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The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, in collaboration with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), is organizing the 7th National Conference on Communications (NCC 2022).
The conference will take place for two days from June 21 to June 22, 2022 in a blended approach where stakeholders can attend both physically at Makerere University and virtually via zoom. The main objective of this annual conference is to present peer-reviewed research work, discuss engineering solutions to local challenges, understand industry trends and needs.
The theme of this year's conference is "Inclusive Digital Transformation Through Innovation". Under this, two innovation competitions have been organized:
1. School ICT Club Competition
2. Cybersecurity Competition
We invite all stakeholders in their different capacities to attend the conference so as to exchange knowledge aimed towards solving existing challenges.
Registration
If you wish to attend the conference online, please follow the link below to register for virtual attendance.
Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (21 June, 10:50 EAT)
Dr. Assane Gueye, Assistant Teaching Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (22 June, 9:00 EAT)
Panel Discussion 1: Inclusive Digital Transformation in Uganda: Opportunities and Challenges
Panelists:
Mr. Geoffrey Ssengendo, Head of Research and Service Development , Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) - Moderator
Dr. Moussa Bello, Director Innovations and Industry Relations, Huawei Technologies South Africa
Ms. Stella Alibateesa, National Personal Data Protection Director, National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U)
Mr. Nicholas Mbonimpa, Chief Executive Officer, Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU)
Hon. Nyombi Thembo, Director, Uganda Communications Universal Service & Access Fund (UCUSAF)
Panel Discussion 2: Harnessing Uganda’s Innovation Potential to Achieve Digital Transformation
Panelists:
Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize, Superintendent-Industrial Value Chains Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President & Lecturer, CEDAT, Makerere University - Moderator
Mr. Richard Zulu, Founding Partner and Lead, Outbox Uganda
Ms. Peace Olive Amuge , Executive Director, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)
Mr. Kwame Rugunda, Chief Executive Officer, CryptoSavannah
Dr. Roseline Akol, Lecturer, CEDAT, Makerere University
