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IKIA 2026 Investment Conference

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTCONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR 2026

1st INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR ON INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE INTELLECTUAL ASSETS 2026 aligned with Kenya Vision 2030, BETA, The Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), and NMK's Strategic Plan for sustainable indigenous knowledge development.

Concept Note
13
Participating Counties
40
Indigenous Knowledge Assets
25
Indigenous Knowledge Assets
April 21-23, 2026
Murang'a County
1,000+ Attendees
Objectives of the Investment Conference and Trade Fair

TRANSFORM

The Future Together

01

Innovation & Knowledge Sharing

Foster innovation and knowledge sharing among indigenous communities and modern enterprises to create sustainable development pathways

02

Sustainable Investment

Create sustainable investment opportunities that preserve cultural heritage while driving economic growth and community empowerment

03

Strategic Partnerships

Build strategic partnerships between traditional knowledge holders and contemporary investors for mutual benefit and growth

04

Intellectual Property Protection

Develop comprehensive frameworks for protecting and commercializing indigenous intellectual property rights

05

Digital Transformation

Leverage cutting-edge technology to bridge traditional wisdom with modern digital solutions for global impact

06

Global Network Expansion

Establish worldwide connections and collaborative networks to amplify indigenous voices on the international stage

Strategic Alignment

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

The 1st IKIA Investment Conference and Trade Fair 2026 is a flagship program under Kenya Vision 2030, creating synergies across multiple strategic frameworks.

KENYA VISION 2030

Economic & social transformation through innovation and sustainable development

BETA INITIATIVE

Sustainable economic empowerment and community-driven development

NMK STRATEGIC PLAN

Heritage preservation & innovation through cultural knowledge systems

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