TIME
SESSION
08:45 – 09:00
Opening Remarks and Day One Reflection
Mr. Robert Kaufman, Event Chair & Head of British Red Cross, Türkiye
09:00 – 09:15
UNICEF – Opening Leadership Address
Ms. Alison Parker, Deputy Regional Director
09:15 – 09:30
Kenya Red Cross and British Red Cross Logistics and Procurement Presentation
- Mr. Paul Odera, Head of Procurement, Kenya Red Cross
- Mr. Valentine Tindi, Head of Logistics, Kenya Red Cross
- Mr. Sola Olafimihan, Senior Logistics and Procurement Manager, British Red Cross
09:30 – 10:15
Plenary Session: The Role of Innovation in Disaster Management
The panel will explore how Public-Private Partnerships drive innovation in disaster management through advanced technologies, resilient infrastructure, and innovative financing.
Moderator:
- Mr. Marcel Akpovo, Regional Director Eastern and Southern Africa & Representative to the African Union, United Nations Office for Human Rights
Panelists:
- Hon. Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management, Republic of South Sudan
- Ms. Fruzsina Straus, Head of Disaster Risk Reduction UNEP
- Ms. Luna Kim, Innovation Manager UNICEF
- Ms. Safia Verjee, Executive Director – ICHA, Kenya Red Cross
- Mr. Simon Girmaw, Regional Emergencies Officer, UNHCR REGIONAL OFFICE
- Imam Qasim Rashid Ahmad, Founder and Chairman, Al Khair Foundation
- Mr. Eric Wragge, Global Head of Business Development & Capital Markets, Algorand Foundation
10:15 – 10:30
UNICEF – Keynote Presentation
Ms. Luna Kim, Innovation Manager
10:30 – 10:50
Networking Break: Teas, Coffees and Pastries provided
10:50 – 11:30
Plenary Session: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Mitigating Health Challenges and Accelerating Health Resilience
Moderator:
- Mr. Ronald Jackson, Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery for Building Resilience, UNDP
Panelists:
- Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health, Republic of South Sudan
- Ms. Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary, State Department of Health, Kenya
- Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, BSc, MSc. DSc. Regional Director, Africa CDC Eastern Africa Region
- Dr. Zabulon Yoti, Emergency Preparedness and Response, WHO AFRO
- Dr. Ahmed Dahir, Senior Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, WHO
- Dr. Martin Muchangi, Director for Population Health and Environment, Amref Health Africa
- Mr. Edwin Kleiber, CEO, Amex Healthcare
11:30 – 11:45
Republic of South Sudan – Ministerial Address
Honorable Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health
11:45 – 12:00
Distinguished Leadership Address – Africa CDC
Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, BSc, MSc. DSc. Regional Director
12:00 – 12:15
AMEX Healthcare – Keynote Address
Mr. Edwin Kleiber, CEO
12:15 – 13:00
Plenary Session: Ensuring Emergency Communication and Connectivity for All in Humanitarian Crisis Management
Exploring how coordinated efforts between public and private sector partners can deliver reliable, accessible, and affordable communication and connectivity solutions—including satellite, HF, and mobile technologies—to ensure no stakeholder or affected community is left isolated during crises. This discussion will highlight the essential role of cross-sector collaboration in closing connectivity gaps and enabling effective humanitarian response under challenging conditions.
Moderator:
- Mr. Oltesh Thobias, Regional Chief of Procurement and Contracts, African Development Bank
Panelists:
- Mr. Dorobin Agoti, Head, Information Technology and Digital Transformation Services and Support, Africa, IFRC
- Eng Kezias Mwale, Director, African Telecommunication Union
- Mr. Martin Bucah, Global Head of IT Operation, Save the Children International
- Ms. Amy Sifuma, International ICT Business Partner, Christian Aid
- Mr. Mark Hawkins, Senior Humanitarian Consultant, IEC Telecom
13:00 – 13:15
IEC Telecom – Keynote Address
Mr. Mark Hawkins, Senior Humanitarian Consultant
13:15 – 13:30
African Development Bank – Keynote Address
Mr. Oltesh Thobias, Regional Chief of Procurement and Contracts
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch and Networking Break
14:30 – 17:30
UN & AID COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HUB
Our engagement zone will be open after lunch for bilateral meetings and introductions between the UN/ INGO’s/ NGO’s/ development banks, and representatives from both the local and global private sectors, as well as meetings amongst the agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to explore partnerships, funding, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and procurement opportunities.