9th Annual Circular Economy Conference & Awards
Nairobi, Kenya – November 14, 2024; The Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), the knowledge center under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) hosted its 9th Circular Economy Conference and Awards at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Learning and Resource Center. The event themed, ‘People and Opportunities in East Africa’, is designed to spark conversations, foster collaboration and inspire actionable change toward a sustainable, inclusive future on the foundation of the ‘WE economy‘, which lies in circularity, climate, and biodiversity awareness, the strength of people power, and a commitment to ethical business values.
The event brought together over 300 delegates, including expert speakers, 25 exhibitors, and stakeholders, to discuss critical issues surrounding sustainability, biodiversity, and pollution management.
The event featured several panel sessions addressing key topics such as; Circular Agriculture & Food Systems, Digital Access and Tech Connectivity: The Role of AI in Shaping Africa’s Workforce, Circular Opportunities in Kenya’s Textile Industry: Pathways to a Sustainable, Circular and Inclusive Future, Packaging in a Circular Economy in Kenya: EPR Guidelines, Innovation, and the Future of Waste Management, Community-Based Solutions in the Circular Economy – what’ happening on the ground and the Financing Opportunities and Skills Development for SMEs in a Circular Economy
