Nekesa Were works as the Managing Director at the iHub – Nairobi’s Innovation Hub. Nekesa has more than 10 years experience in leadership, human resource management, operations and communication. Nekesa is passionate about developing and executing the strategy that will provide the foundation and stability for the iHub to lead the innovation agenda and drive the innovation conversation in the Kenyan, African and global technology sector. Nekesa has been with the iHub for 7 years

Frank Tamre is an Instructor, Software Engineer and Mentor who is passionate about improving the capacity of people.
He worked at Intel, co-Founded Moringa School and then started EarlyCamp that trains young children aged 5-12years old how to solve problems using technology.
He spends his time with Android and Kotlin developer communities in east Africa. He co-organizes Android254 and KotlinKenya.
He is the Lead organizer for droidconKE- largest android developer conference in Africa.

In another life, he is a touted chef and will be in a kitchen experimenting with cooking different types of delicacies or he is either writing and reading.

Ben has over 15 years experience as a researcher, technology entrepreneur and development practitioner in low and middle-income countries, with a longstanding background in exploring the role of technology and innovation in the global south. As Head of Implementation Research at Samuel Hall, Ben has authored multiple innovation studies for a range of organisations including UNICEF, UNHCR, UNDP, the Norwegian Refugee Council and Terre des hommes and the Humanitarian Innovation fund. In his work, and as Chair of the Techfugees Chapter in Kenya, Ben encourages collaboration between NGOs, multilaterals, academics and entrepreneurs to develop digital services that better serve refugees and low-income communities.

Michael has a vast experience in humanitarian assistance, ranging from managing projects within the country to supporting other Red Cross/Crescent Societies. Currently Head of Operations for KRCS at the Kaloboyei Refugee Settlement. KRCS is providing Health services for refugees and host community. In the past he has been able to set operation objectives for major disaster responses. Thanks to his expertise and knowledge of Kakuma's everyday challenges faced by the KRC, he is today joining the hackathon jury panel and will deliberate on all tech4refugees projects.

Elly Mathenge is the Strategic Initiatives Leader for Oracle covering East, Central and Southern Africa.
Having studied, worked and lived in the US for nearly two decades, Elly is a Technology Enthusiast with a
strong background in Business analysis, IT Operations, Project & Change Management, Customer
Experience Management & Business Communication, Stakeholder and Customer Relationship management.
Elly holds a BSc degree in Business Administration Metropolitan State University and an MBA with a
concentration in IT Management from Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.