Learn and get inspired by speakers and breakout sessions, all while interacting live with fellow attendees.
Live startup demonstrations and presentations.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening remarks (20 mins)
A conversation between ExCo: What to expect from the event & speak to what is contained in the annual report
Report Launch (5 mins)
Video animation and smoke machines
Video Interlude (10 mins)
Showcasing The Journey of StartUp Uganda (A video Introduction of Startup Uganda Members)
Panel Discussion (45 mins)
Digital Transformation & Job Creation Post C-19 Economy (High-Level)
– Richard Mubiru, Manager, Enterprise Growth and Development, MoF
– Prof Balunywa, MUBS
– Geogette Ndabukiye – Co-founder, Wazi Vision
Moderated by: Badru Ntege, Founder, NFT Mawazo
Platinum Partner Remarks (5 mins)
Video from UNCDF Executive Secreatry: Preeti Sinha
Chris Lukolyo, Digital Country Lead, UNCDF
GOH Remarks & Official KIW2021 Launch (5 mins)
Dr. Peter Ngategize, Head of Private Sector Development, MoF
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Panel Session
Speakers:
– Charlyn Kentaro: CEO & Founder, Kentaro Handmade Organics
– Ivan Mandela: Co-founder & Director of Investments, SHONA
– Lillian Katiso: Proprietor, Maua & More, Director of Finance, Zaddock Associates Limited
– Nicholas Kalinge: Co-founder & CEO, Max Dental
Moderator: Joachim Ewechu: Co-Founder & CEO, SHONA
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
An Interview Session
Speakers:
– Dennis Ngabirano: CEO, Sumz Food Industries
– Naika Enock Julius: CEO Famunera
Moderator: Racheal Lwantale
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
A Panel Session
Speakers:
– Crystal Mugimba: Senior Project Leader, Open Capital Advisors
– Paul Kirungi: CEO, Zofi Cash
– Arthur Mukembo: Lead, Venture Building, The Innovation Village
– Angela Kerubo: Program Partner Micro Small & Medium Enterprises, MasterCard Foundation
Moderator: Samantha Niyosaba – Future Lab Lead, TIV
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A Presentation Session
Speakers:
– Lead Facilitator – Dr. Christian Lindfeld (Africa Coordinator, German Startups Association)
– Co-Facilitator – Gilbert Buregyeya, Partnerships and Programs Coordinator Startup Uganda
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
A Panel Session
Speakers
– Cinderella Sanyu – Chairperson, Uganda Musicians Association
– Rebecca Mukite – Manager, PR and International Relations, UCC
– David Ogutu – Team Lead, Kafunda Kreatives
– Isaac Kigozi – Mangaing Director, East African Partners
Moderator: Abaas Mpindi – Managing Director, MCI
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
An Interview Session
Keynote Presentation from Alice Muwonge: CFO/Investor/Business Advisor, Ortus Africa
Speakers:
– Gerald Otim – CEO, Ensibuuko
– John Bosco Mutabazi: Investment Analyst, FC Investments
Moderator: Kenneth Legesi – CEO/CIO, Ortus Africa Capital
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
11:10 PM – 12:30 PM
Keynote Speech & Panel Session
Keynote Presentation from Dr. Diana Ntamu: Director, MUBS EIIC
Speakers:
– Benjamin Rukwengye: Founder, Boundless Minds
– Sandra Letio: Founder & CEO, Pelere
– Dr. Diana Ntamu: Director, MUBS EIIC
– Douglas Baguma: Co-Founder & CEO, Innovex
– Dokoria Denis: Communications & Marketing Manager, UIRI
Moderator: Max Weber Assimwe (Chair): Operations Manager, United Social Ventures
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
An Interview Session
Speakers:
– Amanya Atuhaire; Roke Telkom
– Edwin Muzahura: Networth Consults UTB
– Elizabeth Mushabe: Co-Founder SMS One & Rozaho Bistro
Moderator: Alan Ananura – Founder, IVenture Africa
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
A Panel Session
Speakers:
– Lorraine Charles: Executive Director/Co-Founder, Na’amal
– Ville Wacklin: Senior Programme Manager, Finn Church Aid
– Jenni Lähteenmäki: Senior Specialist, Finn Church Aid
Moderator: Emma Nkonoki, Expert, Innovation and Development, Finnish Development NGOs
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
A Panel Session
Speakers:
-Ham Namakajjo Director at the Uganda Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative (UEEI)
– Brenda Wangari. Senior Program Manager, Africa at Village Capital.
Moderator. Richard Zulu
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM
11:40 AM – 12:40 AM
An Interview Session
Speakers:
– Alice Sharon Namugerwa: Founder & Team Lead of Belle Beauty Uganda
– Yvonne Maberi: CEO & Co-Founder, Lakehouse Ug
Moderator: Dennis Aguma – Founder, NASE
12:40 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote and Panel Session
Keynote Presentation from Seun Adegoke Oyeniyi: Editor-In-Chief, TechCabal
Speakers:
– Raymond Mujuni: Head, Current Affairs, Nation Media
-Albert Mucunguzi, TBWA\Uganda – The Disruption Company
– Oliver Blantern: CEO, Impact Rooms
– Pamela Hatega: General Manager (UG), Blu Flamingo Digital Africa
Moderator: Jean K. Makki – Director, Design Hub Kampala
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closed Session
High Level meeting
Speakers:
– Lead Facilitator – Dr. Christian Lindfeld
– Co-Facilitator – Gilbert Buregyeya, Partnerships and Programs Coordinator Startup Uganda
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Keynote Presentation: James Dennis Onyinge, Agricultural Market Systems United Nations World Food Programme
Speakers:
– Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director, Food Rights Alliance
– Jacob Eyeru, Chairperson, National Youth Council Uganda
– Paul Matovu, Founder, Vertical Micro Gardening
– Nicholas Mirembe, Eating The African Way
Moderator: Charlène Cabot, Response Innovation Lab Manager, Uganda
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Interview & Panel Session
Interview Conversation:
– Daniel Ruyonga – C.E.O of Teheca
– Arnold Byarugaba – Lead Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, MasterCard Foundation
Speakers:
– Edmond Mwebembezi: Public Information Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO)
– Alex Cahana: Investment Director, Impact Rooms
– Wilson Kutegeka: Founder, Clinic Masters
– Cornille Bart: Digital for Developement Expert, Enabel
Moderator: Allen Arinaitwe, Programs Consultant, Hive Colab
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
An Interview Session
Speaker:
– Jeff Steinberg, Founder and Managing Director of Latitude Chocolate
Moderator: Allan Lule – Co-Founder, MIIC
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM
11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
A Panel Discussion
Speakers:
– Sheilah Birgen: Country Lead, KTN Global Alliance Africa
– Charlse Shyaka: General Manager, 250 Rwanda
– Jumanne Rajabu Mtambalike: CEO of Sahara Ventures and a Founding Board Member of Tanzania Startup Association
– Simunza Muyangana: Co-Founder Bongo hive Zambia
Moderator: Olga Kiconco, Growth Admin Manager, Wave Uganda
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM
A Panel Session
Speakers:
– Lydia Matte: Country Director, SEMA
– Joan Rukundo Nalubega: CEO, Uganics Repellents Ltd
– Dr. Manuela Raith: Co-Founder, Mwingi Africa
– Mr. Galabuzi Paddy: District Planner Wakiso DLG
Moderator: Patrick Seremba -Public Relations Specialist, Einstein Rising
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
A Panel Discussion
Speakers
– Michael Niyitegeka: Co-Founder, Refactory
– Ivan Eria Kato: Intervention Officer, Training for SSU/Enabel
-Mpaata Daniel: National Project Officer, Enabel
-Mr. Asiimwe Abraham: Instructor at Uganda Technical College Kyema
Moderator: William Yeka, Enabel
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
An Interview Session
Speakers:
– Engineer Bainomugisha: Associate Professor and Chair, Computer Science at Makerere University, Uganda
– Lisa Reboud: Junior Expert in innovation, Wehubit
– Emmanuel Muhumuza: Field coordinator at Enabel
Moderator: William Yeka, Communications Officer, Enabel in Uganda
2:30 PM – 04:30 PM
– Enabel Hackathon Winners Ceremony (30 minutes)
– SU Awards Ceremony (20 minutes)
– A word from the KIW Committee (5 mins)
– Partner remarks (KIW)
– Ykee Benda Performance (30 mins)
– Deejay (Until end of Ceremony)
