ABOUT INNOVATION SUMMIT

This summit brings together the innovators, policy makers, stakeholders and the public to share their innovative solutions and debates that will shape the future of Uganda and beyond. It hosts high-level, inclusive, innovators, academics, evidence-based debates on current development challenges and priorities, with a majority of participants including innovators given an opportunity to disseminate their work, share their ideas, interact with renowned academics, policymakers and networks.

2025 FEATURED EVENT ACTIVITIES

National Innovation Summit

KEYNOTES SESSIONS
These will feature visionary leaders and industry pioneers who will share thought-provoking insights on innovation, emerging technologies, and future trends. These sessions aim to inspire attendees, set the tone for the summit, and spark meaningful dialogue across sectors.
PANEL SESSIONS
This will bring together diverse voices—including experts, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, and policymakers—for dynamic discussions on critical topics inline with the event theme. Moderated conversations will encourage knowledge exchange, highlight multiple perspectives, and allow for audience engagement through
TECHXPLORE 2025 HACKATHON

NIS TechXplore 2025 Hackathon brings together innovators, developers, designers, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts to create innovative solutions using the latest emerging technologies with focus on IoT and Generative AI

Humanitarian Technology Training Workshop
As part of the 2025 National Innovation Summit’s commitment to social responsibility, the Humanitarian Training Workshop will focus on equipping participants with practical engineering skills and innovative strategies to address global challenges through a humanitarian lens. These sessions will be led by experienced global leaders and experts and social innovators

OUR CRITICAL FOUNDATION

National Innovation Summit

ORIGINATE

Identify net, homegrown solutions

SHOWCASE

Increase the visibility for identified innovators

CONNECT

Link innovators to diverse key resources to facilitate unique and sustainable processes

CAPACITATE

Provide innovators with the diverse resources for generating unique, viable and sustainable innovation

An empowered society of innovators and entrepreneurs enhancing sustainable development through impactful and transformative innovation

Innocent Kawooya
Chief Executive Officer, HiPipo
Owek. Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo
State Minister for ICT & National Guidance
Lwanga Herbert
Global Chair, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
Baron
IEEE
Henry Lutwama
Organising Chair
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