Innocent Kawooya (NIM)
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.
09:00 AM – 10:20 AM OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Wednesday 25 June
Leadership, Policy & Systems Change
- Welcome Remarks: Innocent Kawooya, NIM, CEO, HiPipo
- Welcome Keynote: Mr. James Chimwaza, Board President, COMESA Business Council
- Patron: Owek. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo, State Minister of ICT
- Guest of Honour: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and National Guidance
- Keynote Address: The Chief Guest, H.E. The President of Uganda
12:20 PM – 01:20 PM PANEL 6
Thursday 26 June
DIGITAL TRADE AND CROSS-BORDER INTEGRATION
Moderator: Moses Watasa, Commissioner for Communication and Information Dissemination at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Panelists:
- Mr William Matambo, Deputy Governor-Operations, Reserve Bank of Malawi
- Dr. Jonathan Pinifolo, Chief Operating Officer, COMESA Business Council, DFI
- Yvonne Mpanga, Founder and CEO, Business Trends
- Bernard Kabanda, Vice President of Sales, Webb Fontaine Group
- Aggie Patricia Turwomwe, Communication Strategist and Founder, Agile Media Africa.
- Ms. Wezi Salima, Team Lead – Muuni Fund.
2:00 PM On wards
Friday 27 June
Performances from Cultural troupes
Location: Serena Conference Hall, Kampala
- Performances from Cultural troupes
- Cultural Showcase & Networking
