MEA Region Gears Up for Historic Digital Transformation Summit in
June 25th to 27th, 2025 at the prestigious Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda.
Join the MEA Summit to connect, lead, innovate, invest, scale, empower, influence, partner, create, and thrive, while shaping the digital, inclusive future of the Middle East and Africa.
Be part of high-level conversations that define the policies, innovations, and investments driving inclusive digital economies across the Middle East and Africa.
1From AgriTech to FinTech, EdTech to HealthTech witness and exhibit groundbreaking solutions transforming lives and livelihoods across the region.
3Connect with Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, global investors, innovators, and youth leaders all in one place. Build meaningful partnerships that matter.
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Support the Youth Arm engaging 70+ universities and experience the Grand Music Gala, honoring the brightest minds shaping MEA’s
digital future.
President of Uganda
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, born on September 15, 1944, in Ntungamo, Uganda, has served as the country's president since 1986. Before his presidency, he was involved in various political and military roles, including leading the National Resistance Army (NRA) during the Ugandan Bush War.
Minister of ICT and National Guidance
Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist, demographer, and politician. He currently serves as the Minister for ICT and National Guidance in the Ugandan government. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Kinkizi County East, representing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance
Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo is a distinguished Ugandan politician and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance.
CEO - COMESA Business Council
Mr. Teddy Yagambaram Soobramanien is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of international experience in trade negotiations, policy implementation, business development, and organizational management. Since 2020, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COMESA Business Council (CBC), the apex body of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Founder & CEO, Timepledge.org
Matteo Rizzi is an unconventional entrepreneur with two decades of experience in Financial Services, constantly referred amongst the top executives in the industry. He spent 13 years at SWIFT - where he co-founded Innotribe, the innovation arm of the cooperative, launching the first global startup challenge. Since 2013, he has had a FinTech Investor and/or Venture Partner role with global VCs and CVCs (20+ deals, 5 exits). In 2015, he co-founded FinTechStage (FTSGroup.eu) - a platform for Investors and Innovators to boost FinTech innovation globally. In 2019, Matteo founded Timepledge.org a global initiative to foster financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. The same year he launched Breaking Banks Europe (as the Executive Producer) and in 2025 the spin-off Breaking Banks Africa. In 2023, he was appointed Senior Advisor for Elevandi (MAS) now GFTN. He is the author of "The FinTech Revolution" and "Talents & Rebels" and is fluent in 5 languages.
Minister of State for Information
Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga Kiime is a Ugandan economist, urban manager, businessman, and politician. He currently serves as the Minister of State for Information in the Ugandan government.
CTO - My Doctor
Niklas Inderst is a German AI developer and technologist currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at My Doctor, a healthcare company focused on transforming healthcare across Africa. He holds a degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich.
CEO - HiPipo
Innocent Kawooya is a Ugandan computer programmer, financial technology (FinTech) and financial inclusion specialist, internet entrepreneur, film producer, philanthropist, and entertainment executive. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HiPipo, an organization dedicated to promoting digital innovation and financial inclusion across Africa.
Discover how leaders are reshaping industries, inclusion, and innovation across the Middle East and Africa.
09:00 AM – 10:20 AM OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Leveraging Silicon Valley’s technological expertise and proven infrastructure to accelerate Uganda’s startup growth and public sector transformation.
08:30 AM – 08:40 AM Welcome Address
Teddy Soobramanien, CEO, COMESA Business Council.
08:40 AM – 09:00 AM SPEECH
2:00 PM On wards
Location: Serena Conference Hall, Kampala
OPENING SESSION
Moderator: Director, Innovation & Incubation Centre, Kyambogo, UCU, ......University Panelists:
DIGITAL SKILLS AND THE FUTURE OF WORK FOR YOUTH Moderator: Head of Career Development Services, University of Dar es Salaam Panelists:
YOUTH INNOVATION PITCH COMPETITION: DIGITAL IMPACT CHALLENGE
MEA Region Gears Up for Historic Digital Transformation Summit in
Uganda Prepares to Host MEA Digital Transformation Summit 2025: Key
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779345331
Email:Innocent@HiPipo.com
Day 1: Leadership, Policy & Financial Inclusion
Day 2: Innovation, Trade & Digital Services
Day 3: Leadership, Investment & Celebration
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779345331
Email:Innocent@HiPipo.com
Day 1: 8am -5pm
Day 2: 8am -5pm
Day 3: 8am -5pm
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779345331
Email:Innocent@HiPipo.com
Day 1: Leadership, Policy & Financial Inclusion
Day 2: Innovation, Trade & Digital Services
Day 3: Leadership, Investment & Celebration
