Learn More About the SITICO 2025 Conference
This section highlights the purpose of the event, key dates, thematic areas, participants, sponsorship opportunities, and registration details to help stakeholders better understand and engage with the conference.
The Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) 2025 is a global platform that brings together investors, government, development partners, and industry leaders to position Siaya as a premier investment destination.
The conference will be held in Siaya County, Kenya, from 14th - 17th October, 2025 at the Siaya National Polytechnic
“Positioning Siaya as an Investment Destination: Transformative Growth through Trade and Investment.”
The rationale is to:
- Drive economic growth and create jobs.
- Showcase investment opportunities in key sectors.
- Foster local and international partnerships.
- Promote infrastructure development.
- Enhance Siaya County’s visibility on the global investment map.
- Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
- Stimulate economic development and job creation.
- Highlight investment opportunities across key sectors.
- Build partnerships and collaborations.
- Support infrastructure development.
- Improve Siaya’s international visibility.
- Agriculture and Blue Economy
- Business Development Services (MSMEs, manufacturing, value addition)
- Youth and Digital Innovation
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Climate Action & Renewable Energy
- Infrastructure Development
- Good Governance & Ease of Doing Business
- Healthcare
- Education & Skills Development
- Mining
- Local, regional, and international investors
- Government and policymakers (national & county)
- Business leaders and corporate executives
- Industry experts & consultants
- Academia and researchers
- Development partners & NGOs
- Media representatives
- Business associations, chambers of commerce, and diaspora groups
- Day 1: Setting the Stage: Opening ceremony, keynote speeches, plenaries, networking.
- Day 2: Deep Dive into Opportunities: Breakout sessions, pitch competitions, field visits, gala dinner.
- Day 3: Partnerships and Action: Roundtable forums, MoU signings, closing ceremony, site visits (Yala Swamp, Lake Kanyaboli, Siriwo Rice Mill, Got Ramogi, Ndanu Falls).
- Increased capital inflows and investment deals.
- Enhanced business growth for local entrepreneurs and SMEs.
- Job creation and economic development.
- Improved policy recommendations for a better investment climate.
- Strengthened public-private partnerships.
- Greater international visibility for Siaya County.
SITICO offers tiered sponsorship opportunities:
- Platinum Sponsor : KES 20,000,000
- Gold Sponsor: KES 15,000,000
- Silver Sponsor: KES 5,000,000
- Bronze Sponsor: KES 3,000,000
Tailored sponsorships (Media Partner, Gala Dinner, Delegate Packages, etc.).
Each package includes exhibition booths, speaking opportunities, branding, media exposure, and networking benefits.
- Platinum Package: KES 150,000 (corporates, multinationals, govt. agencies)
- Gold Package: KES 100,000 (NGOs, academic & research institutions)
- Silver Package: KES 75,000 (SMEs)
- Bronze Package: KES 30,000 (MSMEs)
- Open Air Market: KES 10,000 (youth, Mama Mboga, Jua Kali sector)
- Delegate Registration: KES 10,000 (all-access conference pass)
Interested participants can register under the respective category and pay through SITICO’s official bank accounts (KCB for registration/exhibition, DTB for sponsorship).
Visit the Packages Link Page Here
The conference is spearheaded by Siaya County Government, in partnership with national government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and development partners.
The conference aligns with:
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- African Union Agenda 2063
- Kenya Vision 2030
- Siaya County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP)
