AfroTech Conference 2026

Nneka Uzoh Kibuule

Founder and CEO, Kino Cove

Track Smart Cities

Biography

Nneka Kibuule is the founder and CEO of Kino Cove, a household resilience platform built for institutions and designed for families. She brings 17 years of experience in climate finance and clean energy, with roles at NextEra, PG&E, Elemental Impact, and Aligned Climate Capital. Her work on the 2018 Camp Fire response shaped her understanding of how disasters affect communities. She holds finance degrees from Tulane and Hampton and an MBA from Kellogg. She lives in Oakland with her family and loves gardening.

Sessions

  1. Resilience Hubs & Emergency Comms

    Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT

    Track Smart Cities

    When disruptions strike, resilience hubs help communities access critical services, connect with loved ones, and maintain stability. Join Nneka Uzoh Kibuule, Founder and CEO of Kino Cove, and Sequoia Riley, Independent Climate Consultant, with moderator Jasmine Davenport, Dream.Org’s VP of Program Strategy, to explore how these hubs strengthen preparedness, climate adaptation, and emergency communications.

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