Karim SY is the founder of Jokkolabs initiative. He has managed for more 15 years a strategy and technology firm based in Dakar involved in large digital transformation project such as digitalization of the credit process of a bank, digitalization of the custom (import-export process) that become the senegalese international... Read more
Karim SY is the founder of Jokkolabs initiative. He has managed for more 15 years a strategy and technology firm based in Dakar involved in large digital transformation project such as digitalization of the credit process of a bank, digitalization of the custom (import-export process) that become the senegalese international wining platform Orbus/Gaïnde 2000.
As an entrepreneur Karim have been involved as partner and non executif director in Prismo system (Mali) a MVNO based on a network of 2000 payphones across Mali (organise the process, and first batch of 400 entrepreneurs members of the network), Partner at Alternate Payment System (Dubaï) a 3 millions USD A regional electronic payment network built around Mobile POS Terminals with pilot deployment in Mali (3 000) and Niger (500).
As an open source activist Karim has been elected at the Board of FOSSFA (Free and OSS Fondation for Africa – 2012-2014), he is partner of Maarch SAS and its affiliate company Maarch West Africa SA : an open source software company (document management system and archiving). He is involved as Project manager for the digital transformation of public administration such as the ministry of justice Senegal (30 000 files, 100 000 usd budget, world bank bid), the administration of Gabon through ANINF the state IT agency to be extended to all the ministry.
He is an active player of the emergence of the African innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of one of the first innovation hub the 10/10/10 in Senegal (now 8 countries including France), the organisation of new format of event and meetup (startup weekend, Mobile Monday, GEW, etc.) and supporting different tech communities.
Karim SY is a founding member and executif of OPTIC the main IT organisation of Senegal since 2003, was VP of the IT/BPO cluster – Accelerate growth strategy (Senegal Prime minister cabinet from 2004-2016), member of the Council Trade Point Senegal. In march 2015 he elected by his African peer chairman of the west african public-private platform for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress Johannesburg, 2017.
He is elected Ashoka Fellow in 2012, the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide. In 2013, Jeune Afrique Magazine futured Karim SY as one of the 25 leaders of tomorrow for francophone Africa.
Jokkolabs is a non-for-profit private initiative that was first formed in 2010 in Dakar as one of the first creative hub in Africa. The initiative is created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative is inspired by the open source movement, therefore, open source is part of our DNA and one important feature that drives Jokkolabs’ strategy and actions.
Jokkolabs’ mission is to create sustainable collaborative ecosystems for a shared prosperity around our creative hubs (Dakar, Casablanca, Cotonou, Douala, Ouagadougou, Bamako, Banjul, Paris and Abidjan). They are a place where people of all skills, backgrounds, and experiences connect, share ideas, learn, and co-create to drive entrepreneurial innovation and social change for a shared prosperity. Jokkolabs builds communities of highly skilled and dedicated entrepreneurs that share its vision.
As an action tank, based on a user centric and an open innovation approach through these communities and several partner, Jokkolabs develops a cluster approach aiming at driving positive transformation in given sectors such as health (sig.jokkolabs.net), agriculture (FAO resilience and model farm programme), governance and new media (election monitoring system, training social networks) and technology (makerspace, opensource and digital technologies training).
You can book Karim Sy through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Karim's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Karim Sy's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Karim tailored to your event.
Karim Sy speaks on Africa, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Karim to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Karim Sy for events worldwide, subject to Karim's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Karim Sy is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Karim can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Karim Sy on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Karim can offer.
Karim Sy delivers keynotes in French. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Karim Sy's areas of expertise include Africa, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Karim's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Karim Sy can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Africa, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Karim's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Karim Sy is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Karim Sy, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Karim's current availability for your dates.