Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC the Secretary General of the Commonwealth will lead a delegation of Commonwealth Leaders, government officials, business and academic representatives that will attend the Kenya Innovation Week that will be held in Nairobi.
Held under the theme ‘Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth’, the team will gather for the inaugural Commonwealth edition of the event that will take place from November 27 to December 1 this year.
The Commonwealth edition which will be held at the Edge Convention Centre will explore the Commonwealth innovation system’s key actors, linkages, potential for growth, challenges, and existing opportunities for innovators.
In her remarks, the SG underscored the importance of innovation to the development of the Commonwealth.
“Investment in innovation will result in a more prosperous, more equitable and more resilient society for all. With the advent of tools that are cheaper, easier to access and scalable, Africa must maintain or accelerate momentum. There is already great progress, tremendous talent and solid innovation evident across the continent. But we can and should do more and the Secretariat will create opportunities for you to do so,” Scotland noted.
This fellowship will also help cyber security experts from Commonwealth countries in Africa to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships and influence the policy work of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
The five-day Kenya Innovation Week will include thematic summits, panel discussions, keynote addresses, fireside chats, workshops, and networking events. There will also be exhibitions from different participating organizations, groups and countries throughout the event.
At this event, Kenya’s 10-year Innovation Master plan will also be launched and applications for innovations are open until December 10.