December 9-11, 2026 Mombasa, Kenya

Meet Our Speakers

Industry leaders, policymakers, scientists, and innovators shaping Kenya's Blue Economy future.

50+ Speakers
Hon. Salim Mvurya
Hon. Salim Mvurya

Cabinet Secretary

Ministry of Blue Economy

Government
Jane Mwangi
Jane Mwangi

CEO

Kenya Ports Authority

Industry
Dr. David Ochieng
Dr. David Ochieng

Principal Researcher

Kenya Marine Research Institute

Scientist
Prof. Grace Akinyi
Prof. Grace Akinyi

Dean, School of Marine Sciences

University of Nairobi

Academic
Michael Omondi
Michael Omondi

Founder & CEO

OceanTech Solutions

Entrepreneur
Sarah Wanjiru
Sarah Wanjiru

Country Director

Ocean Conservancy Kenya

NGO
Hon. Abdul Karim
Hon. Abdul Karim

Governor

Mombasa County

Government
Dr. Faith Nyokabi
Dr. Faith Nyokabi

Marine Biologist

Wildlife Conservation Society

Scientist
Peter Kamau
Peter Kamau

Managing Director

Kenya Fish Processors Association

Industry
Dr. James Oduor
Dr. James Oduor

Senior Lecturer

Pwani University

Academic
Mary Atieno
Mary Atieno

Founder

Seaweed Innovations Ltd

Entrepreneur
John Kimani
John Kimani

Program Director

WWF Kenya - Marine Program

NGO

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