The Kenya Innovation Week that was held on 27th November to 1st December 2023, at the Edge Convention Centre, has helped unlock filming potentials and ideas through establishing gaps and opportunities therein in this modern digital space.
The event themed ‘Innovating to Unlock the Commonwealth’ aligns with the bottom-up economic transformation approach of the Kenya Kwanza Government which prioritizes technology as a key economic contributor towards our nation’s growth.
Present during the summit were; H. E Dr.William Samoei Ruto, President of Republic of Kenya, Hon.Ababu Namwamba, Cs Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative economy and Sports among other top government officials.
Panel discussions with industry professionals on modern film industry trends such as on the use of Virtual Realities and Augmented Realities have promoted production of quality cinematic contents amongst creatives.
The Kenya Innovation Week is not only promoting collaborations but has as well offered opportunities for start-ups, corporates and young innovators to showcase their innovations through exhibitions.
Film Commission’s participation to Summit events has built a culture of innovation, research and technology use which are key pillars towards the rapid transformation and growth of the Kenya’s filming industry.
