Kenya’s first engineering regulatory body was established in 1969 under Engineers Registration Act, Cap 530 and was known as the Engineers Registration Board. The mandate of the Board under this legal framework was to regulate the activities and conduct of registered engineers in accordance with the functions and powers conferred upon it by the Act. In order to effectively regulate the engineering sector, there was need to amend the Act to provide for wholesome regulation of the engineering value chain. The Engineers Registration Act was repealed in 2011 with the enactment of the Engineers Act 2011. The mandate of the Board now became the registration of engineers and firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, development and general practice of engineering. It has therefore been 60 years of thoughtful, pioneering, insightful, exciting, dynamic and progressive delivery of engineering infrastructure, processes and systems. There is therefore need to take stock and reflect and celebrate the achievements, respond to the emerging trends and challenges and reset to address current national and global challenges, and look forward to the next 60 years of engineering being at the heart of innovation, infrastructure development and technological advancements.

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EPC 2024 themed “Engineering@60: Reflections, Response, Resetting” aims to provide a comprehensive platform for engineers, scientists, innovators, and stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and envision the future of engineering.

The Convention seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Showcase Kenya’s engineering innovations
ii. Reflect: Celebrate and honor the accomplishments and milestones in engineering over the past 60 years
iii. Respond: Address the current global challenges and explore how engineering can contribute to solving them
iv. Reset: Strategize for the future, setting new goals and directions for the engineering field
v. Collaboration: Foster collaboration and networking among professionals, innovators, researchers, policy makers, academia and organizations.

The Convention is designed for a diverse audience, including:
i. Engineers, engineering technologists, technicians and associated professionals
ii. Researchers and scientists
iii. Academicians and students
iv. Government officials and policymakers
v. Industry leaders
vi. Innovators and entrepreneurs

Engineering the Future: Sustainable Innovations for a Connected World
The aim of the Innovation Fair is to provide a platform that showcases creativity, ingenuity, and technological advancements made in engineering by inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators to display their cutting-edge ideas, products, and solutions.
The primary objectives of the Innovation Fair are as follows
i. Foster Innovation: Encourage and promote a culture of innovation among individuals and organizations.
ii. Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, and knowledge among participants.
iii. Collaboration: Create networking opportunities for potential collaborators, investors, and partners.
iv. Public Awareness: Raise awareness about the importance of innovation in addressing contemporary challenges.

Key activities during the Innovation Fair will include
i. Innovation Exhibits: Participants can showcase their innovations through booths or displays.
ii. Workshops and Seminars: Organize informative sessions on innovation-related topics.
iii. Pitch Competitions: Allow start-ups and entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
iv. Networking Sessions: Facilitate interactions between participants, investors, and industry experts and business-to-business
v. Technology Demonstrations: Provide hands- on demonstrations of innovative products and technologies.

The Innovation Fair is open to a diverse audience including
i. Innovators and inventors
ii. Start-ups and entrepreneurs
iii.Researchers and scientists
iv. Investors and venture capitalists
v. Students and educators
vi. Government officials and policymakers
vii. Industry professionals

A panel of experts will be invited to on a criteria such as impact, creativity, scalability, and sustainability for purposes of awards.