EXPECTED SPEAKERS

The UK-Uganda Trade Summit 2023

The President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is invited as the Chief Guest and will lead a delegation from both the public and private sectors of Uganda, joined by prominent industry leaders, diplomats, investors, and ministers from the UK to forge new business deals, invest in bankable projects and reinforce economic relationships between the UK, Ugandan Indian, Diasporans and Uganda, including the wider East African Community.

Theme: "Unlocking Uganda’s Trade, investment and Export Potential"

One of the main objectives of this year's summit is to provide a platform for buyers and sellers, B2G, B2B, to network, discuss and arrange quality, investment-focused meetings with prominent industry leaders, diplomats, investors, and ministers from the UK to forge new business deals, invest in bankable projects and reinforce economic relationships between the UK, Ugandan Indian, Diasporans and Uganda, including the wider East African Community.

KEY POINT OF PRIORITY SECTORS:
Market opportunities for investment in crucial Ugandan priority sectors including
Invited Chief Guest
His Excellency

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

The President of Uganda

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The Foreign Direct Investment Summit connects ambitious British investors looking for East African opportunities to base their businesses, offering a range of benefits and incentives to relocate.

H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

President of Uganda

Lord Dolar Popat

The UK prime minister's trade envoy to Uganda, DRC and Rwanda

Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports

Packed with expert advice, knowledge, world leading speakers and suppliers, the FDI Summit stands as the most important summit for businesses looking to set up operations in Uganda (East Africa). Expected Event Speakers - (TBC)

Gain an understanding of current and future developments in Uganda, the regional and global market demand.

Willy Mutenza

Chairman and Founder Uganda Convention - UK

Hon. Ruth Ssentamu Nankabirwa

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker Parliament of Uganda.

Amin Mawji OBE

Diplomatic Representative at Aga Khan Development Network

Isaac Kahara

Head of Export Finance – East Africa UK Export Finance

Mrs. Dorothy Kiyimba Kisaka

Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Simon Hodson

Chief Executive Officer at Gridworks

Richard Burge

Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Hon. Evelyn Anite

Minister of State for Privatization and Investment

Dr. Aminah Zawedde

Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja

Chief Executive officer, Uganda National Oil Company

Louis Arinaitwe

Country Director Department for International Trade

Subhash Thakrar

The past Chairman of the London Chamber of Commerce

Robert Mukiza

Director General Uganda Investment Authority

ODREK RWABWOGO

Director, Tomosi’s Farm and Presidential Adviser on Special Tasks

HE Ambassador Nimisha Madhvani

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Programme Manager | Moderator: Eric Olanya

Programme Manager | Country Director, Gridworks Partners

Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye Niyibigira

Managing Director, Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako

Chief Executive Officer - Electricity Regulatory Authority

Gerry Cawley

Director Lagan DOTT Namanve Limited

MAJ. GEN. APOLLO KASIITA-GOWA

Director Citizenship & Immigration Control

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Lord Dolar Popat

The UK prime minister's trade envoy to Uganda, DRC and Rwanda