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Africa\u2019s Official Ministerial Summit<\/span><\/h2>

We are proud to announce the 6th Innovation Africa taking place in Kenya in 2016, under the official patronage of the\u00a0Kenyan Ministry of Education and hosted by Cabinet Secretary Hon Fred Matiang\u2019i.<\/p>\n

Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2016<\/span><\/strong> will leverage its position as the continent\u2019s number one high level ministerial forum to ensure the participation of over 40 countries with 90 ministerial invitations. We aim to exceed all previous attendance records. It is now Africa\u2019s \u2018must participate\u2019 event for education, innovation and ICT.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things I love\u00a0about attendees of the\u00a0event is that they are\u00a0looking for real answers.\u00a0Innovation Africa gives us\u00a0the time and opportunity to\u00a0get some real stuff done.\u201d<\/em>
\nAnthony Salcito<\/strong> –\u00a0Worldwide VP Education, Microsoft<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\u201cI am delighted to be hosting Innovation Africa 2016 and will ensure the participation of all key actors from my ministry, the ministry of ICT, the Teachers Service Commission, the leading universities & technical colleges and at the same time making sure we work closely with AfricanBrains to maximise the participation of African countries and ministries of education, ICT and science & technology.\u201d<\/em>
\nCabinet Secretary Hon Fred Matiang\u2019i<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cThis is a unique opportunity to discuss\u00a0with the decision-makers at the highest\u00a0level.
\n<\/em>In the last two days we have held 17\u00a0pre-scheduled meetings back-to-back.\u201d<\/em>
\nAndrea Emiliani<\/strong> –\u00a0Business Development, IBM<\/p>\n<\/div>

Pre-Scheduled Ministerial Meetings<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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AfricanBrains is working closely with Cabinet Secretary, Hon Fred Matiang\u2019i to maximize the ministerial attendance at Innovation Africa thereby fulfilling our promise of delivering high-level, pre-scheduled meetings to participating partners and delegates.<\/p>\n

In 2016, participants will have the choice of booking meetings in advance of the event with ministers of basic & higher education, ICT, science & technology together with special government agencies for education, universities and technical colleges. In 2015 over 220 government officials represented 31 countries, and this year in Kenya we will have the support of a record number of ministers, all of whom regard Innovation Africa as the essential event to meet their counterparts, industry leaders and solution providers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cThe roundtables have been incredible and fruitful. We have done three proposals already from<\/em>
\nthe meetings we have had. The event shortens the timeline of how to engage officials.\u201d<\/em>
\nAngela Ney<\/strong> – Founder, Teachers Media International<\/p>\n<\/div>

Hosting Africa\u2019s Leading Decision-Makers<\/span><\/h2>

Hon Fred Matiang\u2019i, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Education, has confirmed personal invitations to ministers from the following countries, to be accompanied by senior delegations. These countries and ministers are all regular participants at Innovation Africa. Each of the following countries will include representative ministries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ANGOLA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education. Higher\u00a0Education. ICT<\/small><\/p>\n

BENIN<\/span><\/h5>\n

Secondary Education, Technical & Vocational\u00a0Training. Higher Education & Scientific Research.\u00a0Communications & Information Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

BOTSWANA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education & Skills Development. Infrastructure, Science & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

BURKINA FASO<\/span><\/h5>\n

National Education & Literacy. Secondary & Higher Education<\/small><\/p>\n

BURUNDI<\/span><\/h5>\n

Primary & Secondary Education. Higher Education & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n

CAMEROON<\/span><\/h5>\n

Employment & Vocational Training. Secondary Education. Scientific Research & Innovation<\/small><\/p>\n

COTE D\u2019IVOIRE<\/span><\/h5>\n

National Education & Technical Training. Post & ICT<\/small><\/p>\n

DRC<\/span><\/h5>\n

Primary, Secondary, & Vocational Education. Higher Education, University & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n

ETHIOPIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

ICT. Education. Science & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

GABON<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education & Technical & Vocational Education. Higher Education & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

GAMBIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Basic & Secondary Education. Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

GHANA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education. Communications<\/small><\/p>\n

KENYA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education. ICT<\/small><\/p>\n

LESOTHO<\/span><\/h5>\n

Communications, Science & Technology. Education & Training<\/small><\/p>\n

LIBERIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education<\/small><\/p>\n

MADAGASCAR<\/span><\/h5>\n

National Education. Higher Education & Scientific Research<\/small><\/p>\n

MALAWI<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education, Science & Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

MAURITIUS<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education & Human Resources. Technology, Communication & Innovation<\/small><\/p>\n

MOZAMBIQUE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education & Human Development. Science, Technology, Higher, Technical & Professional Education<\/small><\/p>\n

NAMIBIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education, Arts & Culture. Higher Education, Training & Innovation. ICT<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

NIGERIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education. Communications Technology<\/small><\/p>\n

REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO<\/span><\/h5>\n

Primary & Secondary Education. Technical Education, Professional Skills & Employment. Scientific Research & Technical Innovation<\/small><\/p>\n

RWANDA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education. Youth & ICT<\/small><\/p>\n

SENEGAL<\/span><\/h5>\n

National Education. Higher Education & Research<\/small><\/p>\n

SIERRA LEONE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education, Science & Technology. Information & Communications<\/small><\/p>\n

SOUTH AFRICA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Basic Education. Higher Education & Training. Science & Technology. Post & Telecommunications<\/small><\/p>\n

SWAZILAND<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education & Training. ICT<\/small><\/p>\n

TANZANIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Communications, Science & Technology. Education & Vocational Training<\/small><\/p>\n

ZAMBIA<\/span><\/h5>\n

Education, Science & Vocational Training. Communications<\/small><\/p>\n

ZIMBABWE<\/span><\/h5>\n

Primary & Secondary Education. Higher & Tertiary Education. Science & Technology. ICT<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cThis is the one spot, in one trip, where I can see so many ministers. Intel has been here every year.\u201d<\/em>
\nBrian Gonzalez<\/strong> – Director, Intel Education<\/p>\n<\/div>

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