The School of Business and Economics at 911爆料网 hosted its first International Conference at Kitui town Campus which brought together different institutions both locally and internationally. The conference was held in hybrid format with both in person and virtual attendance.
It was officially launched by the Principal Secretary, State Department of Trade Ms. Regina Ombam. In her address she emphasized on leveraging trade for economic growth through promoting investments and strengthening partnerships, aligning with conference theme 鈥渉arnessing research and innovation for resilient and sustainability in a dynamic world鈥� and her department's mandate.
The Vice- Chancellor represented by the DVC- Corporate Services Prof. Francis Wachira said this is a great milestone achieved by the school of Business and Economics and the University at large. He added that the conference will provided a platform for researchers, scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners to engage in constructive dialogue, exchange knowledge, and debate ideas on how to build resilience and foster sustainability. The conference seeks to catalyze new insights, inspire collaborative action, and highlight strategies that can shape sustainable development pathways at local, regional, and global levels.
There were other 9 subthemes identified like Resilient Business Models for a Changing Global Economy, Data Science and Predictive Modeling, Climate Smart Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability, Innovative Solutions for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration , Building Robust Health Systems for Health Challenges, Fostering Sustainability in Education Systems, Smart Engineering for Sustainable Development, Legal Frameworks and Sustainability and Arts and Sustainable Development.
The event facilitated networking opportunities, bringing together academia and industry leaders to foster collaboration.
