Afrika Handmade Program
Day 1 [2nd October]
9:00- 9:30am
Welcome message and introductions
9:30- 11:30am [plenary session]
“Kenyan Made for the Kenyan Consumer: Building a Sustainable Domestic Market.”
with Jacqui Resley [Spinners Web], Goodie Odhiambo [Goodies], Danda Jaroljmek [Circle Art Agency]
11:30-12.00pm [break]
12.00- 1:00pm open spaces
1:00-2:00pm [break]
2:00-4:00pm [breakout sessions]
[Breakout session 1]
“New Business Models for Contemporary Craft & Design”
with Kate Mahugu [Shop Soko], Shruti Patel [Savannah Chic], Bernard Outah [World Fair Trade Organization – Africa]
[Breakout session 2]
“Taking it to the Next Level: When Craft Meets Design” with Anthony Mulli [Katchy Kollections], Beatrice Mwasi [SanaBora Designs]
4:00-4:30pm [break]
4:30-5:30pm mentorship sessions/business meetings/interviews
5:30pm -end of day one
Day2 [3rd October 2014]
9:00- 9:30am
Recap of day one
9:30-11:30am [plenary session]
“Enabling a Thriving Craft Sector: Conversations with Government”
with Catherine Kahuria [Kenya Copyright Board, KECOBO], Ruth Mwaniki [CEO – Export Promotion Council, EPC], Lilac Osanjo [School of Art and Design, University of Nairobi]
11:30-12:00pm [break]
12.00-1:00pm open spaces
1:00-2:00pm [break]
2:00- 4:00pm [mini workshops]
Mini workshop 1
“Consumer Insight: Market trends to watch out for in 2015 ” with Ibada Wadud [Run by Rural], Connie Aluoch [Connie Aluoch Styling Management]
Mini Workshop 2
“From Concept to Market: Understanding the Craft Sector Value Chain” Webinar with Mark Kwami [CBI]