ActionLab - AI & Emerging Technologies Public Participation Webinar

​This event is a public participation session designed to shape Kenya’s upcoming National AI & Emerging Technologies Policy (2026) by gathering structured insights directly from the innovator community. Co-hosted by the Institute of Design and Innovation (IDI) and Action Lab, the session focuses on bridging the gap between high-level policy and real-world implementation.

​Event Overview

• ​Theme: From Ideas to Implementation: What Kenya’s AI & Emerging Technologies Policy Must Get Right for Innovators.

• ​Goal: To move beyond general commentary and generate actionable insights regarding opportunities, barriers, and risks in the tech ecosystem.

• ​Target Audience: Particularly focused on young innovators (ages 18–35) from across Kenya.

​Agenda Highlights

​The session is structured as a 2-hour interactive webinar:

• ​Context & Panel Discussion: A deep dive into the current ecosystem to establish a shared baseline and highlight key trade-offs.

• ​Thematic Breakouts: Participants will join one of three tracks to discuss specific focus areas:

  1. ​Building High-Impact Solutions: Research, innovation, and sectoral applications.

  2. ​Trust, Safety & Responsible Use: Ethics and safeguarding.

  3. ​Future of Work: Skills and capacity development for the next generation.

• ​Plenary & Share-back: Rapporteurs will present recommendations to the full group for open discussion.

​Event Logistics

• ​Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026.

• ​Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

• ​Venue: Zoom Webinar.