Day 1 · Plenary I
Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Universal broadband access
- Last-mile and rural connectivity
- Digital public infrastructure
- Universal Service Fund interventions
2–4 December 2026 · Bondo TTI · Siaya County
NyanzaDigitalSummit 2026
Summit theme
Harnessing Digital Innovation for Inclusive Growth in the Lake Region
Doors open in
Doors open on Wednesday 2 December at 07:30.
- Expected delegates
- 800–1,500
- Participating counties
- 6
- Days of sessions
- 3
- Exhibition zones
- 4
01 — The summit
Three days connect six counties around one digital-growth agenda.
A regional platform for government, industry, academia, investors, innovators and youth — hosted by Siaya County at Bondo Technical Training Institute.
- Government
- Industry
- Academia
- Investors
- Innovators
- Youth
Participating counties
- 01SiayaHost county
- 02Kisumu
- 03Homa Bay
- 04Migori
- 05Kisii
- 06Nyamira
02 — Conversations
Eight conversations shaping the region's digital economy.
Plenaries, parallel tracks and a youth hub activation — from the connectivity that underpins growth to the technologies that will define the next decade.
- Day 1· Wednesday 2 December
- Day 2· Thursday 3 December
Day 1 · Panel
Digital Government Services & Smart Counties
- County governments
- ICT Authority and Communications Authority
- eCitizen representatives
- Digital service providers
Day 1 · Track A
Agritech & Climate-Smart Innovation
- Digital agriculture
- Precision farming
- Agribusiness financing
- Agri-market platforms
Day 1 · Track B
HealthTech & Digital Health Services
- Telemedicine
- Electronic medical records
- Community health solutions
- AI in healthcare
Day 2 · Plenary II
FinTech & Financial Inclusion
- Digital payments and mobile money
- MSME finance
- Digital lending
- Cross-border trade
Day 2 · Plenary II
Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Trust
- Cyber threats
- Compliance
- Online safety
- Government cybersecurity readiness
Day 2 · Plenary II
AI & Emerging Technologies
- Artificial intelligence
- Robotics and IoT
- Smart cities
- Future of work
Day 2 · Siaya Hub
Youth, Skills & the Creative Economy
- Digital jobs and online freelancing
- Skills training
- Hackathon and startup pathways
- Creator economy
03 — Programme at a glance
From the official opening to the concert stage.
Day One
Wednesday 2 December- 07:30
Registration, networking & exhibition tours
- 09:00
Opening ceremony & official opening address
Siaya County · Lake Region Economic Bloc · ICT Authority · PS, ICT & Digital Economy · Cabinet Secretary, MICDE
- 11:30
Plenary I — digital foundations & smart counties
Infrastructure and connectivity · digital government services panel
- 14:30
Parallel tracks — Agritech | HealthTech
- 16:30
Innovation showcase
- 18:00
Digital Leaders Cocktail & Networking Reception
Day Two
Thursday 3 December- 08:00
Morning networking & exhibition tours
- 09:00
Plenary II — FinTech, cybersecurity, AI
Financial inclusion · data protection and trust · emerging technologies
- 12:30
Investment & Policy Roundtable
- 14:30
Siaya Community Digital Hub Activation
- 17:00
Summit communiqué & official closure
- 19:00
Digital Generation Concert
04 — Don't miss
Where dialogue becomes commitments — and talent takes the stage.
Day 1 · 16:30–17:30
Innovation showcase
Shortlisted innovations from startups, universities, TVETs and innovation hubs present their work — and delegates vote for the best in eight categories.
- 01Digital Infrastructure
- 02AgriTech & Blue Economy
- 03FinTech & Inclusion
- 04HealthTech
- 05e-Government Services
- 06AI & Emerging Tech
- 07Cybersecurity & Data
- 08Digital Skills & Jobs
Day 2 · 12:30–13:30
Nyanza Digital Economy Investment & Policy Roundtable
Governors, county executives, development partners, private-sector leaders and investors align around three outcomes.
- 01Regional digital investment priorities
- 02County collaboration framework
- 03Partnership commitments
Day 2 · 14:30–17:00
Siaya Community Digital Hub Activation
For youth, creatives, digital workers, innovators and startups — an open dialogue on digital jobs, skills and opportunities with government and the private sector.
- 01Youth & the Future of Work
- 02Youth Entrepreneurship & Hackathon
- 03Creatives Engagement & Fireside Chat
- 04Youth Town Hall
Day 2 · 19:00–22:00
Digital Generation Concert
Celebrate innovation and youth talent while promoting safe, responsible digital citizenship.
- Live performances
- Youth DJs & live bands
- Digital talent showcases
- E-sports
- Creator-economy influencers
- Innovation award presentations
05 — Exhibition Village
Four zones, open across all three days.
The Exhibition Village makes the summit tangible — meet the institutions, companies, researchers and founders building the region's digital economy.
Zone A
Government & Public Services
- ICT Authority
- Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
- Communications Authority
- ODPC
- Konza Technopolis Development Authority
- Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
- Huduma Kenya
- Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB)
- Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA)
- County governments
Zone B
Private Sector & Technology
- Telecommunications
- Cybersecurity firms
- FinTech companies
- Banks and SACCOs
- Cloud providers
Zone C
Academia & Research
- JOOUST
- Maseno University
- Kisii University
- Tom Mboya University
- Rongo University
- Great Lakes University of Kisumu
- Uzima University
- Kisumu National Polytechnic
- TVET institutions
- KEMRI (Kisumu)
- KALRO (Kibos)
- KENET (Kenya Education Network)
Zone D
Startups, MSMEs & Hubs
- Digital startups
- Youth innovators
- Siaya Digital Hub
- Innovation hubs
- Agritech solutions
- Local entrepreneurs
County & university pavilions
County or institution pavilion
A dedicated pavilion for your county or institution, built for you by our events partner
Also in the village
- Live demos
- Job fair corner
- Investor lounge
- Startup pitching area
- Media centre
06 — Speakers
Leadership from national government, the counties and the region.
Official opening
Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
Official opening
Eng. John Tanui, CBS
Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy
Regional remarks
H.E. Kenneth Lusaka, EGH
Chairperson, Lake Region Economic Bloc
ICT Authority (Digital Transformation)
Jessy Maruti Kiveu
CEO, ICT Authority
Data protection & trust
Immaculate Kassait, MBS
Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Infrastructure and Services
Michael Odhiambo
Director, Infrastructure and Services, The ICT Authority
07 — Venue
Bondo Technical Training Institute
Bondo, Siaya County
- Dates
- Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 December 2026
- Registration
- Opens 7:30 AM on Day One
Bondo TTI · Bondo, Siaya CountyOpen in Google Maps
08 — Hosts & partners
Convened with the region's institutions.
Hosted & convened by
Partners
- Siaya Digital Hub
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Who you'll meet
- Government
- Industry
- Academia
- Investors
- Innovators
- Youth
Ways to take part
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800–1,500
Expected delegates
See you in Bondo · 2–4 December 2026