Safaricom hosts 10,000 innovators at Engineering Summit
Safaricom has kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit.
The forum provides a platform for young engineers, scientists, tech enthusiasts, innovators, and stakeholders to engage in knowledge exchange, discussions and envision the future of engineering together.
Under the theme "Charting East Africa’s Digital Destiny” the three-day event which kicked off on Tuesday 18, March, also seeks to champion young innovator's role in transforming Kenya's engineering landscape through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
“This year’s summit is a dynamic platform that empowers Safaricom engineers to showcase their technical prowess and connect with the broader tech community," remarked Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa interacting with participants at the Engineering Summit in Nairobi.PHOTO/File
The summit features presentations by industry experts in different fields who will share how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are reshaping business operations and amplifying human potential in all spheres of life.
Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will share insights and collaborate on strategies to help scale innovations, enhance efficiency, and deliver long-term value to clients.
The summit will further seek to showcase the advances made to meet the needs of the Kenyan and African tech industry as it navigates the fresh challenges and opportunities brought forth by AI, Machine Learning, and Fintech.
Summit participants will be treated to a showcase of the country’s and Safaricom’s engineering practices and products in Fintech, such as the Virtual Reality experiences and games, and other innovations from partners and sponsors.
“Safaricom plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s digital and tech ecosystem and extends its influence far beyond our borders. As a customer-obsessed, digital-first organization, we recognize that the engineering community is the architect of such customer-centric solutions," said Ndegwa.
"Through initiatives like Safaricom Decode, we will continue to empower the community to showcase their exceptional skills and exchange knowledge on best practices, so that we can cement our place as a technology hub.”
Safaricom Decode serves as a platform to showcase engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology advancements, and thought leadership while also emphasizing the alignment with national strategies, the promotion of financial inclusion, and the responsible use of technology.