The Event

Event Programme

  • 1

    Day 1

    2nd December 2025
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:00 - 9:00 A.M. Delegates Arrival, Registration and Networking Secretariat.
    9:00 – 9:15 A.M. Host's Opening Remarks C.E.O, Kenya Sugar Board
    9:15 – 9:45 A.M. Chairman's Remarks Hon. Eng. Nicolas Gumbo WAJONYA, Chairman, Kenya Sugar Board
    9:45 – 10:25 A.M.
    Thematic Area 1:
    Decarbonizing & Green Innovations in Sugar Production Facilities     		Benjamin Malwa Langwen
    10:25 – 10:35 A.M. Exhibitor Pitch 1 Synergy Software
    10:35 – 10:45 A.M.
    Bronze Sponsor 1 Pitch
    		 TBA
    10:45 - 11:15 A.M. Health break / Networking / Photo Session All Participants
    11:15 – 11:45 A.M.
    Special Presentation
    Net Zero Transition     		Pauline Dummons
    11:45 – 11:55 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 2
    		 Pioneer Assurance
    11:55 – 12:15 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 1
    Bagasse Activated Carbon Purified Ss-Sc Fortified Liquid Sugar     		Charles Etale Butiko
    12:15 – 12:25 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 3
    		 Muwi Roofing Solutions Ltd.
    12:25 – 12:35 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 4
    		 Smartcane BV
    12:35 – 1:00 P.M.
    Special Presentation
    		TBA
    1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Lunch Break
    2:00 – 2:40 P.M.
    Thematic Area 2
    Lowering the Cost of Production through Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming
    Panelists:
    1. Ruth Jumba
    2. Fredrick Otieno Ang’ienda
    3. Metric Mukhalasie - KCB Bank (Gold Sponsor)
    		 Mukami Gitau
    2:40 – 3:00 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 2
    SUGARINTEL: AI-Powered Precision Farming and Digital Credit Ecosystem for Kenya’s Sugarcane Farmers     		Gillian Atieno Nyangaga
    3:00 – 3:10 P.M.
    Bronze Sponsor 2 Pitch
    		 TBA
    3:10 – 3:30 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 3
    Sweetspot Pod: Smart Soil Pod for Precision Cane Nutrition     		Brian Gillo
    3:30 – 3:40 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 5
    		 Skatoskalo International Ltd.
    3:40 – 4:00 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 4
    Ai-Powered Sugarcane Monitoring and Yield Prediction System     		Paul Wainaina Kimani
    4:00 CLOSING REMARKS & HEALTH BREAK (End of Day 1)
  • 2

    Day 2

    3rd December 2025
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:30 - 9:00 A.M. Opening Session & Recap of Day 1 MC - Johnson Mwakazi
    9:00 – 9:10 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 1
    		 Pioneer Assurance
    9:10 – 9:30 A.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 5
    Bio-Circular Sugar Waste Valorisation (ABCF)     		Benson Peywa Odinga
    9:30 – 9:40 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 2
    		 Smartcane BV
    9:40 – 10:00 A.M.
    KCB Bank (Gold Partner) Keynote Presentation
    		 John Okulo (Director - Corporate Banking)
    10:00 - 11:30 A.M. Health break / Group Photo Session / Networking All Participants
    11:00 – 11:40 A.M.
    Thematic Area 3:
    Enhancing Efficiency in Sugarcane Transport & Logistics
    Panelists:
    1. Michael Mukolwe
    2. Dan Muga
    3. Samwel Obago - KCB Bank (Gold Sponsor)
    4. Caroline Kasisi - KESRETI (Bronze Sponsor)
    		 Dr. Paul Orengoh
    11:40 – 12:05 A.M.
    Special Exhibitor Pitch
    		 Skatoskalo International Ltd.
    12:05 – 12:15 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 6
    CacaoCane Reserve – Organic Jaggery Chocolates     		Lennox Ochieng Onyuro
    12:15 – 12:25 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 3
    		 Synergy Software
    12:25 – 12:35 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 7
    SugarTrace – IoT Blockchain Supply Chain     		Hudson Olelo Odhiambo
    12:35 – 1:00 P.M.
    Special Presentation
    		 Gerald Yegon - Planet Labs PBC
    1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Lunch Break
    2:30 – 3:10 P.M.
    Thematic Area 4:
    Decentralizing Access to Clean & High-Quality Planting Material
    Panelists:
    1. Derrick Esike
    2. Kibet Duncan
    		 Edwin Shikanda
    3:10 – 3:30 P.M.
    Equity Bank (Other Sponsor) Keynote Presentation
    1. Ashford Karuga - (Head of Manufacturing)
    2. George Ochola - (Sector Specialist, Sugar and Crops)
    3:30 – 3:40 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 4
    		 CFAO
    3:40 – 3:50 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 8
    Smart Cooperative Reinvention Model (SCRIM)     		Joshua Maina
    3:50 – 4:00 P.M.
    Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) - (Cocktail) Sponsor Presentation
    		 Tony Bett - (Senior Relationship Manager Corporate & Institutional Banking)
    4:00 – 4:10 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 5
    		 Muwi Roofing Solutions Ltd.
    4:10 – 4:20 P.M.
    Innovation Spotlight 9
    Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Low-Carbon Soil Stabiliser     		Kelvin Kamau
    4:20 – 4:30 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 6
    		 Wilo East Africa
    7:00 P.M. - 11:59 P.M. Networking and Cocktail Hosted by DTB Bank - Cocktail Sponsor
    Awarding of Best Exhibition Stand
    11:59 P.M CLOSE OF DAY 2
  • 3

    Day 3

    4th December 2025
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:30 - 8:50 A.M. Opening Session & Recap of Day 2 MC - Johnson Mwakazi
    8:50 – 9:00 A.M.
    Innovation Spotlight
    Eco²-SHE – Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Sanitary Pads from Sugarcane Bagasse     		Teresia Nyandoro
    9:00 – 9:10 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 1
    		Muwi Roofing Solutions
    9:10 – 9:50 A.M.
    Thematic Area 5:
    Consumer Trends, Product Diversification & Market Competitiveness
    Panelists:
    1. Vera Mburugu
    2. Willis Oduor
    		 Kenn Nyangwara
    9:50 – 10:00 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 2
    		 CFAO Ltd.
    10:00 – 10:20 A.M.
    Innovation Spotlight
    Biodegradable & Soluble Sanitation Innovations     		Martin Kiyeng & Cherlene Oloo
    10:20 – 10:40 A.M.
    Bronze Sponsor Presentation
    Kipchimchim Group     		Brenda Soi
    10:40 - 11:00 A.M. Health break / Group Photo Session All Participants
    11:00 – 11:20 A.M.
    Innovation Highlight 2024 Winner
    Utilizing Sugar Industry Leachate for Sustainable Compost     		George Ogalo
    11:20 – 11:30 A.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 3
    		 Pioneer Assurance
    11:30 A.M. – 12:10 P.M.
    Thematic Area 6:
    Revitalizing Out-grower Institutions for Sustainable Farmer Support
    Panelists:
    1. Michael Bruderli
    2. Charlyn Chebet
    		 Gamaliel Abucheri
    12:10 – 12:20 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 4
    		 Smartcane BV
    12:20 – 12:30 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 5
    		 Synergy Software
    12:30 – 12:40 P.M.
    Exhibitor Pitch 6
    		 Wilo East Africa
    12:40 – 1:00 P.M.
    Equity Bank (Other Sponsor) Pitch
    1. Ashford Karuga - (Head of Manufacturing)
    2. George Ochola - (Sector Specialist, Sugar and Crops)
    1:10 – 1:20 P.M.
    Co-operatve Bank (Other Sponsor) Pitch
    		 TBA
    1:30 - 3:00 P.M. Lunch Break and Expo Tour
    3:15 – 4:15 P.M. Awards Ceremony
    4:15 - 4:30 P.M. Symposium Closing Remarks

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