About the Conference
The International Accreditation Conference 2025 is the premier international forum for accreditation bodies, higher education leaders, and quality assurance professionals to collaborate on advancing educational excellence worldwide.
The Future of Accreditation in the Digital Age
AI, blockchain, and automation are enhancing accreditation, with cybersecurity and digital systems ensuring secure, efficient quality assurance.
Sustainability and Accreditation
Accreditation supports green standards, circular economy goals, sustainable supply chains, and climate change response.
Ensuring Quality in Emerging Markets
Developing economies benefit from tailored accreditation, MRAs, and MSME support to boost global trade capacity.
Innovation in Accreditation Practices
Flexible, risk-based accreditation models are expanding into new sectors through peer reviews and collaboration.
Role of Accreditation in Public Health and Safety
Healthcare accreditation ensures readiness in disasters, food safety, and public emergency response.
Building Stakeholder Trust and Confidence in Accreditation
Trust in accreditation grows through consumer protection, transparency, and social responsibility.
Featured Speakers
The International Accreditation Conference brings together a distinguished panel of experts and leaders shaping the future of quality assurance across Africa and beyond. From heads of regulatory bodies and government representatives to specialists in standards, conformity assessment, and digital transformation, our speakers offer rich insights on the evolving role of accreditation in supporting sustainable development, trade, and innovation. Their diverse perspectives will foster meaningful dialogue on strengthening trust, enhancing competitiveness, and promoting global recognition through robust accreditation systems.
H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto
President, Republic of Kenya
Dr. William Samoei Ruto is the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya. With a strong background in leadership, governance, and economic transformation, he champions digital innovation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development across the continent. His keynote address will focus on the role of accreditation in advancing Africa's global competitiveness.
Hon. Lee Kinyanjui
CS,State Departments for Industry
Pioneer in trade, infrastructure, and urban economic growth.
Dr. Juma Mukhwana
PS for the State Department of Industry in MITI.
Specializes in industrial policy and local manufacturing development.
Dr. Walter Ongeti
CEO KENAS
Specializes in strategy, governance, and institutional leadership.
Dr. Ahmed Kalebi
DKL Laboratory
Specializes in pathology, lab medicine, and public health innovation.
Mrs Caroline Outa
Vice President CASCO and Regional Manager - Lake Region - Kenya Bureau of Standards
Specializes in international conformity assessment and standardization.
Dr. Andrew Edewa
Director, Standards and SPS Measures at TradeMark Africa (TMA)
Specializes in food safety, trade standards, and agro-food systems.
Ms. Lisa Carnahan
Deputy Director of the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST
Specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, and IT standards development.
Scott Steedman
Director-General Standards and Executive Director, British Standards Institution (BSI)
Pioneer in engineering standards and global standardization policy.
Exhibitors
Showcase your products and services to an international audience of accreditation professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers.
Benefits include networking with conference attendees, brand exposure through marketing channels, and opportunities for showcasing products and services.
Our Sponsors & Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors and partners who make this event possible.
Event Schedule
7:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Arrival of Planning team (KENAS)
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Exhibition Tour
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration (KENAS/Event management team)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Entertainment
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Session, KENAS (Master of Ceremony)
- National Anthem & Prayers
- Welcome Address
- Introductory Remarks
- KENAS Purpose
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Address (Dr. Walter Ongeti- KENAS CEO)
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Address (Speaker)
Global Accreditation Systems - A strange Tool for Trust
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sponsor's Privilege (Sponsor)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary I: (Moderator, Rapporteur, Panellists)
Sub- Theme: POLICY & TRADE
Topics of Discussion
- Accreditation for Market Access & Global Trade
- MRAs: Reducing Technical Barriers to Trade
- Enhancing Competitiveness of Local Products
- Supporting MSMEs with Accreditation to Scale & Export
- Aligning Regional Standards & Trade Harmonization
- International and regional accreditation corporations
- Legal framework governing accreditation in Kenya
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Sponsor's Privilege (Sponsor)
12:10 PM - 13:00 PM
Breakout Session I: POLICY & TRADE(Moderator, Rapporteur, Panellists)
Breakout Session I: Sector-Focused Accreditation
Topics of Discussion
Room 1
- Sector-Focused Accreditation: Manufacturing, Electronics, Calibration, testing labs
Room 2
- Sector-Focused Accreditation: Pharma, Medical, public health
Room 3
- Sector-Focused Accreditation: Bodies dealing with registration of persons
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Breakout Session II(Moderator, Rapporteur, Panellists)
Sub-Theme: Quality Systems Strengthening
Topics of Discussion
Room 1
- Infrastructure and the Built Environment
- Transport Safety Initiatives, Standards and Technology
Room 2
- Enhancing Public Sector Performance through Accredited Services
- Strengthening healthcare systems through accreditation
Room 3
- Enhancing Public Sector Performance through Accredited Services
3:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Exhibition tour
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 AM
Remarks by International Accreditation Oversight Bodies (e.g ILAC,IAF ISO ) (Reps, ILAC, IAF, ISO, MC)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Networking Cocktail (Sponsor)
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