Agenda

Wednesday, 23 Oct | Location: UNIPOD Makerere University

• Registration Convener (KTA Annual Symposium)
  8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
• Starting the Conversation Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister- Science, Technology and Innovation
  8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
• Sympo Convos: Strategic Policy Interventions to Accelerate the Growth of Uganda's Science, Technology, and Innovation Sector Kenneth Muhangi, Partner, KTA Advocates- Host | Ms. Vwede-Obahor Nwanneakolam-UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Resident Representative for Uganda
  8:45 AM - 9:20 AM
• Coffee Break Wild Coffee Bar
  9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
• World Café: A Look at Uganda’s National Intellectual Property Policy Five Years Later Table 1: Pharmaceuticals | Table 2: Manufacturing and Industry | Table 3: Geographical Indications and Agriculture | Table 4: Creative Technology
  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Launch of Innovator’s Guide and Roadmap Mercy.K. Kainobwisho - Registrar General, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) | Wangechi Wahome - Anza Village Nairobi Garage, Delta Corner Annex | Cathrine Akankwasa, Practice Head, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, KTA Advocates.
  11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
• Recap of Day 1 (Infographic) | Closing remarks Recap- Kashushu | Closing remarks- Led by Kenneth Muhangi
  11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
• Networking and Departure at will
  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, 24 Oct | Location: MCI Hub

• Registration | Recap of Day 1 Registration - Convener | Recap - KTA Avocates
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• Starting the Conversation “Uganda Communications Commission’s role in Nurturing the Creative Economy.” Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
  9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
• Sympo Conversation: The Story of the Ugandan Creative Ugandan Creatives and the Global Market: Examining the challenges and opportunities for Ugandan creatives to gain international recognition. | Moderated and Curated by British Council.
  9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
• Documentary “The Heart behind the Art” Led by Daphne.R. Uwimana, Lead Coordinator Annual KTA Symposium. | Remarks from EU Delegation in Uganda.
  10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
• Coffee Break -
  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• World Café: From Canvas to Commerce: Navigating IP in Uganda's Arts Industry Table 1: Music | Table 2: Film | Table 3: Fashion | Table 4: Content Creators
  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Poetic recap of day 2 Mitch Isabirye
  12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
• Closing remarks
  12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Friday, 25 Oct | Location: Design Quarter

• Registration | Recap of Day 1 and Day2 Registration - Convener | Recap - KTA Advocates
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Opening remarks Rtd. Hon. Justice Patrick Tabaro – Consultant, KTA Advocates & Former Principal Judge of the High Court of Uganda Advocates
  2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
• Let’s Talk Identity on “Cultural Institutions between Preservation of Heritage and Shaping the Future” Moderator: Raymond Mujuni
  2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
• Launch of the Symposium Basket Fund | Launch of Echoes of our Ancestors: A Digital Exploration of Uganda’s Cultural Heritage Presentation by Kenneth Muhangi Partner, KTA Advocates | Exhibition by Konrad Adenuer Stiftung
  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
• KAS Identify Talk: The Role of Kingdoms in Policy and Development in Uganda: A Roundtable Discussion Hosted by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Innovation Fireplace on “The Preservation of Cultural Heritage – A Public Good in Private Hands?” Moderator: Anna Reismann
  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Recap entire symposium and Closing Remarks Kenneth Muhangi, Partner KTA Advocates
  5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Dinner and Cocktails
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM