3RD ANNUAL EDITION • OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

The Official Programme

Conference Theme:

“Where Talent Meets Research, Enterprise & Policy: Exploring Sport Through Technology, Science and Enterprise.”

Select Event Day:
Day 01Sports DaySunday, Sep 27, 2026

Sports Talents & Flagship AI Road Race

Run, Compete, Innovate: Where Innovation meets Sports...

Venue: UEAB Field & Graduation Square
Filter Track:
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
UEAB Field and Graduation Square
Sports & Athletics

Sports Talents Showcase & Baraton AI-Powered Road Race

Chairs / Moderators: Athletics Kenya (AK), Student Association of Baraton University (SABU), Kenya Academy of Sports

High-energy competitive athletics and cycling competitions featuring electronic time-tracking and talent scouting across Nandi County highland trails. Fun runners receive an event T-shirt with 1,000/- payments; cyclists receive a branded water bottle & cap.

Key Activities & Sub-tracks:
  • 10Km Professional AI-Powered Road Race
  • 5Km Non-Professional & Community Fun Run
  • 3Km Youth & Community Fun Run
  • Cycling Challenge across Nandi Circuit (Includes branded water bottle & cycling cap)
  • Field & Track events (Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump, Javelin, 100m, 400m, 800m Walking Race)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Graduation Square
Sports & Athletics

Workout & Physical Stretch Session

Chairs / Moderators: AVS, SABU

Coordinated cool-down exercises and recovery routines for athletes, students, and community participants.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Graduation Square Pavilion
Plenary Summit

Official Launch of BIEW 2026 3rd Edition

Chairs / Moderators: Vice Chancellor, CEO KeNIA, Governor Nandi County, County Commissioner, PS State Department for Sports

Official opening address and ceremonial flag-off of the 3rd Baraton Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week with institutional, county, and ministry leaders.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Graduation Square Pavilion
Policy & Remarks

Key Stakeholder & Partner Remarks

Chairs / Moderators: Partners & Strategic Stakeholders

Speeches from title sponsors, development agencies, academic partners, and sports federations.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Graduation Square Podium
Sports & Athletics

Sports & Marathon Awards Ceremony

Chairs / Moderators: SABU, Nandi County Dept of Sports, Arts & Youth Affairs, Kenya Academy of Sports

Presentation of medals, trophies, and cash prizes to winners of the 10Km road race, cycling challenge, and field contests.

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Graduation Square Pavilion
Startups & Pitches

Celebrating Startups & Launch of StartUp School Kenya

Chairs / Moderators: University Council & StartUp School Kenya

Unveiling newly incubated campus startups and kicking off venture mentoring cohorts.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Campus Dining & Hospitality Terraces
Break & Networking

Lunch Break & Networking

Networking lunch for athletes, judges, delegates, and guests.

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
UEAB Grounds & Pavilion
Medical Camp & Expo

Community Medical Camp & Sports Innovation Exhibitions

Chairs / Moderators: Nandi County Dept of Health & Sanitation, KEMRI, Ultimate Sports Nutrition (USN), Red Cross Society, IEC, Innovators

Comprehensive health outreach and live exhibitions demonstrating modern sports science, nutrition, and wearable biometrics.

Key Activities & Sub-tracks:
  • Social Health Authority (SHA) Sensitization & Registration
  • Free Comprehensive Health Assessments & Screenings
  • Nutrition for Clean Sports Initiative by USN
  • Emergency First Aid Tutoring by Red Cross Kenya
  • Sports Technology & Rehabilitation Equipment Showcase
Official University Publication

Download the 3rd Baraton Innovation Week Brochure

Access the complete 11-page printable program booklet containing full session abstracts, keynote speaker biographies, jury profiles, and institutional partner portfolios.