Kenya is set to host the 2024 IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) world conference.
This is after formally receiving the hosting rights during the IASP 2023 world conference in Luxembourg.
This year’s conference in Luxembourg primarily focused on the nexus between megatrends and the potent role of science parks in enabling innovation and economic Development.
The meeting was attended by leaders drawn from over 300 science parks and areas of innovation from all over the world.
Information, Communication, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo led Kenya’s delegation in receiving Kenya’s flag, signifying the official handover of hosting responsibilities in the highly anticipated 2024 global conference.
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“Winning the bid to host the 2024 World Conference is not just a momentous occasion for us; it is a testament to the progress, innovation, and unending commitment to the advancement of science, technology, and innovation in Kenya,” CS Owalo stated.
“Our nation’s commitment to science and technology is not only evident in the ambitious projects like Konza Technopolis but also in the hearts and minds of our people. We have a thriving ecosystem that encourages entrepreneurship, fosters research, and embraces diversity.”
Konza Chief Executive Officer(CEO) John Paul Okwiri, expressed his gratitude for the chance to organize such a prestigious event in Kenya's budding Silicon Valley.
The 41st IASP World Conference, with the theme "Demographics, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Define the Frontiers of Future Economies," would be held in Kenya and Konza Technopolis in 2024," he said.
East Africa's economic, commercial, financial, and logistical hub is Kenya, which also boasts one of the continent's fastest-growing market economies.
Konza Technopolis is home to first-rate international infrastructure, and work on the convention center is now underway.
Notably, Konza City takes great delight in hosting a Tier III Data Centre, an IT stronghold that will ensure the highest level of safety for all data and information in support of expansion of digital space in the country.
