UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Computing for Development Lab (C4DLab)

On Thursday 9th October, 2014

Innovation Forum

8.30amSarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

"Kenya’s preparedness to exploit the Cloud Technology"

Cloud Technology

The University of Nairobi’s innovation hub (C4DLab) has continued to play an active role on research in Kenya. Cloud Technology is one of the subjects that C4DLab has continued to interrogate and promote.

Cloud strategy for Kenya

After conducting a baseline survey in 2013 on cloud adoption, C4DLab is spearheading an effort to develop a cloud strategy for Kenya in partnership with a number of stakeholders.

Public/Private sector workshop

In light of the upcoming National Cloud Strategy, C4DLab proposes a public/private sector workshop for Policy makers and practitioners to discuss the key topics in the subject of Cloud Technology growth in Kenya.

Discussion Objective

The discussions will revolve around regulatory environment, infrastructure development and skills enhancement. You are therefore cordially invited to the

Innovation Forum “Kenya’s preparedness to exploit the Cloud Technology”

Agenda:

1. Perspectives towards a National Cloud Strategy –Professor Tim Waema/ Dr. Tonny

Omwansa University of Nairobi2. Cloud Computing for the 21st Century

Organization – Ruediger Dorn – Microsoft Corporation3. Privacy in the cloud – Angela Ng’ang’a/

Njeri Olweny, Microsoft Corporation 

Event Details

Date: 9th October, 2014Venue: Sarova Stanley Hotel - NairobiTime: 8.30am to 12.30pm