13-14 May 2026 | RADISSON BLU, UPPER HILL, NAIROBI

THEME: RE-NEWED MOMENTUM

DAY 1

08h00 EAT

Registration | Tea & Coffee will be served

CONTENT THEMES:

• WHITE: General, Commercial and Alternative Real Estate
• GREEN: Finance & Capital
• BLUE: Hospitality 
  

09h00 EAT (5 min)

WELCOME ADDRESS: Kura Chihota, Event Master of Ceremonies 

09h05 EAT (10 min)

SPONSOR ADDRESS:  Samuel Kariuki, CEO, MiVida Homes

09h15 EAT (15 min)

Presentation

THE AFRICA REPORT

Boniface Abudho, Research Analyst, Knight Frank Kenya 

09h30 EAT (15 min)
Presentation

SHIFTING GROUND: THE FUTURE OF KENYA’S RESIDENTIAL MARKET 

 Sakina Hassanali, Co-CEO and Creative Director, Hass Consult

09h45 EAT (35 min)

Panel Discussion

THE FUND MANAGERS’ VIEW: HOW DOES EAST AFRICA STACK UP IN AN ERA OF TURBULENCE? As East Africa becomes a focal point for "transactional diplomacy" and shifting global alliances, fund managers must look beyond traditional financial modelling.

Moderator: Andrew Ondimu, Senior Associate at Advisory and Transactions, CBRE Excellerate

• Shritesh Nanji, CIO, Sanlam
• Benard Mwikya, Director, Cygnum Capital
• Ravi Rughani, Principal, Actis
• Keshav Sahadev, Director, YW Capital

10h20 EAT (35 min)

Panel Discussion

ENGINEERING EAST AFRICA’S HOUSING SCALE-UP: Beyond bricks and mortar—how blended finance, green bonds, and smart offtake are turning the housing deficit into a multi-billion dollar asset class.

Moderator: Lunga Dlamini, Senior Vice President Real Estate Finance (Africa Regions), Standard Bank Group

• Samuel Kariuki, CEO, Mivida 
• James Maclean, Executive Director, Real Estate, Fusion Capital
• Preston Mendenhall, Group COO, Rendeavour  
• Esther Omulele, Managing Partner, MMC ASAFO

10h55 (15 min)

Presentation

INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL TRADE CENTRE: Product knowledge of GTC, encompassing office spaces, retail mall, residential offerings, and hospitality portfolio, as well as its contribution to economic development, real estate market insight.

• Eunice Mayina, Leasing Executive, GTC (AVIC)

11h10 EAT (20 min)

NETWORKING BREAK

11h30 EAT

(35 min)

Panel Discussion

DOMESTIC PENSION CAPITAL: THE NEW ANCHOR FOR EAST AFRICAN REAL ESTATE? Domestic savings are hitting record highs, but the capital isn't flowing yet. Identifying the opportunities, regulatory shifts and de-risking structures required to transition East Africa’s pension funds from government bonds to institutional-grade property assets.

Moderator: Immaculate Mbithe, Vice President, Real Estate Finance and Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank

• Peter Mayavi, Chief Capital and Investment Officer, Centum RE  
• Mercy Thuo, Executive Director - CPF Capital & Advisory
• Ewan Cameron, Director, Africa, Westmont  
• Shruti Shah, Head of GRC, Zamara Group

12h05 EAT

(35 min)

Panel Discussion

RE-NEWED MOMENTUM & NEXT GEN: THE INSTITUTIONAL ERA: A new era is arriving as institutional buyers move to acquire prime assets from the region’s pioneering family offices and proven promoters. Breaking down what these high-profile exits mean for the next generation of developers, and how this shift is creating liquidity.

Moderator: Raghav Gandhi, CEO, Africa Logistics Properties

• Timothy Mulondo, CEO, Batian Property Fund
• Kavita Doshi, Managing Director, Innova Properties
• Solomon Nzomo, Finance Director, Mi Vida Homes
• Ann Mugweru, Executive Vice President, Industrials and Real Estate, Stanbic Bank

12h40 EAT
(35min)

Panel Discussion

THE GROWING OPPORTUNITY IN BRANDED RESI & EMERGING HOSPITALITY MODELS: From aparthotels to serviced apartments and branded residences, a new breed of asset is making its mark on the region's urban landscape. Exploring why developers are pivoting to hybrid hospitality models, how to mitigate the unique operational risks, and where the biggest opportunities lie for institutional-grade returns.

Moderator: Kevin Teeroovengadum, Independent Real Estate Advisor

• Sakina Hassanali, Co-CEO and Creative Director, Hass Consult Real Estate
• Stuart Teare, Associate Director, Turner & Townsend
• Eleni Georgopoulou, Founder & CEO, YourHost 
• Kgalalelo Mosime, Associate, dhki
  

13h15 EAT (75min)

                                                                              LUNCH

14h30 EAT

(15 min)

Presentation  

BRANDED RESIDENCES BEYOND HOTELS: The rise of luxury villa communities under global brands.
How branded villa developments are reshaping luxury real estate and unlocking consistent, diversified revenue streams.

•  Kateryna Kipchuk, Managing Partner and Lead Architect, YODEZEEN
  

14h45 EAT
(30 min)

Panel Discussion

THE HYPERSCALER INFLUENCE: HOW TECH GIANTS ARE REWIRING REAL ESTATE: As global tech titans plant flags across East Africa, the definition of "prime real estate" is shifting from office towers to data hubs. The latest on how hyperscalers are influencing land values, power infrastructure, and the rise of digital assets.

Moderator: Marjorie Kivuva, Co-Founder/Partner, Tarra Agility

• Snehar Shah (CFA), CEO, iX Africa
• Ranee Nanji, Executive Director, Tilisi Developments
• Fahm Bekele, Head of Product Operations & Market Expansion, Rehani Soko
• Osvaldo Coelho, Business Development Manager, SENMARCK ENERGY

15h15 EAT

(30 min)

Panel Discussion

THE FLIGHT TO QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL AND THE ROLE OF MIXED-USE ASSETS AND PRECINCTS:  The race for "Grade A" space is no longer just about the desk—it’s about the destination. Analysing the critical shortage of institutional-grade commercial stock and the rise of the mixed-use precinct as the new gold standard.

Moderator: Mark Dunford, CEO, Knight Frank Kenya           

• Kelvin Waweru, Commercial Director, Mi Vida Homes 
• Shamil Manek, Executive Director, The Mandrake 
• Thuli Zulu, Managing Director, INC Africa
• Kelvin Mutuma, Head of Business Development, Purple Dot International

15h45 EAT

(20 min)

Fireside Chat

THE KFC PLAYBOOK: FROM LOW PENETRATION TO DOMINANCE: Deconstructing the KFC East Africa story—a masterclass in localized supply chains, the “convenience” revolution, and the tactical real estate moves required to thrive in a rapidly formalizing consumer market.

In conversation with:

• Jacques Theunissen, CEO, Kuku Foods (KFC)
• Ryan Pape, Kenya Country Manager, CBRE Excellerate

16h05 EAT

(15 min)

Presentation

EAST AFRICA HOSPITALITY: A look at key performance indicators, Rev Par, ADRs and more.

• Wayne Troughton, CEO, HTI Consulting

16h20 EAT

(40 min)

Panel Discussion

HOTELS – IS MORE SUPPLY SUSTAINABLE IN NBO & REGIONAL SECONDARY CITIES, & IS GROWTH NOW IN NEW NODES?  With Nairobi’s pipeline hitting record highs, is the market reaching a saturation point or a new level of maturity? Owners, brands, developers and funders debate the sustainability of current supply and uncover the “Next-Gen” nodes where smart capital is moving.

Moderator:  Fiona Craw, VP Development - Africa, Westmont

• JS Anand, Founder & CEO, Leva Hotels
• Daniel Trappler, Senior Director of Development, Radisson Hotel Group
• Michael Pownall, Managing Partner, Valor Hospitality
• Charles Kanugi, Senior Property Advisory Manager, Britam
• Jameel Verjee, Founder & CEO, CityBlue Hotels

17h00 EAT

(5 min)

Closing remarks - END OF DAY 1

17h30 EAT

Networking Cocktail Function (Hosted by CBRE and Turner & Townsend)

DAY 2

07h30 EAT

REGISTRATION | TEA & COFFEE WILL BE SERVED

                               Stream 1

                              Stream 2

09h00 EAT

(30 min)

Presentation

PRICING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: Shifting from fragmented data to continuous, networked pricing infrastructure. Demonstrating how  NREMI can surface hidden margins and eliminate the heavy cost of mispriced inventory.

Charleen Lozi, Founder, NREMI

09h30 EAT
(30 min)
Panel Discussion

MODERNIZING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: The evolution of SOPs and professional benchmarks, exploring why the sector must refine its operating models to protect long-term capital appreciation and insulate asset value.

Moderator: Ryan Pape, Kenya Country Manager, CBRE Excellerate

• Hooman Ehsani, Director of New Developments, Greenhills Investments
• Ilze Schoeman, Head of Property Management, CBRE Excellerate
• Philip Macharia Wanjiru, Chairperson, RICS Matrics Kenya
  
  

09h30 EAT
(30 min)
Panel Discussion

THE RETAIL CAPITAL COMPASS: NAVIGATING FUNDING ACROSS EAST AFRICA: From the high-liquidity hurdles of Kenya to the emerging frontiers of Tanzania and Rwanda, discover what banks and other funders are looking for in retail deals.

Moderator: Marc du Toit, Head of Retail, Knight Frank

• Mncedisi Dumse, Senior Vice President: Real Estate Finance (Africa Regions - East Africa), Standard Bank Group
• Bangwani Maphophe, Banker, Real Estate Africa Regions, Absa
• Evans Browns, Group Head of Products, I&M Bank
• Brenda Kithinji, Principal Banker, Corporate Sectors, EBRD

10h00 EAT

(15 min)
Presentation

AFRICAN REAL ESTATE IN AN ERA OF GLOBAL TURBULENCE:  

Wayne Godwin, Managing Director, Broll Hospitality

10h00 EAT
(30 min)

Panel Discussion

AI & THE FUTURE OF NEW SEARCH BEHAVIOURS ON PROPTECH PLATFORMS: The shift from traditional property portals to AI-driven ecosystems that prioritize intent-based discovery and automated data quality. How can tech solve legacy issues like duplicate listings and fragmented market data, while bridging the gap in underserved sectors like affordable housing?

Moderator: Ian Kuria, SEO Specialist, Jeder Agency

• Lizzie Costabir, Chief Growth Officer, BuyRentKenya
• Feyi Makinde, CEO, Reeka
• Robinson Gitonga, Head of Sales & Marketing, Masterways Real Estate 

10h15 EAT
(40 min)
Panel Discussion

THE FULL INVESTMENT LIFECYCLE: FROM CAPITAL RAISING TO INSTITUTIONAL EXIT: Bridging the gap between initial funding and the final institutional handover. Exploring why today’s mix of interest rates and market timing is creating ripe opportunities for local REITs.

Moderator: Wayne Godwin, MD - Broll Hospitality

• Ken Mbae, Managing Director, Centum RE
• Ruth Okal, Assistant GM, ICEA Lion Group  
• Darshan Shah, Associate Partner, Vantage Capital
• Ram Lokan, Managing Director, Kasada Capital Management

10h30 EAT (20 min)
Presentation

FINANCING YOUR HOTEL PROJECT: CAPITAL IS AVAILABLE IN POLAND: Presentation of concrete debt instruments, export credit–backed structures, and international funding options currently available in BGK (Polish Development Bank) for bankable hospitality developments.

• Dariusz Futoma, Managing Partner, Horwath HTL
• Piotr Kuffel, Head of International Expansion Office, BGK (Polish Development Bank)

10h55 EAT
(20 min)
Fireside chat

EXPANSION OF SPECIALIZED REITS IN KENYA: A REITs Association of Kenya session, exploring ALP’s landmark listing as East Africa’s first industrial REIT and dollar-denominated security.

Moderator: Shadrack Mella, Head of Valuation - Africa, AIRE Consulting 

• Barrack Mandela, Investment & Strategy Manager, Africa Logistics Properties
• Cynthia Mbaru, Director: Corporate Finance, Dyer & Blair

10h50 EAT
(30 min)

Presentation

AI THAT WORKS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR REAL

ESTATE & HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS: A practical walkthrough of how AI can be plugged directly into their sales and marketing operations, covering business intelligence, creative marketing, sales and lead qualification, and customer care.  

Koen Oosterbroek, Marketing & AI Consultant, youraiconsultancy.com

11h15 EAT
(30 min)

                                                                          NETWORKING BREAK

11h45 EAT

(40 min) Panel Discussion

FUTURE HOTEL & PRECINCT OPERATING MODELS FOR EAST AFRICA: A deep dive into the transition from standard management agreements to models such as franchising, “manchising”, third-party white labels and integrated precincts.

Moderator: Wayne Troughton, CEO, HTI Consulting

• Allan Wantenaar, Head of Business Development, Valor Hospitality
• Vivek Mathur, Managing Director, SARV Management 
• Charl Nel, Development Manager, MEA, Wyndham
• Aman Raheja, Development Director, ALEPH Hospitality 

11h45 EAT         (40 min)
Panel Discussion

THE INFRASTRUCTURE CATALYST: IGNITING URBAN REGENERATION & TRANSIT-CENTRED GROWTH:  A discussion on how public sector flagship projects are the primary catalysts for private sector urban renewal efforts, from de-risking of high-density development, to the unlocking of "dormant" urban land and transit-oriented precincts.

Moderator: V Gikonyo Gitonga, Managing Director, Axis Real Estate

• Neerav Kapila, Transport Lead, East Africa, Arup
• Tinka Patience, Real Estate Specialist
• Edward Ngava, Senior Manager, Infrastructure & Deal Advisory, KPMG
• Bobby Patel, Global Head of Real Estate, CrossBoundary

12h25 EAT
(35 min)

Panel Discussion

GLOBAL LESSONS IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION: Bridging the gap between international best practices and local execution. The global construction industry has shifted from analog monitoring to "Construction 4.0," where data, ESG compliance, and modularity are no longer optional—they are the requirements for securing institutional capital.

Moderator: Simon Herd, Regional Director: Africa, MACE Consult

• Shiv Arora, Executive Director, Linden Africa
• John Latham, Executive Director, Unity Homes
• Graeme Reid, CEO, Tilisi Development

12h25 (35 min)
Panel Discussion

BEYOND THE NORM: EXPLORING OPPORTUNITY IN REMOTE LOCATIONS: As “prime” markets become over-traded and margins compress, is smart money is heading off the beaten path? Exploring why developers and hospitality leaders are looking past traditional landmarks to find high-yield opportunities in remote locations and secondary cities. 

Moderator: Bobby McKenna, Managing Partner, Ubunifu

• Mike Vroom, COO, Hemingways Collection
• Wesam Okasha, MD and Head of Global Development Asia, Greater China & EMEA Regions - TUI Hotels & Resorts
• Oliviero Cassini, Chief Development Officer EMEA, The Lux Collective

13h00 EAT
(75 min)

                                                                                  LUNCH

14h15 EAT

(15 min)
Presentation

FROM INFRASTRUCTURE TO EXPERIENCE: HOW ICT IS REDEFINING HOSPITALITY VALUE

• Gadwel Musyoka, Founder & CEO, Bakyson Enterprises

14H15 EAT
(35 min)

Panel Discussion

                                                                                  THE SAFARI EVOLUTION: BALANCING BIG INVESTMENT WITH CONSERVATION: East Africa’s high-end safari market is striking a delicate balance between growing investor interest and conservation priorities. Examining the rise of new entrants and the tension between ROI priorities and critical conservation mandates.

Moderated by: Tejas Shah, Partner, PVP Hospitality

• Kieran Day, CEO, Cheli&Peacock
• Rosco Wendover, CEO, Angama Group
• Einars Garoza, CEO & Founder, Conserve Safaris
• Leena Gehlot, Managing Partner, KG Group

VISION TO REALITY: How smart tech and advanced building systems are changing the way we live, buy and build in East Africa.

• Eunice Thirikwa, Managing Director, Talinda East Africa
• Gadwel Musyoka, Founder & CEO, Bakyson Enterprises

14h30 EAT
(20 min)
Fireside Chat

14h50 EAT
(45 min)

                                                                             ROUNDTABLES

LEVERAGING PPPS FOR EAST AFRICAN REAL ESTATE: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as the vital engine for delivering large-scale infrastructure and affordable housing across East Africa. What are the major keys to unlocking successful,  mutually-beneficial PPPs for both public and private sector partners?

• Carol Njoroge, Project Consultant, Turner & Townsend
• Isaac Kahara, Country Head, East Africa, UK Export Finance
• Rosemary Kananu, General Manager, KPDA
• Nashon Okawa, MD, Beacon Africa Consultants

BREAKING GROUND: WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE: 
As East Africa transitions into a more structured, institutional real estate market, what role are women playing in spearheading the region’s urban transformation?

• Eunice Thirikwa, Managing Director, Talinda East Africa
• Tinka Patience, Real Estate Specialist
• TBC
• TBC

THE AGENTIC EDGE & FUTURE-PROOF TECH STACKS: Discussing strategic blueprints for selecting a future-proof tech stack, while navigating the leadership and change management hurdles essential for a truly AI-integrated enterprise. The abilities of Agentic AI to create autonomous systems that orchestrate complex workflows.  

• Eleni Georgopoulou, Founder & CEO, YourHost
• Fahm Bekele, Head of Product Operations & Market Expansion, Rehani Soko
• Koen Oosterbroek, Marketing & AI Consultant
• Feyi Makinde, CEO, Reeka

15h35 EAT (10 min)

Closing Remarks

15h45 EAT

END OF DAY 2