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Official Agenda
Monday 19 June
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi
16:00 - 19:00
Pre-Event Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors should also setup their exhibition booth.
19:00 - 21:00
Evening Networking Reception
An 'ice-breaker' opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Tuesday 20 June
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi - Kilimanjaro Ballroom
8:00 - 9:00
Networking Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
9:00 - 9:25
Opening Ceremony
 
Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global
 
Major General Arnold Fields, U.S. Marine Corps (RET), Chairman, NAPA Standing Panel on International Affairs
National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) - CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Rt Hon. Ali Mohamed Gedi, Former Prime Minister of Government of Somalia
9:25 - 10:45
Panel One: Partnerships; Cooperation, Resilience & Success
Discussing Regional Relations | Mitigating Risk | Information (availability & sharing) | Robust Controls | Leadership & Direction | Collaborations
9:25 - 9:40 
Regional Relationships & Security in Africa
Brig. Albert Kendagor, Head of Peace Operations Department
EASF Secretariat
9:40 - 10:00 
IGAD Leadership-Handling Crisis
Farah Abdulsamed, Senior Political Advisor, Conflict & Humanitarian Affairs
IGAD Peace & Security Division (PSD)
10:00 - 10:15 
AfDB Resilience Strategy - Security Creating an Enabling Environment through Collaboration
James Nyirenda, Regional Security Consultant
African Development Bank (AfDB)
10:15 - 10:30 
African Led Partnerships for Defence Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)
Pieter Goosen, International Collaboration & Business Development Manager
DPSS International Business Development, CSIR
10:30 - 10:45
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:45 - 11:20
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
11:20 - 12:10
Panel Two: Africa's Border Control
Discussing Delimitation & Demarcation | Route Clearance | Cooperation | Awareness & Effectiveness | Trade | Inter-Agency Communication
11:20 - 11:25 
Panel Chair: Steven Patrick Shaulis, Executive Director of CADG Engineering Pte Ltd
11:25 - 11:45 
MONUSCO: Border Control & Security
Brig. Gen. George M. Mshamba, Commander - Force Intervention Brigade
UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
11:45 - 12:05 
Border Management in Somalia – Risks & Opportunities
Neil Roberts, Regional Senior Immigration & Border Management Specialist
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
12:05 - 12:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:10 - 12:50
Panel Three: Logistics & Communications; Secure & Reliable Operations
Discussing Maritime Threats | Coordinating Information | Advanced Technologies & Innovation | Essential Movement/Transportation | Reliable Communications
12:10 - 12:15 
Panel Chair: David Sadler, Managing Director of Barrett Communications
12:15 - 12:30 
Maritime Threats & Update on ATALANTA
Cdr Stefan Mayer, Assistant Chief of Staff for Future Operations
EUNAVFOR
12:30 - 12:45 
A Briefing on AMISOM
Dr. Walters Samah, Political Affairs Officer
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
12:45 - 12:50
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:50 - 14:00
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 - 18:00
Security Sector Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.
16:00 - 16:30
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
19:30 - 22:00
Cultural Dinner - Carnivore Restaurant
An informal Cultural Dinner welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees; enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day's talking points. Transport will depart the Hotel lobby at 7:30pm.
Wednesday 21 June
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi - Kilimanjaro Ballroom
8:30 - 8:50
Networking Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
8:50 - 9:00
Day Two Welcoming Remarks
A brief overview of day one's major talking points with a look at the topics of discussion to come.
 
Major General Arnold Fields, U.S. Marine Corps (RET), Chairman, NAPA Standing Panel on International Affairs of National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) - CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:00 - 9:15
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
9:00 - 9:15 
Khaled Azmi, Director, Counter-Terrorism Department of Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
9:15 - 10:10
Panel Four: Counter Terrorism Advancements
Discussing Policy & Strategy | Intelligence | Radicalisation | Migration & Immigration | Networks/Cells | Fraud | Threat Identification | Enforcement
9:15 - 9:20 
Panel Chair: Troy A. Smith, Business Development Executive of Raytheon Blackbird Tecnologies
9:20 - 9:35 
Uganda's Efforts in Countering Terrorism
Hon. Col. Charles Okello-Engola, Minister of State for Defence & Veteran In-charge of General Duties
Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs
9:35 - 9:50 
Terrorism Trends in Africa
MG Salihu Zaway Uba, Force Commander
United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
9:50 - 10:05 
Terrorist Threat against NATO
John C. Dorrance, Head Intelligence Production
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) HQ
10:05 - 10:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:10 - 10:40
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
10:40 - 11:35
Panel Five: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Discussing Counter Terrorism | Public Safety | Border Protection | National Assets | National Parks & Wildlife Protection (Anti-Poaching) | Cyber Security (criminal & terror)
10:40 - 10:45 
Panel Chair: Sam Rabin, Vice President - Sales & Business Development Africa of Verint
10:45 - 11:00 
Counter Terrorism Efforts in Somalia - Challenges & Opportunities
Brig. Gen. Abdalla Abdalla Mohamed, Deputy Director General
Somalia National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA)
11:00 - 11:15 
Counter-Terrorism Efforts in the COMESA Region: The Need for Innovative & Multi-faceted Approaches
Raymond Kitevu, Conflict Early Warning Expert
COMESA Secretariat
11:15 - 11:30 
The Role of INTERPOL in Crime & Security Management
Gedion Kimilu, Head of Regional Bureau
INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa
11:30 - 11:35
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
11:35 - 12:30
Panel Six: Capacity Building
Discussing Training | Smart Technologies | Strengthening Assets | Testing Methods | Diversity
11:35 - 11:40 
Panel Chair: Travis Heneveld , Director - United Nations & International Accounts of Motorola Solutions
11:40 - 11:55 
Africa's Peace Support Operations Capacity-Building
Brig Gen Dan Frimpong (Rtd) , Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA) Secretariat
11:55 - 12:10 
Peacekeeping Training Centres & their Roles in the Changing Peace & Security Dynamics in Africa
Emma Birikorang, Deputy Director - Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
12:10 - 12:25 
Challenges in Peacekeeping Operations and Ways to Bridge Capacity Gaps - Capability Development for Future Peacekeeping Operations
Brig. Gen. Kashif Naveed Abbasi, Force Chief of Staff
African Union-United Nations Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
12:25 - 12:30
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:30 - 13:45
Networking Lunch Break
13:45 - 14:45
Regional Stability Discussion Panel: Borders & Peace Support Operations
Interactive discussion panel chaired by an industry expert, introducing VIP guest speakers and welcoming questions from the audience. Subject matter including:
  • Past Lessons
  • Preparedness & Response
  • Developing Capabilities
  • New Technologies
13:45 - 13:55 
Panel Chair: Phillip J. Heyl, Principal of The Heyl Group
 
Brig. Gen. Abdirashid Aden Hersi, Commandant of General Kahiye Police Academy of Somali National Police Force; Ministry of Internal Security
 
Pankaj Joshi, Military Planning Officer of United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
 
Col Jean Marie Barumpishe, Chief of Staff Military Component of EASF Secretariat
 
Koos Joubert , Technical Adviser of DCD Protected Mobility
 
Jordan Rankin, Senior Expert for African Affairs of Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); Middle East/Africa Regional Center (MARC)
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
14:45 - 15:00
Closing Ceremony
Closing remarks from GRV Global, endorsing Partners, the event's Official Conference Chair; summing up of discussion highlights and takeaway points.
 
Sammy Itemere, Principal Secretary of State Department of Broadcasting & Telecommunications, Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communications & Telecommunication (ICT)
 
Major General Arnold Fields, U.S. Marine Corps (RET), Chairman, NAPA Standing Panel on International Affairs of National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) - CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global
15:00 - 18:00
Security Sector Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.
16:00 - 16:30
Networking Tea & Coffee Break