The Social Media Conference organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is set to happen between 25th to 26th August virtually at Kampala Sheraton Hotel.
The social media conference will facilite the exchange of information and practices on digital cooperation and social media diplomacy while identifying emerging social media issues and bringing them to the attention of the responsible public bodies.
It will also contribute to capacity building for Internet governance in Africa, drawing fully on local sources of knowledge and expertise.
The discourse intends to unite policy-makers, industry professionals, academics and civil society activists to discuss the role of social media in Africa and Globally, big data, digital innovation and mobile technology.
The list of expected panelists and speakers at this year’s Social Media Conference consists of 34 members from various categories and they include;
Dr William Tayebwa – Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow of American council of Learned Societies
Adonia Ayebare – Ugandan Ambassador to the UN
Opolot Nicholas – Programme Officer, Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan
Anna Reismann – Country Director, KAS Uganda
Raymond Mujuni – investigative journalist
Kwezi Tabaro – Deputy Director, LéO Africa Institute
Wanjuhi Njoroge – Founder, People Planet Africa
Besigye Andrew – Public Policy and Communications Expert, Ministry of ICT
Awel Uwihanganye – Founder, LéO Africa Institute
Dr. Paul Kasenene – Wellness and Nutrition Specialist
Alex Taremwa – Digital Journalist and Academic, Aga Khan University, Kenya
Moses Owiny – ED Centre for Multilateral Affairs Uganda (CfMA)
Dr. Okello Ayen – Director Public Health & Environment, Kampala Capital City Authority
Jacob Eyeru – Chairperson of the National Youth Council
Mathias Kamp – Policy Advisor East Africa, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Abubakar Matanda – Advocate and ANT Youth Leader
Adeke Anna – District Woman MP, Soroti
Agnes Igoye – Deputy National Coordinator for prevention of trafficking in persons
Solomon Serwanjja – Executive Director, AIIJ
Lynna Abaho – Labour Support Officer, Ministry of Gender
Ojok Okello – Social Commentator, Humanitarian and Entrepreneur
Rushongoka Wa Mpiira – Sustainability Expert
Blanshe Musinguzi – Journalist, Africa Report
Denis Nabende – URSB Corporate Affairs Manager
Dr. Benedict Akimana – Pyschiatrist, Butabika Hospital
Susan Nandudu – Executive Director, ACTADE
Peter Benhur Nyeko – CEO, Mandulis Energy
Cathy Adengo – Stanbic Bank Uganda, Head of Sustainability
Claire Leduc – Cooperation Attache, French Embassy
Tricia Bigirwa – Feminist writer, lawyer and activist
Patience Atuhaire – BBC Reporter
Allan Chekwech – Co-head Production Hub, Nation Media Group Uganda
Aka Dope – Band