4th Ugandan Investment Forum UK -13.09.14
Registration is FREE and only takes a few minutes. Complete the online form and you will be emailed your e-badge. Please print the badge and bring this with you to enter the Convention in September.
Who attends the convention:
- Banks and financial institutions
- Investors and financiers
- Microfinance institutions
- Development financial institutions
- Multilateral organisations
- Trade associations
- Business associations
- Consultancies
- Ministers and government officials
- Agriculture/agribusiness companies
- Producers and suppliers of agricultural products (seeds, fertilisers, etc.)
- Producers and suppliers of farming equipment and agricultural machines
- Charities and Voluntary organisations
Why attend:
- Explore how to optimise value-chains
- Discuss the potential of the private sector in contributing to agricultural development
- Explore financing options and investment opportunities
- Discuss strategies and policies to improve smallholders’ access to markets and access to finance
- Gain an understanding of local, regional and global market demand
- Understand price developments in the commodity markets
- Learn about the role of Commodity Exchanges in Africa
- Forge new partnerships and business ventures
- Enjoy a platform to meet key decision makers and discuss priorities, long-term strategies and result-focused solutions and policies
Distinguished speakers include:
- Rt. Hon Edward Ssekandi, Vice President of Uganda
- Mr. Amos Nzeyi (Chairman Pepsi-Uganda)
- Lord Popat (one of the richest persons in UK & founderTLC Group)
- Hon. Daudi Migereko, Minister of Housing
- Hon. Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance
- Rt Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament
- Lord Sheikh, House of Lords
- Hon Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade and Investment (TBC)
- Hon. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy (TBC)
- H.E Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner – France
- Mr Nuradin Osman, CEO-Africa Massey Ferguson tractors
- H.E. Ambassador Berhanu Kebede (Ethiopia)
- Mr. Kyewalabye-Male D, CEU Buganda Land Board
- HE Mirjam Blaak, Head of Mission, Brussels
- HE Joyce Kikafunda, High Commissioner – UK
- HE Zaake W. Kibedi, Ambassador to the Nordic Countries
- HE Professor Joyce Kikafunda, High Commissioner
- HE Governor Cyprian Awiti (leading Kenya delegation)
- Dr. Frank B. Sebbowa, CEO of Uganda Investment Authority
The Ugandan UK Convention, a Trade and Investment Forum has now become firmly established as an annual event in the UK.
The forum brings together experts, business leaders, professionals and representatives from prominent organisations based in Uganda, the UK and internationally. Delegates have access to up-to-date information on the vast potential for investment that Uganda offers to both the domestic and international community. They can acquire business tips, obtain relevant literature on priority sectors for investment, take part in an interactive Q & A session and hear about the realities of doing business in Uganda.
- Meet and network with African and UK professionals marketing goods for global markets
- Market your services and products to delegates and visitors on the day
- Meet business leaders to discuss the major developments, challenges and success stories
- Gain competitive advantage over competitors, broadening your marketing strategy
- Network with like-minded businesses
- Develop business partnerships with potential business partners both in the UK and abroad
- Meet potential investors in order to identify funding options
- Explore new markets for products and services
- Identify reliable suppliers
The 2014 programme has a demanding, interesting and varied agenda over the course of the day, with keynote addresses, panel discussions and break-out networking sessions involving government and officials from the private sectors, prominent Ugandan (Africa) entrepreneurs, private equity funds, leaders and Pan-African development institutions.
A key focus of the forum is expressly designed to support the country’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment into Uganda and paint a candid and contemporary picture of the nation's regulatory, business and investment climate.
Also, the forum seeks to inform and update the investors and business community in Europe of the vast potential for investment that Uganda offers to both the domestic and international community, while highlighting priority sectors for investment.
We hope you will find a wealth of experience and knowledge represented at this conference, and take advantage of this space to share ideas, talents and resources.
Insights gained through our surveys and registration at this conference have revealed that 15% of the respondents have capital to invest in an existing or new business, while 45% have opportunities requiring capital or are looking for international partners.
Our official partners MM2 Capital and Uganda Investment Authority will have a one-stop stall to handle all your inquiries regarding investing in Uganda.
