BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Nairobi BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19420801T001500 TZOFFSETFROM:+0245 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EAT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250309T111638Z UID:65CAE432-F4F8-4CBC-A30F-42A05464CBFA DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20241207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20241207T170000 DESCRIPTION:[IEEE PES KENYA DEI SUMMIT - POSTER]\n\nEVENT SUMMARY:\nThe IEE E PES Kenya - Diversity Equity & Inclusion Summit (PES KE - DEI Summit) is a dedicated initiative by IEEE PES MMU\, PES Kenya and IEEE Strathmore SB alongside AFRICON Energy Ltd\, to foster diversity\, accessibility\, and leadership across its member base. The event is funded by IEEE PES DEI Com mittee.\n\nThis event brings together students\, women in power\, young pr ofessionals\, and retirees in a collaborative environment designed to prom ote gender balance\, professional growth\, and intergenerational learning. Through keynotes\, interactive workshops\, and recognition awards\, the s ummit encourages active engagement and highlights the unique contributions of each member. By offering hybrid participation options and prioritizing accessibility\, the summit aims to create an inclusive space where all vo ices contribute to the sustainable and innovative future of the energy sec tor.\n\nEvent/Initiative Purpose:\nThis PES KE - DEI Summit is a transform ative initiative that emphasizes diversity\, accessibility\, and collabora tive leadership within the energy sector. This one-day hybrid event is str uctured to bring together a wide spectrum of IEEE PES Students and YP Keny a members—students\, women in power\, young professionals\, seasoned eng ineers\, and retirees—in an inclusive environment. Through insightful ke ynotes\, panel discussions\, and roundtable sessions\, participants will e xplore topics such as gender balance\, intergenerational collaboration\, a nd accessible design in education and the workplace.\n\nNetworking opportu nities will allow attendees to build meaningful connections across differe nt career stages\, while hands-on activities encourage actionable solution s for advancing PES initiatives. By promoting leadership engagement and pr ofessional growth\, this summit aims to\nempower all members to shape an i nnovative\, inclusive\, and sustainable future for the energy industry.\n\ nCo-sponsored by: AFRICON ENERGY\, KENYA POWER \, EPRA\, NUCLEAR SOCIETY O F KENYA\n\nAgenda: \nPROGRAM/AGENDA\n\n0800 - 0900 | Registration and Netw orking Breakfast\nKick off with refreshments and networking opportunities to foster connections among students\,\nprofessionals\, and leaders.\n0900 - 0930 | Opening Remarks and Keynote\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. John Kamau\, D irector of Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC)\nAn address on the imp ortance of diversity\, inclusion\, and collaboration for Kenya’s sustain able\nenergy future.\n0930 - 1030 | Panel Discussion: Diversity and Gender Balance in STEM\nPanelists: (The session will explore barriers to diversi ty in STEM and strategies to promote\ngender balance and accessibility.)\n • Chair of IEK Women in Engineering Committee (IEK WEC)\n• Dean of Eng ineering\, Strathmore University\n• IEEE Kenya Young Professionals Chair \,\n• IEEE PES Kenya Chair\n• E-Mobility & Accessibility CEO\n\n1030 - 1100 | Coffee Break\n\n1100 - 1200 | Workshop: Developing Inclusive Leade rship Skills\nFacilitator: A Leadership Coach and Diversity Advocate\nThis workshop will provide tools for fostering inclusive leadership\, encourag ing participation\,\nand empowering underrepresented groups.\n\n1200 - 130 0 | Breakout Sessions\n• Session A: “Engaging Young Professionals in E nergy”\n• Session B: “Supporting Women in Power”\n• Session C: “Mentorship Across Generations”\n\n1300 - 1400 | Lunch Break\n\n1400 - 1530 | Interactive Workshop: Accessibility in Entrepreneurship and Digita l Resources\nFacilitator: ICT Accessibility Specialist\nAn interactive ses sion on best practices for creating accessible entrepreneurship and digita l platforms within IEEE PES.\nMy Entrepreneurship Journey: Navigating Chal lenges as a Change Agent: By Innocent Magothe\nA personal story emphasizin g how diversity of thought\, equitable access to resources\, and inclusive practices can transform entrepreneurship. This session will focus on over coming barriers and creating opportunities for underrepresented communitie s\n\n1530 - 1700 | Closing Remarks\, Networking and PES Kenya Leaders Meet up\nClosing insights and open networking to conclude the day.\nThis agenda provides a balanced mix of sessions that address inclusivity\, accessibil ity\, and\nprofessional development tailored to Kenya’s unique context\n \nBldg: SIR THOMAS MOORE BUILDING (STMB)\, STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY \, NAIROB I\, Nairobi\, Kenya\, 00100\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/44 6717 LOCATION:Bldg: SIR THOMAS MOORE BUILDING (STMB)\, STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY \, NAIROBI\, Nairobi\, Kenya\, 00100\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.or g/m/446717 ORGANIZER:nursarahibrahim427@gmail.com SEQUENCE:135 SUMMARY:IEEE PES Kenya - DEI Summit (Diversity Equity & Inclusion) URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446717 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong><img src="https://events.vtools.ie ee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/a19f882a-3fc3-4534-a632-5352e761196a" alt=" IEEE PES KENYA DEI SUMMIT - POSTER" width="773" height="773"><br><br>EVENT SUMMARY:</strong><br>The <strong>IEEE PES Kenya - Diversity Equity &amp\; Inclusion Summit (PES KE - DEI Summit)</strong> is a dedicated initiative by IEEE PES MMU\, PES Kenya and IEEE Strathmore SB alongside AFRICON Ener gy Ltd\, to foster diversity\, accessibility\, and leadership across its m ember base. The event is funded by IEEE PES DEI Committee.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p> This event brings together students\, women in power\, young professionals \, and retirees in a collaborative environment designed to promote gender balance\, professional growth\, and intergenerational learning.&nbsp\;Thro ugh keynotes\, interactive workshops\, and recognition awards\, the summit encourages active engagement and highlights the unique contributions of e ach member. By offering hybrid participation options and prioritizing acce ssibility\, the summit aims to create an inclusive space where all voices contribute to the sustainable and innovative future of the energy sector.< br><br><strong>Event/Initiative Purpose:</strong><br>This PES KE - DEI Sum mit&nbsp\;is a transformative initiative that emphasizes diversity\, acces sibility\, and collaborative&nbsp\;leadership within the energy sector. Th is one-day hybrid event is structured to bring together a&nbsp\;wide spect rum of IEEE PES Students and YP Kenya members&mdash\;students\, women in p ower\, young professionals\, seasoned engineers\, and retirees&mdash\;in a n inclusive environment. Through insightful keynotes\, panel discussions\, and roundtable sessions\, participants will explore topics such as gender &nbsp\;balance\, intergenerational collaboration\, and accessible design i n education and the workplace.<br><br>Networking opportunities will allow attendees to build meaningful connections across different&nbsp\;career st ages\, while hands-on activities encourage actionable solutions for advanc ing PES&nbsp\;initiatives. By promoting leadership engagement and professi onal growth\, this summit aims to<br>empower all members to shape an innov ative\, inclusive\, and sustainable future for the energy&nbsp\;industry.< /p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>PROGRAM/AGENDA</strong></p>\n<p><s trong>0800 - 0900</strong> <strong>| Registration and Networking Breakfast </strong><br>Kick off with refreshments and networking opportunities to fo ster connections among students\,<br>professionals\, and leaders.<br><stro ng>0900 - 0930 | Opening Remarks and Keynote</strong><br>Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Kamau\, Director of Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC)<br>A n address on the importance of diversity\, inclusion\, and collaboration f or Kenya&rsquo\;s sustainable<br>energy future.<br><strong>0930 - 1030 | P anel Discussion: Diversity and Gender Balance in STEM</strong><br>Panelist s: (The session will explore barriers to diversity in STEM and strategies to promote<br>gender balance and accessibility.)<br>&bull\; Chair of IEK W omen in Engineering Committee (IEK WEC)<br>&bull\; Dean of Engineering\, S trathmore University<br>&bull\; IEEE Kenya Young Professionals Chair\,<br> &bull\; IEEE PES Kenya Chair<br>&bull\; E-Mobility &amp\; Accessibility CE O</p>\n<p><strong>1030 - 1100 | Coffee Break</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong> 1100 - 1200 | Workshop: Developing Inclusive Leadership Skills</strong><br >Facilitator: A Leadership Coach and Diversity Advocate<br>This workshop w ill provide tools for fostering inclusive leadership\, encouraging partici pation\,<br>and empowering underrepresented groups.</p>\n<p><strong>1200 - 1300 | Breakout Sessions</strong><br>&bull\; Session A: &ldquo\;Engaging Young Professionals in Energy&rdquo\;<br>&bull\; Session B: &ldquo\;Suppor ting Women in Power&rdquo\;<br>&bull\; Session C: &ldquo\;Mentorship Acros s Generations&rdquo\;<br><br><strong>1300 - 1400 | Lunch Break<br></strong ><br><strong>1400 - 1530 | Interactive Workshop: Accessibility in Entrepre neurship and Digital Resources</strong><br>Facilitator: ICT Accessibility Specialist<br>An interactive session on best practices for creating access ible entrepreneurship and&nbsp\; digital platforms within IEEE PES.<br>My Entrepreneurship Journey: Navigating Challenges as a Change Agent:&nbsp\;B y Innocent Magothe<br>A personal story emphasizing how diversity of though t\, equitable access to resources\, and inclusive practices can transform entrepreneurship. This session will focus on overcoming barriers and creat ing opportunities for underrepresented communities<br><br><strong>1530 - 1 700 | Closing Remarks\, Networking and PES Kenya Leaders Meetup</strong><b r>Closing insights and open networking to conclude the day.<br>This agenda provides a balanced mix of sessions that address inclusivity\, accessibil ity\, and<br>professional development tailored to Kenya&rsquo\;s unique co ntext</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR