About the local host
Konza Technopolis, the host of IASP Nairobi, was born in 2009 as the key project of Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. Designed as an ambitious smart city and vibrant innovation ecosystem, Konza plays a pivotal role in the economic, sociocultural, and educational development of the country.
Mixing business and everyday life, its digital community hosts businesses, workers, and residents, creating a Technopolis powered by the ICT sector that will contribute to Kenya’s knowledge economy – its mission.
Konza offers technology-based training to the local youth, aiming to create a tech savvy community which will foster innovation, as well as open job opportunities. It recently ran Kids Tech Boot Camp, which introduced technology to children to foster an interest in software development and robotics; following its success, Konza is currently working on integrating in the school curriculum.
Konza is designed as a mixed-use, high density walkable city able to accommodate diverse programmes and districts. Inspired by other global urban centers, it has made sure to stay local and specific to the needs of both the region and Kenya.