The University of Nairobi will host the 8th Edition of the Nairobi Innovation Week from 8th to 10th May 2024 under the theme "Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem through Government-Industry-Academia Linkages for Sustainable Development."
The Faculty of Built Environment and Design will actively participate in this year's event with sessions focused on "Accelerating Innovation in the Built Environment and Design Sector for Sustainable Development through Academia, Industrial, Intergovernmental Collaborations and Community Linkages."
Join us for two insightful sessions:
Session 1: The Role of Digital Technology in the Built Environment and Design Industry
Date: 8th May 2024 | Time: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Venue: Taifa Hall, Main Campus
Keynote Speakers:
- Ms. Lorna Juma, Program Manager (Eastern Africa), Oracle Academy
- Arc. Alexander Mwangi Kamunyu, Project Manager, Konza Technopolis Development
Moderator: Planner Dr. Rose Kitur
Panelists:
- Ms. Lorna Juma
- Arc. Alexander Mwangi Kamunyu
- Arch. Musau Kimeu, Department of Architecture, University of Nairobi
- Arch. Peter Njeru Njue, Department of Real Estate, Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
Session 2: Bridging the Gap between Academia, Built Environment Industry and Design Sector through Appropriate Training
Date: 8th May 2024 | Time: 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm| Venue: Taifa Hall, Main Campus
Keynote Speaker: Jacques Matara, Deputy Director, Kenya Space Agency
Moderator: Dr. Arthur Munyua Mwaura, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Panelists:
- Jacques Matara, Deputy Director, Kenya Space Agency
- Dr. Musyimi Mbathi, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
- Commissioner Reginald Okumu, National Land Commission (NLC)
- Dr. Samuel M Maina, Department of Art & Design
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics on the latest trends and innovations shaping the built environment and design sector.
For more details and registration, please visit: https://niw.uonbi.ac.ke/
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