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NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 11 – United SMEs Association of Kenya in collaboration with development partners is set to host an International Business Sustainability Conference and Exhibition in the next less than two months.
The conference and exhibition is scheduled to take place from the 27th to the 29th of June 2024 at the University of Nairobi Chancellors Court will bring together more than 500 firms from five continents.
This international conference is aimed at bringing together the best developers elites, brands, technology providers, innovators, business crusaders and consumers who want to set the pace in the advanced world of technology.
The event which is being organised in collaboration with Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), the organisers of the Pacesetters Awards International would provide an opportunity for firms from various sectors of the global economy a chance to showcase their technological inventions and solutions.
“It allows the institutions to gain visibility and reach a wider audience including potential customers,” said the National Coordinator and Secretary General United SMEs Association of Kenya, Jared Oundo.
He said various firms and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity for networking with other global institutions, industry experts and potential collaborators which will help them better their business prospects.
The event will feature industry-specific conferences, panel discussions, and keynote speeches, this will help to gain insights into the latest business trends, market developments, and emerging prospects.
“The expo will provide an advocating platform for the interests and needs of attendees and exhibitors, various stakeholders and key players of mid-sized and SME multinationals to address their specific requirements,” said Jared Oundo
According to the organisers, the expo is a unique platform for information sharing, cooperation, networking and marketing of innovative products and services, with an emphasis on the theme ‘Investing in the Future’.
“The Expo will create an ideal ground for developing partnerships, stimulating creativity and instigating solutions for harnessing the full potential of businesses across various industries,” he said.
Oundo noted that with the event set against the vibrant backdrop of Nairobi, attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in interactive workshops and explore new avenues for growth and development.
Dr Mary Boniface, the Chief Executive Officer of Jubilant Stewards of Africa, announced that the organization will be supporting the expo and conference as part of its objective to create innovative solutions that enhance agriculture.
“These solutions aim to provide efficient, reliable and affordable technology and services that offer superior quality, high performance that exceed beneficiaries’ expectations in accordance with the organisation’s constitution,” she said.
She observed that the event would be very helpful to showcase the inventions that have been done by various companies.
“As the world is recovering from Covid 19 pandemic shock and the hyper economy situation, the world business structure has been subject to changes due to globalisation, climate, environmental and economic changes,” she said.
Boniface said these could be achieved by bringing together esteemed professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from across the globe.
She said the event offered a platform to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and address the most pressing challenges confronting businesses today.
Dr. Byakatonda Abdulhu, the Workers’ MP Uganda, stated that the event will have a significant impact on regional integration and business sustainability.
The MP emphasised the need to promote international trade in Africa and beyond adding that it was important for companies to connect.