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    • 08:30
    Arrivals, Registration & Exhibition Hall Opens
    09:00
    National Anthem and East Africa Anthem
    09:10
    Opening Remarks (Conference Chair)
    09:20
    Conveners Welcome Remarks (BMA)
    Benjamin Pius
    Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
    09:25
    Co-Conveners/Hosts Remarks (APB-KE)
    Tabitha Mutemi, OGW
    Chairperson, Association of Professional Broadcasters – Kenya
    09:30
    Co-Conveners/Co-hosts Remarks (MCK) /Official Media Partner (KBC)
    David Omwoyo, MBS
    CEO, Media Council of Kenya
    Agnes Kalekye Nguna
    Managing Director, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
    09:45
    Ministerial Address
    Joram Temesi Mukani, MBS
    Secretary, Information and Broadcasting , Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy, MoICDE
    PS Jonathan Mueke, CBS
    Principal Secretary, Livestock Development, MoALD
    PS Stephen Isaboke, EBS
    Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, MoICDE
    10:00
    Tea Break And VIP Group Photograph
    10:20
    Climate Setting
    David Omwoyo, MBS
    CEO, Media Council of Kenya
    10:30
    Featured Presentation: Africa At The Age Of A Multipolar World: How Journalism Helps Us To Understand Each Other
    Victoria Shatokhina
    Linguist, Editor, and Producer, RT Africa
    10:30
    Discussion: From Legacy To Future-Ready – How Broadcasters Survive The AI Shift
    Daniel Lutaaya
    Managing Editor, Switch Africa
    Davies Kabuswe
    President, Sun FM
    Simaloi Dajom
    Head of Broadcasting, Nation Media Group, Kenya
    Mary Lusiba
    Head of Partnerships, Africa, BBC World Service
    Victoria Shatokhina
    Linguist, Editor, and Producer, RT Africa
    Mary Daraja
    Radio Manager, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
    Chrispine Ochieng Otewa
    Head of Digital Platforms, Royal Media Services LTD
    11:50
    Featured Presentation: OTT Business Models And Emerging Content Monetisation Practices Next-Level Broadcasting – Efficiency, Scale, And Reliability In The Cloud
    David Mugonyi
    DG/CEO, Communications Authority of Kenya
    Agnes Kalekye Nguna
    Managing Director, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
    11:10
    Discussion: Secure, Compliant And Always On – Infrastructure Strategies For Modern Broadcasting
    Winston Agaba David
    Managing Director, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
    Jeff Schon
    CEO, Akili Network TV
    Robi Ochieng
    Board Chairperson, Association Of Media Women In Kenya
    Dorcas Omole
    Communications Specialist , Rafiki Afrik Media
    12:10
    Featured Presentation: Rethinking Broadcast Infrastructure For The IP Production Era
    Brahim Jelassi
    Sales Manager, LAWO
    12:30
    Discussion: Smart Content Management – AI For Archiving And Metadata
    Hartnell Ndungi
    Chief Data Officer, Absa Group
    Angela Minayo
    Program Officer - Digital Rights and Policy/EA , Article19 Eastern Africa
    Paul Ilado
    Editorial Director, Radio Africa
    Andy Kagwa
    Former Editorial Manager, Standard Group PLC
    13:30
    Lunch Break
    14:35
    Featured Presentation: Powering the Future: Sustainable Energy Infrastructure for AI, Cloud, and Next Generation Broadcasting in Africa
    CS Justus Wabuyabo
    LLM Uon | CEO, NuPEA
    14:50
    Discussion: The Future Of Automated Newsrooms And Production Workflows
    Zubeidah Kananu
    President, Kenya Editors Guild
    Monica Juma
    Ag. Assistant Television Programmes Manager, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
    Brahim Jelassi
    Sales Manager, LAWO
    Geoffrey Mung’ou
    Head of Radio, Cape Media
    Steve Areba
    Managing Director, Broadcast Solutions International
    15:50
    Featured Presentation: Shaping Africa’s Broadcast Future – The Rise of Hybrid Distribution Models
    Karen Badalov
    Regional Sales Director, Eutelsat
    16:10
    Discussion: Keeping Content On Air – Flexible Strategies For Modern Broadcasting
    Dr Grace Githaiga
    CEO, KICTANET
    Millicent Awuor
    Assistant Editor In Chief, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
    Dula Tessema
    Founder & AI Consultant, LeeQ.AI
    Christine Mawadri
    Executive Director, Head Strategic Partnerships, NRG, Radio Uganda
    17:10
    Discussion: How DTH Satellite Platforms Empower Broadcasters, Content Owners, And Advertisers To Stay Ahead
    Dr. Fiona Asonga
    CEO, Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK)
    Menen Agegnehu
    Country Manager, SES
    Martin Wachira
    CEO, NairobiLeo
    18:10
    Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
    08:30
    Arrivals, Registration & Exhibition Hall Opens
    09:00
    Day One Recap (Conference Chair)
    09:10
    Remarks
    09:30
    Featured Presentation: Winning Beyond DTT
    Menen Agegnehu
    Country Manager, SES
    09:50
    Discussion: The New Content Economy – Creators, Collaboration & Co-Production
    Queenter Mbori
    Executive Director, Association Of Media Women In Kenya
    Jennifer Kaberi
    Founder, Mtoto News
    Richard Vaughan
    Managing Director, InCA Africa
    Ben Mwine
    Head of Corporate Affairs & Partnerships, Next Media Uganda
    William Oloo Janak
    Programmes Manager, Kenya Correspondence Association
    10:50
    Featured Presentation: Viory: Bridging Africa And The World
    Alexander Kobia
    Africa Distribution Representative, Viory
    11:10
    Discussion: Create Locally, Captivate Globally – Proven Paths To Success
    Sarah Mallia
    Co founder , Pungulu Pa Productions
    Martin Munyua
    CEO, Dreamcatcher Production
    George Kimani
    Director, Continental Content Distribution
    Alexander Kobia
    Africa Distribution Representative, Viory
    Nikita Volkov
    Deputy Head of International Cooperation and Distribution Department, RT
    Roselyne Obala, HSC
    Board Member, Media Council of Kenya
    12:10
    Featured Presentation: Radio Broadcasting In The Digital Era: Sputnik's Experience
    Victoria Budanova
    Head for Africa, SPUTNIK
    12:30
    Discussion: Smart Monetisation – Data, Advertising & Revenue Innovation
    Jason Corder
    CEO, NorthSouth Media
    Robert Sebunya
    Director, Thought Leadership, Uganda Marketer's Society
    Kimutai Ngeno
    Assistant PR & Comms Manager, Kenya Tourism Board
    Zelalem Woldemariam
    CEO, Zeleman Communications, Advertising and Production
    13:30
    Lunch & Networking
    14:30
    Featured Presentation: Hybrid Delivery, Smarter Broadcasting: Africa’s Changing Media Landscape
    14:40
    Featured Presentation: AI & Cloud Tools Transforming Content Creation, Production and Monetisation Across Multiple Platforms
    Linus Kaikai
    Group Editorial Director, Royal Media Services RMS
    14:50
    Discussion: Audience Engagement In The Algorithm Era
    John Murunga
    Regional Director East Africa , GeoPoll (East Africa)
    Doris Onyango
    Operations Manager, SemaBOX
    Donald Kuchona
    Manager Transmission, Cape Media
    Kevin Masaba
    Team Lead, Radio Mind Africa
    Dr Ann Anjao
    HOD, Media and Film Studies Department, Daystar University
    Moses Kemibaro
    Founder, Dotsavvy Limited
    15:50
    Featured Presentation: News Production In The Age Of AI: Technological Innovation, Editorial Constraints, And Journalistic Responsibility In Practice
    Apophia Komugisha
    Distribution and Development Manager, Africa, France24
    16:10
    Discussion: From Policy To Practice – Data Sovereignty and Regulatory Challenges In Cloud Broadcasting
    Joel Waweru
    Chairman , Digital Broadcasters Association of Kenya (DBAK)
    Innocent Nahabwe
    Chairman , NAB Uganda
    Timothy Wanyonyi
    Board Member, Media Council of Kenya
    Ann Nderitu CBS,
    , Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
    17:10
    Featured Presentation: Content Protection In The AI Era: Fighting Piracy And Digital Counterfeits In Broadcasting
    Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge
    CEO, Anti-Counterfeit Authority
    17:30
    Discussion: Content Protection In The Digital Age – Fighting Piracy And Staying Secure
    Rebecca Hunde
    Executive Board Chairperson, Ethiopian Media Women's Association
    Mike Strano
    Founding Chair, Partners Against Piracy Association of Kenya / YAKWETU
    Sammy Wanyoike
    Director of Growth, Ubongo
    James Smart
    Managing Editor, Nation Media Group
    Wallace Gichunge
    Founder and Executive Director, Centre for Media and Information Literacy – Kenya
    Fred Obachi Machoka
    Journalist, Royal Media Service
    18:30
    Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
    08:00
    Arrivals, Registration & Exhibition Hall Opens
    08:30
    Day Two Recap (Conference Chair)/ APB Partners
    9:00 - 09:45
    Session 1: Next-Gen Television: Mastering AI Tools For Media Managers And Directors
    Boris Gorlov
    Head of Creative and Innovative Departments, RT
    9:45 - 10:15
    Tea Break
    10:15 - 10:45
    Closing Remarks, National Anthem And Informal Networking With Exhibitors And Speakers
    Benjamin Pius
    Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
    Tabitha Mutemi, OGW
    Chairperson, Association of Professional Broadcasters – Kenya
    12:00
    Lunch, Networking & Excursions