KCA University held its first annual Tech Expo on March 7th, 2024, bringing together industry leaders and aspiring tech talent from the university. The event, spearheaded by the KCA University School of Technology (SoT) in collaboration with the Division of Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO), offered a dynamic exploration of the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in technology.
Industry leaders, including Judy Kimani, Director of Partnerships Digital Transformation at Britam, who represented Tom Gitogo the CEO, expressed their support for the expo and a willingness to partner with KCA University in sponsoring future events and upscaling innovative ideas developed by students.
Representing the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki, DVC Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Joshua Bagaka’s assured those present of the university’s commitment to keeping pace with technological change. “We are proactive in engaging our students,” he said, emphasizing the university’s active role in adapting to new challenges.
Prof. Vincent Onywera, DVC Research, Innovation and Outreach, highlighted the expo’s role as a platform for fostering collaboration. “The tech expo will serve as a melting pot for technology enthusiasts, industry experts, staff and students facilitating a vibrant exchange of ideas and hands-on experiences,” he stated. The event featured tech talks, panel discussions, hackathons, and a mini-summit.
