Agenda
Online Exhibition Happening @ logicfutures.com
Date
4 December 2025
Time
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Big Lab Two, CoCIS Block B Makerere
AI Software and Intelligent Systems Innovation Exhibition and Pitch Day 2025
| Session | Details | Presenter | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome & Introductions | Opening remarks and brief introductions of attendees |
Patricia Ninsiima & Julian Ssonko
Host & Co-Host
|
7:30 AM |
| Opening Remarks | Official Opening Remarks ¦ Building Competency-Driven Ecosystems for In-House AI & Intelligent Systems Development in Africa |
Ggaliwango Marvin
Host
|
8:00 AM |
| Departmental Address | Word from HoD ¦ Using Communication Systems to Advance Learning, Research, and Local AI Development |
Dr. Swaib Kyanda
Head of Networks Department
|
8:15 AM |
| Special Keynote | Importance of Product Development & Innovation in Higher Education ¦ College & University Support opportunities for innovators |
Prof. Tonny J Oyana
Principal CoCis
|
8:25 AM |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation Talk | Choosing the Right Incubation or Innovation Center ¦ Startup, Incubation & Support opportunities for innovators |
Dr. Cathy Mbidde
Manager UNIPOD
|
8:35 AM |
| Industry 4.0+ Address | Uganda's Industry 4.0+ roadmap for young innovators ¦ National pathways for AI, IoT & robotics adoption. |
Mr. David Kateeba
Program Officer Industry 4.0+
|
8:45 AM |
| IP & Innovation Protection | Basics every innovator must know about IP ¦ How Makerere supports patents, copyrights & innovation protection |
Ms. Esther Kabega
Ag. Manager IPMO
|
9:00 AM |
| Break | Working Tea Break ¦ Public Exhibition of AI Software and Intelligent Systems | Organizers | 9:15 AM |
| Research & Innovation Grants | Resource Mobilization and Transition from Research to Startup Ventures (The Role and Impact of RISE College Funding) |
Dr. John Ngubiri
Director RISE
|
9:30 AM |
| Morning Pitch Session | Judges Introductions ¦ Expectations + Innovator Pitches |
Head Judge
Judging Panel Lead
|
10:00 AM |
| Lunch Break | Lunch ¦ Public exhibition of AI Software & Intelligent Systems | Shamma Tendo | 1:05 PM |
| Afternoon Pitch Session | Second batch of project pitches |
Judges
Evaluation Panel
|
2:05 PM |
| Judges Deliberation | Feedback panel and winner announcements |
Head Judge & Dr. Swab
Judging Committee
|
4:30 PM |
| Closing Remarks | Final address from chief organizer |
Chief Organizer
Event Lead
|
4:40 PM |
| Group Photo & Closure | Networking session and Departure at will |
Host & Co-Host
Event Moderators
|
5:05 PM |