Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has officially opened the 2026 Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo and Conference in Nairobi.
The five-day event, running from June 2 to 5 at the Edge Convention Centre, is co-hosted by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the Kenya Space Agency and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data.
It brings together stakeholders from data, statistics, geospatial, technology, innovation and space ecosystems. The platform is designed for knowledge exchange, showcasing practical solutions and advancing sustainable development through data-driven innovation.
Kindiki presided over the official opening, with the conference featuring discussions, exhibitions and networking opportunities throughout the week. An Inclusion Pavilion offers an immersive experience on inclusive and impactful solutions.
Kenya Vision 2030 is represented at the event by Director Idi Masoud and Beatrice Mwangi. The secretariat continues to follow proceedings as part of efforts to align national development planning with emerging data and space technologies.
The event highlights Kenya’s growing role in hosting global conversations on data and space. Geospatial data and satellite technologies are increasingly central to land use planning, infrastructure monitoring and resource management across the country.
Participants include government officials, international institutions, civil society, academia, data organisations and industry practitioners. Over 1,000 delegates from 65 countries are expected during the week.
The conference provides a platform for advancing practical applications of data and space technologies in areas such as agriculture, climate adaptation, disaster risk management and environmental monitoring.
Kenya’s participation aligns with broader goals under Vision 2030 to leverage technology and data for national transformation. The presence of the Kenya Space Agency underscores the link between space innovation and national development priorities.
Proceedings are being streamed live, allowing wider access for stakeholders unable to attend in person. The event continues with technical sessions, workshops and exhibitions focused on data ecosystems and space applications.
The opening marks a significant moment for Kenya’s data and space communities as they engage with global partners on sustainable development challenges.
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