Judging Panel
Distinguished experts bringing academic excellence, industry experience, and innovation leadership to guide and evaluate the student teams.
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Margret Nagwovuma
Assistant Manager, Makerere UNIPOD (MUTIC)
Lecturer
Lecturer
Dr. Nagwovuma brings extensive experience in digital innovation and technology
for development. Her work focuses on leveraging technology to create sustainable
solutions that address real-world challenges.
Specialization
- e-Services & Digital Platforms
- ICT for Development (ICT4D)
- Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Performance Evaluation & Metrics
- Research Ethics & Best Practices
Mr. David Kateeba
Program Officer, Industry 4.0+
STI Secretariat – Office of the President
STI Secretariat – Office of the President
David focuses on emerging technologies and their practical applications for
national development. His expertise bridges the gap between innovation
and social impact.
Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Systems
- Robotics & Automation
- Emerging Technology Strategy
- Innovation for Social Impact
Mr. Peter Eneru
Intellectual Property Officer
Makerere Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO)
Makerere Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO)
Peter brings over a decade of experience in protecting and managing
intellectual creations. His expertise ensures innovations are properly
safeguarded and commercialized.
Expertise
- Intellectual Property Management
- Patent & Copyright Law
- Technology Transfer
- Innovation Commercialization
- Staff Tribunal Secretariat
Our Distinguished Speakers
Meet the experts and innovators who are shaping the future of technology and education
Ggaliwango Marvin is a Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems Engineer whose core works focus on Autonomous Systems and Responsible Software Systems in the Tech-Industry. He is an AI Researcher, Principal Investigator and Technical Lead of various studies focused on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Quantum Computing...
Machine Learning
AI Research
Autonomous Systems
Dr. Swaib Kyanda Kaawaase is a Senior Lecturer, Researcher and Head of Networks Department, College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Information System from Harbin Engineering University, China (2008 – 2013), Masters degree of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance of Makerere University...
Networks
Information Systems
Communication
Dr. John Ngubiri is the Director of the Research, Innovations, Services and Engagements (RISE) Office at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University. He is a seasoned academic and software engineering expert with extensive experience in software security, system quality assurance, and enterprise-level technology management...
Software Engineering
Research & Innovation
Technology Management
A Computational geographer and GIS expert in spatial analytics, algorithm design, and environmental health modeling. His research focuses on quantifying environmental exposures and health outcomes across the life course, improving spatial analytical methods and GIS algorithms, and modeling land systems change using large geospatial datasets...
Computational Geography
GIS
Spatial Analytics
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Dr. Cathy Ikiror Mbidde is a distinguished academic and innovation leader at Makerere University. She serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Management and is the Acting Manager of the Makerere University Technology & Innovations Centre (formerly Makerere UniPod), where she plays a central role in nurturing student innovation, entrepreneurship, and business incubation...
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Business Incubation
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David Kateeba is publicly identified as a Program Officer for Industry 4.0+ at the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI-OP) in Uganda, where he contributes to national programs supporting the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics. Earlier records show that...
Industry 4.0+
Internet of Things
AI Research
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Ms. Esther Kabinga joined Makerere University in 2018 following years of dedicated service in the private sector. She now serves as the Principal Legal Officer at Makerere University’s Directorate of Legal Affairs and also as the Acting Manager of the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO). In these dual roles...
Legal Affairs
Intellectual property Management
Contracts and Agreements