About the Event
Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies are rapidly transforming business, government and society. For Kenya, the opportunities are significant—from driving innovation and investment to improving public services, creating new businesses and strengthening its position as a leading digital economy.
However, this transformation also raises important questions around governance, ethics, data protection, privacy, jobs, skills, inclusion and accountability.
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Governing the Digital Future: AI, Innovation & Responsible Growth is a Capital FM Town Hall that will bring together policymakers, technology leaders, innovators, academia, entrepreneurs and industry experts to explore how Kenya can harness AI and emerging technologies to drive economic transformation while ensuring that innovation remains responsible, inclusive and well governed.
The Town Hall will examine Kenya’s readiness for the AI economy, the opportunities emerging across key sectors, the future of work and the policy frameworks required to build trust and ensure no one is left behind.
Why Attend?
Participants will have an opportunity to:
- Engage in a timely national conversation on AI, innovation and Kenya’s digital future.
- Hear from leading voices in technology, government, academia and business.
- Explore how AI is transforming sectors including finance, healthcare, agriculture, media and education.
- Understand the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI governance, ethics, data and digital trust.
- Discuss Kenya’s position as an emerging regional innovation and technology hub.
- Gain insights into the future of jobs, skills and workforce transformation.
- Connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors and technology leaders.
- Contribute to conversations shaping responsible and inclusive digital growth in Kenya.
Target Audience
The Town Hall will target:
- Government and policymakers
- Technology and innovation leaders
- Startups and entrepreneurs
- Investors and venture capital firms
- Corporate and business leaders
- ICT and digital economy professionals
- Universities, researchers and academia
- Students and young innovators
- Data protection and cybersecurity professionals
- Legal and regulatory experts
- Civil society and digital rights organisations
- Media and communications professionals
- Development partners and innovation ecosystem players
Key Discussion Areas / Objectives
Panel 1: AI, Innovation & Economic Transformation
Focus:Â How AI and emerging technologies are reshaping business, government and society.
Key discussion areas:
- AI adoption across finance, media, healthcare, agriculture and education
- Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and startup landscape
- AI, entrepreneurship and emerging digital business models
- Digital public infrastructure and smart government
- Investment opportunities in AI and emerging technologies
- Building businesses and scaling innovation with AI
- Positioning Kenya as East Africa’s innovation and AI hub
Panel 2: Governance, Trust & the Future of Work
Focus:Â Balancing innovation with responsible governance, inclusion and workforce transformation.
Key discussion areas:
- AI governance and future-ready regulation
- Responsible and ethical AI
- Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- Digital trust and accountability
- Innovation versus regulation
- AI’s impact on jobs, productivity and the workforce
- Skills required for the next economy
- Preparing young people for an AI-driven future
- Digital inclusion and ensuring no Kenyan is left behind
Expected Outcome
The Town Hall aims to:
- Generate actionable conversations around Kenya’s digital transformation.
- Strengthen dialogue around the country’s startup and innovation ecosystem.
- Promote responsible, ethical and trusted AI adoption.
- Highlight opportunities for investment and economic growth in AI and emerging technologies.
- Advance discussions around digital inclusion and access.
- Strengthen awareness around the skills and jobs required for the future economy.
Event Details
Date:Â 10 September 2027
Time: 8:00am – 10:15am
Venue:Â Strathmore University, Nairobi
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