Ali Said Matano: Blue Economy Advisor, KDP
4. Mr. Joseph Kapeku – Director Maritime Trade and Development
5. John Manyolo – British High Commission
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Annah Kamau
Technology Driven Solutions for Ocean Conservation and Sustainability : SPARK – Science to Business co-design workshop
Remarks:
- GIZ – SPARK
- OHA
- IUCN
TAFIRI
KMFRI
Co-Design Session
Presentation of Initial Ideas
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Session sponsored by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Lunch and Networking
Technology Driven Solutions for market linkages-Soko Plug session
Key Note & Moderator- Enos Weswa- British High Commission
Panelists
- Alvin Chole- Head of Programs Sote Hub
- Jiji or MESH representative
- Savio Wambugu- Chairman Association of Countrywide and Founder Mkulima Bora
- Josephine Ndambuki- Business Development Manager- Konza Technopolis
- Startup TBC
Enos Masinde Weswa
Alvin Chole
Savio Wambugu
Josephine Ndambuki
Case study-Mombasa County - County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and 2024 Annual Development Plan (ADP) with a focus on Blue Economy
Keynote: CECM Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock
Presentation - Emmanuel Nzai - CEO- Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani
Panels:
Chief Officers Department of Blue Economy, Agriculture & Livestock from Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa and Taita Taveta
Cyprian Munyakho-Partnerships Manager-BlueBiz-TechnoServe
Mary Garbutt- Business Banking Sector Head- Coast Region
Moderator: Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
Emmanuel Nzai
Victor Otieno
BlueBiz - TechnoServe Building sustainable youth enterprises in the Blue Economy
Keynote: John Kingara- Office of the Senator Lamu
Esther Kimani- KNCCI
Moderator- Dennis Otieno- Blue Economy Specialist- BlueBiz
Panelists:
Winnie Mueni- Gender and Youth Coordinator-BlueBiz
Nicholas Koigu- Enterprise Finance Advisor- BlueBiz
Irene Mureithi- Digital Associate -BlueBiz
Wangari Theuri- Senior Program Manager- BlueBiz
Edwina Mwembi -Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Kelvin Muturi - Enterprise Development Advisor- BlueBiz
Mary Garbut - Absa,
Carol Odera - Wise Hub, Kisumu
Tour of the Port of Mombasa (VIP) and evening Networking
Opening remarks and Entertainment
Overview of the summit and tracks- No Moderator Panel
- Victor Otieno- Viffa Consult
- PwC representative
- Jeremy Riro- Fie Consult
- Judy Gona - STTA
- Mercy Mukulu - Mombasa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director
- Patricia Kinyolo - Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project
- Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS)
- Susan Wanjiku- Innovation & Investment Fund Manager, SPARK
Victor Otieno
Jeremy Riro
Judy Kepha Gona
Mercy Mukulu
Patricia Kinyolo
Dr. Benjamin Cowburn
Susan Wanjiku
Announcements
New Projects alert!
- NORAD project- Anton Dahlberg
- Soko Plug- UK Kenya Tech by Enos Weswa
- KIEP- SKIES- MITI, E4Impact- Cecilia Mwangi
- Bahari Boost and Youth Advisory Council (YAC)-BlueBiz- Technoserve by Wangari Theuri
- SPARK - Susan Wanjiku
- CDIN- RISA fund implemented by ACIH- Savio Wambugu
- JKP Announcement
- Announcement of new fund (Coral Fund- Miamba Yetu Project)
- Announcement of Blue Dealbook - EAVCA/SoteHub/FieLabs/TechBridge/WCS
Anton Dahlberg
Enos Masinde Weswa
Cecilia Mwangi
Wangari Theuri
Susan Wanjiku
Savio Wambugu
Emmanuel Nzai
Dr. Fahd Al-Guthmy
Jeremy Riro
Biancah Komora
Recognition of all partners
Kenneth Njihia
Closing Remarks
Awards to distinguished Partners
Photo session, Lunch and Departure
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✅Pre-recorded Q&A session with a keynote speaker
✅Access to all startup pitch sessions
✅Excursion trip to Kenya Ports Authority
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✅Access to all networking cocktails
✅Exhibition hall access
✅Digital conference materials
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