Safaricom Hosts over 10,000 young innovators at its 3 rdannual Engineering Summit

Safaricom has today kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit providing 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 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. It is a testament to our
commitment to being the technology partner of choice for young innovators on the digital
landscape,” remarked Dr Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom.

Over 10,000 attendees are expected to be physically present while thousands of others will
follow the proceedings online. Over 3 days, the summit will feature 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 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. 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,” concluded Mr Ndegwa.

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, all in pursuit of shaping Kenya’s digital future.