The Global M.I.C.E Summit is an annual conference and expo that brings together experts and industry stakeholders in the Meetings & Business Events Industry (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences & Exhibitions).
The summit focuses on analyzing the global trends and opportunities in the Meetings & Business Events industry. The event showcases innovative and sustainable products and solutions that are driving forward Africa's MICE industry.
The 2019 summit will take place between 11th and 13th September, 2019 at Trademark Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
11:00 - 11:30Attracting Investments for MICE Tourism
Jonah Orumoi
Managing Director of Tourism Finance Corporation
11:30 - 12:00Reaping the Economic & Social Benefits of MICE Tourism : A focus on City Tourism
Achie Alai
County Minister, Ministry of Tourism at Kisumu County, Republic of Kenya
12:00 - 12:45Audience Engagement
Esmare Steinhofel, Regional Director, Africa, International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) Mr. Jonah Orumoi – CEO, Tourism Finance Corporation Hon. Achie Alai – County Minister for Tourism, Kisumu County, Kenya
Esmare Steinhofel
Regional Director, Africa of International Congress and Convention Association
Achie Alai
County Minister, Ministry of Tourism at Kisumu County, Republic of Kenya
Panel Discussion : Sustainable Event Management :Practical Implementation Wanjiku Kandie – CEO, Zuri Events Bob Kalili – Director of Sustainability, Momo Group Nick Barraud – CEO- Motivation Africa, Switzerland Gary Van der Watt – CEO, Resource Design
Nick Barraud
C.E.O. at Motivation Africa
Gary Van Der Watt
C.E.O. at Resource Design
Bob Kalili
Director of Strategy at Centre of Strategic Excellence
Karin Boomsma
Project Coordinator at Sustainable Inclusive Business
09:00 - 09:30The Human Factor in Development of MICE
Mulemwa Moongwa
C.E.O at Mulemwa Events
09:30 - 10:30Women in MICE Round Table: Empowering Communities through MICE Tourism
Hon. Achie Alai – CEC Tourism, County Government of Kisumu Dr. Jacinta Kimemia, CEC Trade, County Government of Kiambu Catherine Schueler – Motivation Africa Esmare Steinhofel, Regional Director, Africa, International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) Mulemwa Events – Mulemwa Events, Zambia Barbra Adoso – C.E.O, M.I.C.E Uganda Moderator – Judy Gona Kepha – Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda
Esmare Steinhofel
Regional Director, Africa of International Congress and Convention Association
Achie Alai
County Minister, Ministry of Tourism at Kisumu County, Republic of Kenya
Judy Gona
Founder and C.E.O. of Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda
Wanjiku Kandie
Chief Executive Officer at Waridi Events
Mulemwa Moongwa
C.E.O at Mulemwa Events
Catherine Schueler
Managing Director of MMotivation Africa
Barbra Adoso
Managing Director of M.I.C.E Uganda
10:30 - 11:00Expo showcase โ Market Place Tea & Health Break
11:00 - 11:30Digital Technology Solutions for MICE
Nick Barraud
C.E.O. at Motivation Africa
11:30 - 12:00Cloud Solutions for Enhanced Engagement
14:00 - 15:30Safety First : Cyber Security, Threat Mitigation & Data Management Facilitators:
Mitigating Cyber Threats - Dr. Bright Mawodur – Internet Solutions Kenya Big Data Management - George Njoroge – CEO, East Africa Data Handlers Session Moderator : Francis Njue, HTorex Global
15:30 - 16:30Destinationโs Perspectives: Whatโs happening around the continent?
Uganda: Barbara Adoso – M.I.C.E Uganda Zambia: Mulemwa Moongwa - Mulemwa Events South Africa: Sonto Mayise – Durban KZN Kenya: Wanjiku Kandie – Waridi Events Moderator: Chris Kirwa
Mulemwa Moongwa
C.E.O at Mulemwa Events
Wanjiku Kandie
Chief Executive Officer at Waridi Events
Barbra Adoso
Managing Director of M.I.C.E Uganda
16:30 - 17:00Audience Engagement
Wanjiku Kandie
Chief Executive Officer at Waridi Events
Barbra Adoso
Managing Director of M.I.C.E Uganda
Mulemwa Moongwa
C.E.O at Mulemwa Events
17:00 - 17:30Exhibition & Networking Break
17:30 - 19:30Africa MICE Awards
Day 3 (September 13, 2019)
09:00 - 10:00The Evolution of Business Travel & the Incentives Market Rose Kiseli, Marketing Manager, Kenya Airways Alan Dickson, CEO, Letโs Go Travel Nicanor Sabula, CEO Kenya Association of Travel Agents
The Evolution of Business Travel & the Incentives Market Rose Kiseli, Marketing Manager, Kenya Airways Alan Dickson, CEO, Let’s Go Travel Nicanor Sabula, CEO Kenya Association of Travel Agents
Rose Kiseli
Area Manager at Kenya Airways
Angela Njihia
Leisure Marketing Manager at Lets Go Travel
Nicanor Sabula
Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Association of Travel Agents
10:00 - 10:30Destination Branding through Sports Event
Destination Branding through Sports Event
Dr. Geoffrey Manyara
Senior Regional Tourism Advisor at United Nations Economic Commission for Arica
10:30 - 11:00Health Break
11:00 - 12:00Purpose โ Built Convention Centres
Purpose – Built Convention Centres Jameel Verjee – C.E.O & Founder, City Blue Hotels Mr. Shanawaz Basheer – Managing Director, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel Elizabeth Wanjeri – Head of Sales, Enashipai Hotel
Jameel Verjee
Founder & C.E.O of City Blue Hotels (Diar Group)
Mr. Shanawaz Basheer
General Manager at Grand Royal Swiss Hotel
Elizabeth Wanjeri Mahiti
Director, Sales and Marketing of Enashipai Resort & Spa
12:00 - 12:45Sharing Experiences and Best Practices : Building Collaborations & Linkages for Driving Africa Forward
Sharing Experiences and Best Practices : Building Collaborations & Linkages for Driving Africa Forward Catherine Schueler, Motivation Africa Esmare Steinhofel, Regional Director, Africa, International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) Gary Van der Watt – CEO, Resource Design
Moderator : Wanjiku Kandie – CEO, Waridi Events
Gary Van Der Watt
C.E.O. at Resource Design
Esmare Steinhofel
Regional Director, Africa of International Congress and Convention Association
Catherine Schueler
Managing Director of MMotivation Africa
Wanjiku Kandie
Chief Executive Officer at Waridi Events
12:45 - 13:00Resolutions & Way Forward
Kezy Mukiri
Chief Executive Officer at Zuri Events
13:00 - 14:00Healthy Vegeterian Lunch
14:00 - 17:00Excursion : Coffee Farm Tour
Speakers
Esmare Steinhofel
Regional Director, Africa of International Congress and Convention Association