Tech & AI Meetup 2025

Master of Ceremonies

• Farhiya Farah — Director of International Relations & Partnerships, GSEF
  Guided the flow of the program with energy and professionalism, ensuring seamless transitions between sessions and keeping the audience engaged throughout the evening.

The Tech & AI Meetup 2025 brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and technologists for an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and forward-looking conversations on how artificial intelligence is shaping Africa’s digital future.

The event created a vibrant space for dialogue on AI in business, education, infrastructure, and AI in Cyber security, featuring thought-provoking talks, interactive panels, and dynamic networking sessions.

Key Speakers & Panelists

• Ahmed Siyad Abdirahman — Co-Founder & CTO, Esoteric Strats & AIVERSE
  Officially opened the event, introducing the vision behind the meetup and setting the tone for discussions on ethical AI and transformative innovation across Africa.

• Naima Yusuf — Head of Business Payments, M-PESA Africa, Safaricom PLC
  Shared how M-PESA’s business payments infrastructure is powering innovation and enabling scalable AI-driven financial solutions across the continent.

• Joylynn Kirui — Senior Cloud Security Advocate, Microsoft Kenya
  Delivered powerful insights on cybersecurity in the age of AI and cloud computing, outlining practical strategies for building secure, trustworthy systems.

• Nour Omar — Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft Kenya
  Provided a technical perspective on building scalable AI systems, empowering local developers to leverage emerging technologies.

• Kinsi Abdirahman — Software Engineer & Product Manager, Konvergenz
  Highlighted how young African technologists are driving responsible innovation and ethical product development.

• Diram Guyo — Software Engineer & Tech Influencer
  Gave an inspiring talk on women in tech, spotlighting the importance of visibility, mentorship, and ecosystem support to drive meaningful inclusion in AI and digital transformation.

• Shi Kang’ethe — Head of AI, AIVERSE
  Presented AIVERSE’s work on applying AI across business, education, and environmental impact — showcasing tangible solutions and real-world use cases.

Event Highlights

• Insightful Conversations: Thought-provoking talks and panels explored how AI is transforming industries, education systems, inclusion, and policy frameworks.

• Empowering Narratives: Discussions around women in tech and youth leadership highlighted the importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s digital landscape.

• Vibrant Networking: Attendees connected with leaders from technology, policy, and entrepreneurship, sparking collaborations and partnerships.

• Community Momentum: The meetup reinforced Nairobi’s position as a growing hub for AI innovation and strategic dialogue on Africa’s digital future.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, panelists, partners, and attendees who made this edition of the Tech & AI Meetup a resounding success. Special appreciation goes to GSEF for organizing the event.

Thank you also to Workstyle Westlands for hosting us in such an inspiring space.