In a world that is increasingly shaped by emerging stressors like conflict, climate change, economic instability, and rising mental health challenges, where do we find the resilience, optimism, and hope needed to move forward?
We invite you to a day of celebration and dynamic dialogues with leading scientists, policymakers, practitioners, educations, influencers and advocates who make the case that now, more than ever, the science of human flourishing provides us with a path to transforming lives and unlocking our full potential.
In-person and online, and, for the first time ever: a two-day celebration
This year, we will address how hope, resilience, and optimism, can empower individuals and communities, particularly the youth in Kenya, to navigate and overcome contemporary challenges.
The summit will feature three unique tracks — Science, Policy, and Doers — each tailored to engage different audiences in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
New speakers unveiled every week.
Founding Director - Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB) and Professor of Psychiatry at University of Nairobi.
Operating Partner and Chief Organizational Effectiveness Officer, Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK).
Core Team Member, The Agency Fund & Co-Founder, IDinsight.
Founder & CEO Shamiri Institute. TED Fellow. Forbes 30 under 30.
Senior Lecturer of Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University.
Senior Economist and Director at IDinsight, Bilal is a development economist specializing in poverty, institutions and conflict in low- and middle-income countries.
Dr. Christine Musyimi is a mental health researcher focused on community mental health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stella Waruingi, is the Head of Mental Health & Substance Use Program at Nairobi County, Directorate of Health.
Eugene is the Communications, Advocacy and Safeguarding Lead at Basic Needs, Basic Rights
Gloria is the Executive Director of Tunaweza Empowerment Organization and an active volunteer within her community.
Dr. Janet Surum is a researcher and an Educational Psychologist with a keen interest in the well being of children, youth mental health, resilience, emerging adults and life span development studies.
Soni Adriance is the Director of Communications at Shamiri Institute.
The Science Track at the Shamiri Summit 2024 will showcase cutting-edge research and foster collaborative discussions that advance the field of youth mental health.
The Policy Track at the Shamiri Summit 2024 will provide a platform for insightful discussions led by government officials and key partners in the mental health and education sectors
The Doers Track is designed to showcase the impactful work being done by NGOs, CBOs, and practitioners who are implementing mental health solutions at the community level.
“Hope is a powerful tool for change. How do we cultivate that spark within each of us? We look forward to welcoming you at the Shamiri Summit to hear from, and engage with, experts in the field.”
Tom Osborn - Founder & CEO