NATIONAL HOST SECRETARIAT · DIPLOMATIC LIAISON

Contact the Secretariat

diplomatic correspondence, state delegation accreditation, ministerial track coordination, and accredited media operations for the Fourth Summit on Responsible use of AI in the Military Domain (REAIM 2027 Nairobi).

Communication Protocol: The REAIM 2027 Secretariat operates under the Kenya Defence Forces · , in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Participating sovereign states, accredited international organizations, research bodies, and invited delegates may submit formal inquiries or coordinate bilateral tracks directly through the institutional directorates below.
Host Secretariat Defence HQ, Ulinzi House Lenana Road, Nairobi · MoD Kenya
Summit Operational Seat BICC, Nairobi Lang'ata · 1.3366° S, 36.7696° E
Primary Diplomatic Channel reaim2027@mod.go.ke Secretariat General Desk
Diplomatic Fast-Track Resident Attaché Desk Bilateral side-rooms & motorcade protocol
01 / 03 · DIRECTORATE DIRECTORY
INSTITUTIONAL FUNCTIONAL TRACKS

Communication Channels

Direct your correspondence to the specialized directorate responsible for your delegation’s portfolio to ensure immediate diplomatic attention and verified protocol handling.

Secretariat Lead SLA: < 24h

General Secretariat & Host Affairs

Central coordination for summit logistics, schedule inquiries, host nation inter-ministerial liaison, and general participant guidance.

Diplomatic Protocol Priority Desk

Delegation Registration & Badges

Accreditation of state delegations, validation of diplomatic notes verbales, head of delegation badge quotas, and advisor credentials.

High-Level Segment Ministerial Track

Ministerial Roundtable & Bilaterals

Closed-door Defence and Foreign Affairs ministerial sessions, confidential bilateral meeting room reservations, and ministerial Call inputs.

Substantive Work Programme Desk

Programme, Working Groups & Research

Agenda details, plenary speaker coordination, breakout session submissions, academic track briefings, and technical concept note consultations.

State Protocol Diplomatic Pouch

Invitations & Note Exchange

Formal state-level invitation transmission, diplomatic note verbale routing, special envoy credentials, and head of mission protocol liaison.

Press Operations IBC Broadcast

Press Centre & Broadcast (IBC)

International media credentials, press conference bookings, host broadcaster AV feeds, press studio access, and spokesperson interview requests.

Host Operations VIP Transport

Host Logistics, Transport & Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) airside VIP protocol, summit shuttles, bilateral motorcade escort clearances, and partner hotel allocations.

Security & Protocol Classified Desk

Defence Security & Protocol Clearance

Delegation close protection details, diplomatic weapons permits, BICC venue perimeter zoning, and military liaison officer (MLO) assignments.

02 / 03 · FORMAL INQUIRIES
SECURE TRANSMISSION PORTAL

Transmit Secretariat Inquiry

Submit formal diplomatic, administrative or technical inquiries directly to the National Host Secretariat. Your communication will be logged and routed to the accredited officer within the designated directorate.

Encrypted diplomatic dispatch · Secretariat Logged
03 / 03 · PHYSICAL SEATS & PROTOCOL
INSTITUTIONAL HEADQUARTERS & OPERATIONAL VENUE

Secretariat Seat & Summit Access

Physical coordinates, operational clearance criteria, and visiting protocol for delegation meetings at Defence Headquarters and the Bomas International Conference Centre.

EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS

Defence Headquarters, Ulinzi House

The permanent executive headquarters of the REAIM 2027 Secretariat, housing the Executive Director, Principal Diplomatic Advisor, and Joint Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee.

Address: Lenana Road, Nairobi, Republic of Kenya
Postal: P.O. Box 40668 - 00100, Nairobi
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 EAT (UTC+3)
Diplomatic Desk: Resident Military Attachés & Foreign Missions Liaison
Security Protocol: Restricted military facility. Foreign delegations and non-resident diplomats must secure prior clearance 48 hours in advance via the Defence Attaché Desk.
SUMMIT OPERATIONAL VENUE

Bomas International Conference Centre (BICC)

The operational venue hosting all plenary debates, the Ministerial Closed Segment, the Exhibition Pavilion, the International Broadcast Centre, and bilateral meeting suites.

Address: Lang'ata Road, Nairobi, Republic of Kenya
GPS Coordinates: 1.3366° S, 36.7696° E (-1.336594, 36.769616)
Operational Dates: 13–16 April 2027 (Accredited Badges Only)
Security Perimeter: Joint Defence Forces & National Police Service Ring
Access Criteria: Entrance strictly requires validated REAIM 2027 smart badges. Motorcades must display diplomatic vehicle passes issued by Host Logistics.