3RD NNP INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE AND SKILLS EXPO

The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality

We’ve come a long way; moving from ambition to action, and from ideas to impact on the ground..

100+

TVET Institutions Represented

2000+

Delegates

20+

Speakers

50+

Partners

Key Areas

The following are the key thematic areas that we will focus on during the conference:

Smart Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies (4IR & 5IR)

Research and innovation in sustainable and affordable construction technologies.
Integration of AI, robotics, and automation in industrial training and production.
Strengthening industry-academia linkages through technology transfer and dual training.

Digital Innovations for Socio-Economic Development

Enhancing digital literacy, cybersecurity, and responsible online engagement.
Promoting digital entrepreneurship through e-commerce and fintech solutions.
Leveraging data systems for skills mapping, labour market insights, and RPL.

Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, Value Chains, and Nutrition Security

Advancing mechanization, post-harvest technologies, and agro-processing.
Applying precision agriculture and climate-smart solutions to boost productivity.
Promoting green technologies for sustainable and resilient rural livelihoods.

Health Technologies for Sustainable Development

Expanding biomedical engineering and medical equipment maintenance training.
Innovating affordable, eco-friendly medical waste management solutions.
Strengthening partnerships for digital health, diagnostics, and skills development.

Transforming TVET Curricula, Human Resources, Financing, and Governance

Aligning curricula with emerging industry needs and technologies.
Building staff capacity and promoting sustainable institutional financing.
Advancing lifelong learning, quality assurance, and regional skills mobility.

Sustainable Engineering and the Affordable Housing Programme

Advancing affordable housing through research into sustainable local materials, green and energy-efficient technologies, targeted skills training, cost-effective water and sanitation solutions, and stronger industry partnerships.

Entrepreneurship in Green, Social, and Creative Economies

Supporting incubation, mentorship, and growth of startups and MSMEs.
Fostering innovation in green and circular economy ventures.
Empowering youth and women in creative, digital, and social enterprises.

Cross-Cutting Issues Aligned with the SDGs

Enhancing inclusion of youth, women, and PWDs in skills training.
Strengthening quality assurance and global competitiveness in TVET.
Promoting climate action, environmental stewardship, and community innovation.

Guests & Speakers

The conference will bring together high-ranking officials from the Government of Kenya and key industry players to discuss how TVET can drive sustainable development through research and innovation, and initiate a national conversation on realigning Kenyas socio-economic agenda through industry linkages, new technologies, and innovation.