Learning Journey to Silicon Savannah, Nairobi
Date/Venue:
24/09/2018-27/09/2018, and 28/01/2019-31/01/2019, in Nairobi, Kenia
Description:
Get to know an economically booming Africa. Silicon Savannah, where a huge demand meets a newly networked society. Digital Africa as a starting point for new contacts and future cooperation. We in Europe have not recognized this side of Africa yet – our Learning Journey will change that.
Learning Journey to Silicon Savannah
A huge demand meets a newly networked economy
To most of Europe, Africa still means crises, catastrophes and wars, so we have not recognized that Africa’s businesses are booming. Our Learning Journey to Silicon Savannah will change that.
Too few of us are aware of the high economic growth rates of African countries and their pioneering solutions. Africa is the first “mobile-only” continent. 60 % of its 1.2 billion population are owning a mobile phone which gives them access to their bank accounts, acts as a credit card, provides them with medical advice, gives them market information and a platform to sell what they produce – generally it is a tool to earn a living.
African countries have simply by-passed the stage of fixed-line telecommunication, a banking system with only physical outlets and access to the internet only via desktop computers in their economic development. Can you imagine the ingenuity and power of innovation that has been released without Basel III und Solvency II restrictions?
Our program has been set-up in collaboration with LivingLab, a new-generation African think-tank. We show you what one of digital Africa’s hotspots has to offer. We will visit companies such as M-Pesa and hotspot-institutions as iHub or Gearbox. And we will meet local CEOs and other important decision makers. Additionally, we have also arranged visits to important spots of the city and a safari in Nairobi National Park.
What other people say
People who participated at the Learning Journey in January 2018:
“I’ve been touring the world’s Innovation Hot Spots for many years. The Silicon Savannah Journey was the best I’ve experienced so far. There are few regions that are so diverse and have such an enormous potential. Experiencing the innovative power of digital Africa has touched me deeply.”
Stephan Grabmeier, Chief Innovation Officer, Kienbaum und Partner GmbH – Kienbaum Consultants International
“I only knew the promoted program and that was already very good. But the reality then has exceeded my expectations many times! Best Learning Journey ever – strong impact on my life.”
Bernhard Hoetzl, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of kompany.com, Managing Partner of funkensprung.com
“Enhancement of knowledge, fascinating ideas, exciting travel colleagues, start of new ideas ….”
Roland Tscheinig, CEO, OBJENTIS Software Integration GmbH
Program
Monday | |
| Theme of the day: APPROACHING | |
| Morning | “Silicon Savannah: A new Africa breaks free” Lectures and Talks from Nairobi business people and government officials Future Tech Investment in Kenya |
| Afternoon | Field visits to Co-Working Space and to successful Start-ups in ENERGYTECH like Mobisol |
| Evening | Dinner with Nairobi business people |
Tuesday | |
| Theme of the day: DIGITAL AFRICA | |
| Morning | “Mobile phone and mobile money – access to communication and the money economy” Field visit to Safaricom/M-Pesa, world market leader in “mobile money” |
| Afternoon | Field visits to Nairobi’s first open-access makers space and Nairobi’s co-working spaces like Gearbox, iHub and start-ups in FINTECH |
| Evening | Growing Nairobi: Bus ride, talk and visit of Nairobi’s modern malls |
Wednesday | |
| Theme of the day: URBAN AFRICA | |
| Morning | “Trajectory of the middle class” “21st century entrepreneurship: A huge demand meets the networked global society” Reading and discussion with artists and thinkers from Kwani Trust, Nairobi University and ventures in EDUTECH and HEALTHTECH |
| Afternoon | Local tour to Kibera, Nairobi’s biggest informal settlement Game Drive in Nairobi National Park Drive |
| Evening | Free time |
Thursday | |
| Theme of the day: CO-CREATION | |
| Morning | German companies in Kenya Field visit to Eastleigh, “Little Mogadishu in Nairobi” |
| Afternoon | China in Africa Synthesis: “New African-European relations: Co-Creation”End of program at 6pm |
Friday/Saturday | |
| optional: 2-day Safari to one of Kenya’s famous National Parks | |
Who should join us on the Learning Journey?
1. CEOs, CIOs.
2. Business angels und incubators.
3. Decision makers in the fields of politics, business, technology, development cooperation and migration.
What will you get from it?
You will have got …
… a new perspective of digital Africa,
… insights into the techno-economic environment of Kenya and Eastern Africa,
… an awareness of how the digital revolution can meet the needs of people,
… ideas on how to access new markets,
… a sense of what the next global “big thing” could be,
… an understanding of smart approaches to African-European relations.
When and how much?
In the moment we have two dates in our program:
First date: September 24th to 27th, 2018
Second date: January 28th to 31st, 2019
Individual travel to Nairobi on Sunday before.
We start on Monday at 9am and end on Thursday at 6pm.
Program fee is EUR 3.400,– plus 20% VAT
Early bird booking before June 30th: EUR 2.900,– plus 20% VAT
The fee includes a program of lectures, company and field visits, a 4-night stay in a 4-star hotel in Nairobi, a city tour and a game drive in Nairobi’s National Park. Travel to and from Nairobi is not included.
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Who are the organizers?
Hans Stoisser (author of “The Black Tiger – what we can learn from Africa“) and Karin Krobath have joined forces to create this program. They have two things in common: They are both management consultants and both are passionate about African countries. Hans brings his expertise as a Malik-Associate and extensive experience in African countries. Karin brings her passion for brand positioning, innovation culture and empowerment together with honorary board functions for Light for the World.
Organizers:
ECOTEC makes collaboration in Emerging Countries work.
We bring together many years of working experiences with companies and organizations at the interface with emerging countries, top management expertise and partnerships with leading European management institutions.
IDENTITÄTER specializes on Employer Branding and Corporate Culture. Clarity on brands and strategy and focus on innovations are essential.
The Living Lab at the University of Nairobi is a co-creative space for researchers and experts who have a common interest in sustainable urban change.
Our partners are:
SUCCUS | Conferences organizes premium B2B-events in Germany und Austria. The focus is always on innovation and how to make change happen.
PEOPLE make companies succeed.
That is why Kienbaum puts people first in all of its consulting services.
Interested? Please apply here:
For more information
You are welcome to contact us:
Hans Stoisser, hans.stoisser@ecotec.at, +43 676 9200200
Karin Krobath, karin.krobath@identitaeter.at, +43 699 1077 6611
More information:
Report from the Learning Journey in January 2018