We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of ICTAU. Today, we welcome Nkurunungi Gideon as our new Chief Executive Officer.
Welcome on board
@qoolunungi
!
ICTAU, in partnership with the
@ITCnews
, is organizing the 1st ICT Stakeholders’ Roundtable, scheduled for 11th July 2019, 2pm - 5pm at Fairway Hotel and thereafter a networking session.
#RoundtableLAN
#ICTAUgLAN
Book your place on this link:
Do you think you have a progressive tech startup that could benefit from targeting the global market? Signup for the Netherlands Trust Fund IV Project & benefit from world class trainings and capacity building to grow your business. Click to apply
#NTFIVUg
“We’ve been working with the ICTAU,
@NITAUganda1
and ATIS, together with various local companies to spur export competitiveness of local IT companies in Uganda.”
-
@ITCnews
’s Startup Engagement Associate for Uganda’s
#NTF4
Programme
@John_Ndabarasa
#ICTRoundtable
BREAKING: This year, we’ve partnered with
@hivecolab
to organize the 2019 Swarm Summit & Tech Expo.
The Swarm event has brought the ICT and Startups community for 2 yrs, and we’re delighted to expand it to include an ICT Expo, themed “Celebrating UG’s Digital Transformation.”
We are honoured to have Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, delivering the Keynote address with the title 'One Africa, One Vision: Collaboration for Inclusive ICT Development.
#TICONAfricaConference
#TICONAfrica
#TICON2023
Right now we are having a presentation on 'Unveiling Uganda's Digital Transformation Roadmap' by Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe, Senior ICT Officer & Intellectual Property Management Specialist from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
#TICONAfricaConference
#TICONAfrica
Good morning! Today we are at Hotel Africana with
@NITAUganda1
and
@ITCnews
launching the Netherlands Trust Fund IV to support the growth of Uganda's
#ICT
industry.
Follow 👉🏽
#NTF4Ug
Today we launched
@IEEEorg
's Continued Program in Uganda, in collaboration with
@TheVillageUG
, and later held our first "post-covid"
#LAN
. It was nice to see both old and new faces! Special thanks to our partners
@ITCnews
for sponsoring.
It's been an amazing 2 days of sharing, learning and showcase of brilliant ideas. Thank you to all that spared time to attend and celebrate Uganda's ICT transformation journey!
#SwarmTechExpo19
#SwarmTechExpo
@hivecolab
@ITCnews
This afternoon
@raxioug
in conjunction with
@UIXP
organized a
#PeerFest
to celebrate a joint venture with a goal of creating a 100gb with 100 peers data centre.
Dear young people, now is the time. We need a team of researchers; an economist, a lawyer, Mobile Money practitioner and an IT specialist. We want to harmonize and present the PM with a good policy paper to inform his amendment on Thursday.
DM if interested.
#ThisTaxMustGo
Have you ironed your clothes? Shined your shoes? Practiced that elevator pitch? Get ready to tap into ICTAU's network & be part of building the ICT industry at
#LANReloaded
. Free entrance for members and 20k for non-members. All are welcome!
We have many ICT products created in Uganda, but marketing them abroad and getting foreign direct investment is a challenge.
#NTF4UG
is meant to support young entrepreneurs in this, and we saw in NTF3 how it works. - Frederick Kitoogo, Director Research & Planning
@NITAUganda1
The
#LANRELOADED
is back, bigger than ever! On 30th August, we shall gather Uganda's ICT community at the biggest networking event hosted by
@Huawei
. If you know the relevance of networks, you can't miss out! Come with a friend and see you there!
“A Tier 3 data centre is one of the most commonly used data center tiers, where IT components are powered with multiple, active and independent sources of power and cooling resources.” -
@raxioug
GM James Byaruhanga
#ICTRoundtable
The
#LANReloaded
is back in conjunction with the
#NEFScienceWeek
-Uganda! Come join 33 African countries participating in the 2018
#AfricaScienceWeek
to celebrate the dev't & works of science and technology in Africa. Mark the date and join us on the 27th of this month
@hivecolab
Do you know about Uganda’s eCitizens portal, ? Please take 3 minutes of your time to participate in a survey by
@NITAUganda1
to understand your experience with the eCitizens portal so far. To participate, visit:
Feel free to share!
Today ICTAU is representing our members on the issue of proposed 2018 tax bills together with
@psfug
at
@Parliament_Ug
. We urge our Government to consider how taxation of social media and mobile money technologies would affect the growth of Uganda's ICT Industry.
For today's first session Mr, James Byarunhunga takes us through a discussion on the
#AMC2023
conference stage where we discuss how Marketing and ICT can Collaborate to Harness Africa's $3.4 Trillion Potential under the AfCFTA Trade Agreement.
#TICONAfricaConference
#TICONAfrica
Startups lack capacity in business management.
#NTF4UG
helps with this. We have over 100 companies participating in this programme. I wish to appreciate the contributions of all stakeholders to increase ICT exports and generate income.
- J. Saaka on behalf of
@FrankTumwebazek
In the next 5 years, we see Uganda's ICT sector developing to export our products. We're committed to providing support to the
#ICT
industry to realize the benefits. This includes building international partnerships and capacity like through
#NTF4UG
- James Saaka, ED
@NITAUganda1
"It is important to have private-public partnerships the private sector drives the development as the public sector lays the foundation. ICT offers something profound spanning across boundaries binding us together"-
@azawedde
#TICONAfricaConference
#TICONAfrica
#TICON2023
Earlier this week we attended a Business Study tour organized by our partners
@TheVillageUG
together with
@JicaUganda
. It was a great opportunity to share ideas and foster collaboration business opportunities with Japanese IT companies for the benefit of our membership.
What is important for us is for you (selected Ugandan ICT SMEs & start-ups) to be able to grow, get more clients to your business, get investment and training that will improve your ability to compete in the international
#ICT
industry. - Richard Okuti,
#NTF4UG
Project Manager
ICTAU and the entire ICT fraternity are shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of the former ED of
@NITAUganda1
James Saka.
We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May the Lord comfort them during this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace James.
Join us on 30th Agust 2018 for our networking event hosted by
@Huawei
. Don't miss the opportunity to tap into the
#ICTAU
network & interact with
#ICT
stakeholders in attendance. There will be lots of free drinks and snacks! Free entrance for paid members & the rest 20k.
Don't miss this month's networking event
#LANReloaded
sponsored by
@NextEinsteinFor
-Uganda at
@hivecolab
! Come join 32 African countries participating in the
#NEFScienceWeek
as we celebrate the works & dev't of science & technology on the continent (Uganda)! See you there!
Do not miss out on this great opportunity to learn how IT Certification will enhance your company to compete favourably in both the local and global IT industry. See you this Thursday 11th July 2019 at Fairway Hotel for the
#ICTRoundtable
starting at 2PM & the
#LAN
thereafter.
Are you looking for venture capitalists and other partners to invest in your startup?
Signup for the Netherlands Trust Fund IV Project and get an opportunity to meet and chat with potential investors.
Click to apply
#NTFIVUg
"Blockchain enhances data security, transparency, and data transmission efficiency while reducing fraud. However, it also encounters challenges such as scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory issues." - Noah Baalessanvu
#TICONAfricaConference
#TICONAfrica
#TICON2023
Connect with
@byaruhj
, a visionary leader in Cloud, ISP, Data Centre, and Telco realms. With a trailblazing journey from Raxio Data Centre to Roke Telkom, James melds tech prowess with a passion for community empowerment. Click and secure your spot
Join us at the
#TICONAfricaConference
, where Mr.
@noahbaalessanvu
, Head of Technology at Savannah, will be leading a comprehensive Masterclass on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.
If you've ever been curious about crypto, now is the perfect opportunity to secure your spot and gain
It's happening tomorrow, 5pm at BMK House next to hotel Africana. Come unwind and interact with ICT enthusiasts/practitioners/policymakers/academicians. Don't miss an opportunity to tap into the ICTAU network! See you there!
Mrs.
@ElizabethNtege
, representing the ICT Association of Uganda, will be hosting the
#TICONAfricaConference
. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with her and other prominent leaders from the technology industry across Africa, providing an exceptional networking
Our chairperson
@ElizabethNtege
has graced us with her insightful opening remarks, extending a warm welcome to all of us at the
#TICONAfricaConference
. Her words have set the stage for an exciting and enlightening event ahead. Let the conference journey begin!
@TICONA_AFRICA
A number of Ugandan businesses have benefited from the Netherlands Trust Fund over the past year.
This could be your chance.
Signup for the NTF IV Project and watch your start-up take off.
Click to apply
#NTFIVUg
Join us in an all members zoom meeting this Thursday to discuss among other things, how to build resilience of the Association during and post COVID-19.
Check poster for details and we hope to have you join in!
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey at the
#TICONAfricaConference
. Ms. Rowena Turinawe, the Head of Innovations and Digital Solutions at Centenary Technology Services, will facilitate an engaging discussion on a topic that's both intriguing and crucial: "Generative AI: A
Ready for the the Swarm Summit and Expo 2019? This event shall bring together and celebrate Uganda’s top business and technology minds building enterprises & powering Uganda’s emerging digital economy. Mark 22nd & 23rd, Nov off your calendar!
@hivecolab
@ITCnews
#SwarmTechExpo
"The data privacy and protection act is in parliament. I think that's key. The ICT Association should put much more pressure on us to finish it." -
@NITAUgandaED
We've heard you, James. 😉 Thanks for coming to
#LANReloaded
!
🚀Will you be there?🚀
Unlock new opportunities, share ideas, and elevate your career. 🌐✨ Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and inspiration.
RSPV via:
#Networking
#CareerGrowth
#BusinessConnections
Ms. Aidah Bukubuza, the founder and team lead of AYIDA Gender and Technology Initiative, is set to ignite a compelling dialogue on bridging the digital divide. She'll give a comprehensive analysis of the hurdles, challenges, and the vast sea of opportunities awaiting women in the
Good morning! Today we are at Hotel Africana with National Information Technology Authority - Uganda and the International Trade Centre launching the Netherlands Trust Fund IV to support the growth of Uganda's ICT industry.
Follow the hashtag
#NTF4UG
on social media for updates.
Don't miss attending the 5th ICTAU Annual General Meeting this Saturday 15th December 2018. Come participate in the election of new leaders as we reflect on 2018 and how best to grow the ICT sector in 2019. Non-members who want to attend can pay membership at the entrance.
We welcomed many new members and those renewing their membership to the ICT Association at this evening's
#LANReloaded
.
We are stronger together!
Thanks everyone for joining us. The next LAN event is planned for August. Free for members. Contact us to join today.
Our hosts Barbara and Andrew from
@liquidtelecom
invite everyone to come check out their cloud solutions and more on the 5th floor of BMK House.
#LANreloaded
Ready to take your tech skills to the next level? Join us to empower the next generation of innovators at the National ICT Career Day organized in partnership with
@ugandainvest
.
For RSVPs click
#ICTTalent
#SkillsfortheFuture
Today, we enter a strategic partnership with
@ICTAUg
to foster a thought leadership collaboration that will strengthen and broaden the ICT ecosystem in Uganda. This move is part of our strategy to create a viable
#tech
ecosystem as we work towards the fourth industrial revolution
🔗 Ready to Expand Your Network? 🔗
Join us at our next
#LAN
event and connect with professionals from diverse industries. 🌍✨ Whether you're looking for new clients, collaborators, or mentors, this event has something for everyone!
Register now:
An in-depth examination of the critical role that government policies and regulations play in fostering ICT growth and addressing the digital divide will be presented at the
#TICONAfricaConference
. Learn how Africa can leverage the enormous potential of public-private
This year's
#SWARM18
is around the corner! The 2 days event brings together tech innovators, leaders and enthusiasts! Tickets go for 15k for
#ICTAU
members, 20k early bird & 25k at the entrance. Get yourself a ticket when they're still available!
We've just started
#LANReloaded
! Venue is Hive Colab on 4th floor Kanjokya House (plot 90, Kanjokya street). Don't miss the opportunity to network, see you here!!!