5th Edition • November 2026

5th TUK International Conference

Shaping the Future of Innovation

16 – 20 November 2026
Technical University of Kenya

“Building Integrated Innovation Ecosystems Beyond 2030: The Role of Technology, Training, and Governance”

The Technical University of Kenya invites researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, students, entrepreneurs, and the global academic community to participate in the TUK Research Week 2026 and the 5th International Conference.

As the world transitions toward a post-2030 development era, there is an urgent need to strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, government, and society in building resilient and inclusive innovation ecosystems. This conference presents a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative dialogue, showcase groundbreaking research and innovations, foster strategic partnerships, and shape the future of technology, training, governance, and sustainable development.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience

TUK staff and students, Kenyan professionals, and international guests from academia, industry, and government.

Worldwide Platform

Global Reach

A platform for cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnerships that transcend disciplines and borders.

Multidisciplinary

Three Tracks

Sub-themes spanning Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Social Sciences — reflecting TUK’s multidisciplinary strength.

Tracks

6 Themes

Applied Sciences and Technology

  • Bio innovation, Biotechnology and the Future Bioeconomy.
  • Mathematical Modelling, Data Science and AI in Sciences.
  • Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for Sustainable Development.
  • Innovating Safety and Security; from Laboratory Best Practices to Cross-border Threat Reduction.
  • Digital Agriculture and Sustainable Biotechnology.
  • Towards Multi-Disciplinary Earth Solutions: the role of physics, Earth and Environmental sciences in shaping sustainable futures.
4 Themes

Engineering and the Built Environment

  • Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities, and the Built Environment.
  • Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Automation and Industry 4.0 Technologies.
  • Green Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems and Climate Resilience.
  • Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Emerging Engineering Innovations.
6 Themes

Social Sciences and Technology

  • Digital communication, media and behavioural change in the new social order.
  • Open Knowledge, Inclusion, and Cultural Heritage Preservation.
  • Commercialisation of innovations.
  • The future of diplomacy, cybersecurity, and social stability in a networked world.
  • Digital rights in digital societies.
  • Capacity building for the new workplace.