Theme: The time is now for Uganda!
On 12th Sept 2015, investors, business leaders, friends of Uganda and East Africa,and well-wishers will attend the 4th Ugandan Diaspora UK Trade and Investment Forum in London.
The event promotes Uganda and East Africa as a favoured investment destination in Africa.This year, the Convention, which started in 2011, will attract powerful delegations from Uganda, Kenya and Europe, and over 2000 delegates.
The Keynote speaker for this edition will be Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda Nnabagereka of Buganda Kingdom!
If you are serious about investment, do not miss presentations on opportunities in the sectors of Energy, Finance, Oil & Gas, Tourism, Telecoms, Agriculture, Banking and Finance, Education, Infrastructure Development, Housing, IT, Transport, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Sectors.
Join us on the day and meet the people who can truly transform the business landscape of Uganda. Become part of this amazing development!
…and of course, join us at the after-party to get a taste of true African culture, music and dance!
About Uganda-UK Convention (investment Forum)
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 2015 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.