7:30am - 11:30am
GTC Nairobi
The SME CEOs Forum is an exclusive, ongoing leadership circle for founders and senior business leaders building resilient, well positioned companies.
Convened under the leadership of Kimani Patrick, CEO of The Carlstic Group Ltd, the forum moves leaders beyond seasonal planning into continuous strategic thinking, clearer decision making, and stronger peer networks.
The forum brings together decision makers from across Kenya for focused conversations on growth, leadership, and the realities of building in a demanding market. Through curated sessions and peer exchange, members sharpen strategy, strengthen visibility, and lead more confidently through changing economic cycles.
The SME CEOs Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, is a high level meeting for business owners and leaders who want clarity, better direction, and stronger performance in their businesses.
The half day forum gives you space to learn from peers, gain practical ideas, and build relationships that support real business growth.
Over the years, The Carlstic Group has hosted conversations with influential leaders from across diverse sectors. These are some of the experts and executives who have shaped our past forums and leadership platforms.
Founder & Group CEO, Optiven
MD/CEO, UBA KENYA
Group MD and CEO at Britam.
Chairman & CEO @ Full Circle Africa
Co-Founder & Chairman @ Bidco Group
Founder & Group CEO, Samchi
Group CEO at Chandaria Industries
Group CEO at Chandaria Industries
Group MD RFH Healthcare
The SME CEOs Forum is proudly hosted by and under the leadership of Kimani Patrick, the Founder and CEO of The Carlstic Group Limited.
Kimani is a respected strategic communications and brand advisor with over a decade of experience helping African enterprises transition from “hustle mode” to structured, visible, and investment-ready growth.
Having worked with businesses across key sectors including finance, real estate, energy, and technology, he brings a deep, practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Kenya’s most ambitious enterprises.
The SME CEOs Forum 2025 is made possible through the support of visionary organizations committed to the growth, structure, and visibility of Kenya’s SME sector
The SME CEOs Forum 2026 provides an exclusive opportunity to position your organization directly alongside 60 of Kenya’s most ambitious and influential SME founders and chief executives. Get in touch today and be part.
