AI Pizza

Friday, May 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Welcome to the Django Mombasa AI Pizza Day

Join us for an exciting afternoon of AI conversations, networking, innovation, and community discussions from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

The goal of this meetup is simple: create a relaxed space where people can comfortably talk about AI from any perspective. Whether it’s AI agents, bots, AI-generated images and videos, AI in business, education, creativity, or the future of tech in Mombasa and Kenya — we want to hear different ideas, experiences, and conversations.

This event is open to everyone. You do not need to be a software developer or technical person to attend. If you’re curious about AI, interested in learning, building, discussing, or connecting with others, you’re welcome.

Expect:

AI talks from guest speakers
Open community discussions
Networking with developers, creatives, founders, students, and tech enthusiasts
Conversations about the future of AI in Kenya
Pizza, good vibes, and community Reserve your slot by filling out the registration form.

RSVPs closed — event is full Call for Speakers

Schedule

13:00 – 13:30 · 30 min

Arrivals and Registration

Arrivals and Registration. Checking in and Settling Down

Speaker: Organizers

Django Mombasa

13:30 – 14:00 · 30 min

Opening Remarks & House Rules

Get to know our Hosts: Pure pearl Foundation and Django Mombasa. Know the house rules and a few safety measures

Speaker: Sanaipei Lenapunya

Head of Technology, Pure Pearl Foundation

14:00 – 14:10 · 10 min

Is AI helping Developer Communities Grow?

With AI making it easier to build software and ship solutions faster, is it actually helping developer communities grow, or reducing the need for people to learn, collaborate, and build together?

Speaker: Marvin Ochieng & Zablon Zambagarah

Organizers, Django Mombasa

14:10 – 14:20 · 10 min

Vibe Coding Killing Coding

The advent of all things AI in the public spaces has brought about a trend in the software world: vibe coding

Speaker: NGAPGUE WANDJI CHRISTIAN TEMATIO

14:20 – 14:30 · 10 min

Ai in general

This session will focus on understanding AI broadly and is aimed at anyone looking to adapt and create opportunities in the AI era. Attendees will learn practical ways to use AI to their advantage.

Speaker: Mohamed

AI Engineer

14:30 – 14:40 · 10 min

Coding by Conversation: The Future of AI Development

“Coding by Conversation: The Future of AI Development” explores how AI is transforming software creation through natural language collaboration, enabling faster innovation while redefining the role of developers in the modern AI era.

Speaker: Christal Riziki

My name is Christal Riziki, a passionate software developer, community builder, and tech mentor from Kenya with a strong interest in creating digital solutions that make a real impact. I specialize in Angular development, UI/UX design, and modern web technologies, with experience building responsive and user-friendly applications that combine functionality with clean design. Beyond coding, I am deeply passionate about empowering young people in technology, especially girls and women entering the tech space. Through mentorship programs, developer communities, and initiatives like Django Girls and Angular Kenya, I actively contribute to creating opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation. I am also the founder of initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, digital innovation, and community-driven technology solutions. My work often blends technology with social impact, from waste management innovation to AI-powered educational and Quranic accessibility platforms. Driven by creativity, leadership, and purpose, I believe technology should not only solve problems but also inspire, educate, and transform communities.

14:40 – 14:50 · 10 min

AI Freelancers in Kenya

This session explores how developers and tech beginners can use AI tools to win freelance work, find global clients, and turn their skills into income opportunities in the modern digital economy.

Speaker: Lucy Anita

I am a Junior Web Developer currently doing my attachment at Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa. I build projects using Django, HTML, CSS and JavaScript and i have a personal portfolio called lucy-anita. I am passionate about helping fellow Kenyan developers use technology to create real opportunities for themselves

14:50 – 15:00 · 10 min

Role of AI in shaping Design and Simulation in Mechanical Engineering

This session explores how AI is transforming mechanical engineering through smarter design, faster simulations, and intelligent automation.

Speaker: JACOB JUMA

I'm Jacob Juma, a Mechanical Engineering student at Technical University of Mombasa and the Chairperson Engineering students Association TUM chapter. I'm eager about Design system and Simulation and has delve much into this area and would really wish to issue a speech on how I interact with AI in my design work and how it assist me come up with efficient design systems.

15:00 – 15:10 · 10 min

Django For Mobile

This session explores how mobile developers can use Django as a powerful backend framework to build and scale modern mobile applications.

Speaker: Roberto Georges

Roberto Georges is a senior flutter developer with 2 years of experience leveraging Django that he has built with and taught for the last 2+ years.

15:10 – 15:20 · 10 min

How Students Can Use AI for Learning Without Cheating

This session explores practical ways students can study smarter, stay motivated, and build healthier learning habits while navigating academic and personal challenges.

Speaker: Rayyanat Mahmoud Abubakar

I am a student who is passionate about education, youth growth and creating conversations that help students feel more supported in their academic journey. I enjoy engaging in community activities, mentorship spaces and discussions focused on personal development and learning experiences among young people.

15:20 – 15:30 · 10 min

Is AI helpful or a threat to mankind

This session explores common myths and misconceptions about AI, helping attendees understand what AI can and cannot do, and how it can be used responsibly to improve everyday life and work.

Speaker: Regan Kariuki

I am 4th year mechanical engineering student from TUM and also a programmer . More so also doing the Harvard University CS50 course in JavaScript and Python for web and AI development

15:30 – 15:40 · 10 min

Generative ai

This session introduces the fundamentals of generative AI and large language models, helping beginners understand how modern AI systems work and how they can be applied in real-world scenarios.

Speaker: Dennis Wambua

15:40 – 16:00 · 20 min

What AI Tools are We Using?

This session explores some of the most popular AI tools being used today, demonstrating how they can improve productivity, creativity, learning, and everyday work across different fields.

Speaker: Mary Nyandia, Bonface Thuku & Maryanne Akinyi

Student Attaches, Pure Pearl Foundation

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