Dominic Kata
Dominic Kata empowers organizations with scalable geothermal and IoT solutions, transforming rural communities while driving climate action and sustainable growth.
Why book Dominic Kata for your next event
- Gain actionable strategies to integrate climate innovation into business models, driving both sustainability and long-term growth.
- Discover proven methods to transform climate-related challenges into new market opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Founder of Geotto, delivering pioneering geothermal-powered infrastructure that revolutionizes community agriculture and livelihoods.
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Driving Climate Action Through Geothermal Innovation
A trailblazer in climate tech, Dominic Kata, Founder & CEO of Geotto, empowers organizations to lead in sustainability. His award-winning geothermal and IoT innovations transform rural economies, tackle climate change, and deliver measurable impact. Drawing on global recognition from the Mercedes-Benz Fellowship to policy forums in Africa, Dominic’s keynotes inspire actionable strategies at the nexus of energy, agriculture, and justice. With compelling storytelling and proven solutions, he equips audiences to turn climate challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and global leadership.
Keynote Speaker Dominic Kata is a trailblazer in climate tech innovation, known for creating scalable, sustainable solutions that deliver both environmental impact and economic growth. As the Founder & CEO of Geotto, a pioneering pan-African venture, he harnesses direct use geothermal energy and IoT integration to power agricultural systems such as incubators, dryers, aquaponics, and greenhouses, transforming rural communities while tackling climate change.
Dominic’s work sits at the powerful intersection of climate action, agriculture, and energy justice. His award-winning contributions, including recognition as a Mercedes Benz Fellow and TEA LP grantee, have earned him a global platform. He has represented youth-driven energy innovation in South Africa, Nigeria, and beyond, influencing policy and inspiring action.
For organizations seeking a keynote that goes beyond theory, Dominic delivers practical, proven strategies that align with corporate sustainability goals. His presentations equip leaders and teams with tools to integrate clean energy solutions into operations, build climate resilience, and turn environmental challenges into business opportunities.
Dominic blends compelling storytelling with systems thinking, ensuring audiences not only understand the urgency of climate action but leave empowered to drive change.
Book Dominic Kata for your event to inspire innovation, foster strategic action, and position your organization at the forefront of global sustainability leadership.
Keynotes
Keynote by Dominic Kata:
The Future of Geothermal Innovation
How Africa’s untapped geothermal energy can power rural economies, decarbonize agriculture, and foster self-reliant communities. This keynote explores how direct-use geothermal technology, when integrated with IoT systems, is revolutionizing food production, supply chains, and livelihoods. Drawing on real-world pilot cases from Kenya and Nigeria, Dominic unveils how these scalable solutions address both environmental and economic challenges, creating a blueprint for sustainable growth.
Audience takeaways:
Understand the business and social potential of direct-use geothermal energy.
Learn practical ways to integrate renewable technologies into agricultural systems.
Gain insights from successful African pilot projects with measurable impact.
Keynote by Dominic Kata:
Building Solutions with Communities
A candid, experience-based keynote on co-creating technology solutions with rather than for communities—especially women and youth. Dominic shares how inclusive design, deep cultural engagement, and local ownership can ensure long-term adoption and success. Through compelling stories from rural Africa, he illustrates the pitfalls of top-down approaches and the rewards of participatory innovation.
Audience takeaways:
Discover frameworks for inclusive, community-led technology adoption.
Learn strategies for empowering women and youth as innovation leaders.
Identify ways to avoid common mistakes in rural project implementation.
Keynote by Dominic Kata:
Building a Startup with Zero Resources but Infinite Purpose
An inspiring keynote on bootstrapping a purpose-driven climate venture from the ground up. Dominic takes audiences inside the entrepreneurial rollercoaster—navigating funding gaps, building capacity with minimal resources, and sustaining purpose through challenges. This talk is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and leveraging partnerships for climate impact.
Audience takeaways:
Learn actionable strategies for launching and sustaining a mission-driven startup.
Understand how to build credibility and attract partnerships without funding.
Gain tools for maintaining vision and resilience through high-stakes challenges.
