09:00
Arrivals, Registrations and Networking
09:30
Opening Remarks: Conference Chair
Maurice Mugisha
Deputy Managing Director, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
09:40
Conveners Remarks: Broadcast Media Africa
Benjamin Pius
CEO/Publisher, Broadcast Media Africa
09:50
Conveners Remarks: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Winston Agaba David
Managing Director, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
10:00
Host Welcome Remarks: Uganda Communications Commission
Hon. George Nyombi Thembo
Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
10:10
Keynote: Transformation Of Broadcast Media Services In The Age Of AI - Implications For Industry In Africa
Dr. Lawrence Muganga
Vice Chancellor, Victoria University, Kampala, Uganda
10:30
Special Address: From The Guest of Honour
11:00
Group photographs, refreshments and networking break
11:30
Featured: Engage Viewers Across Borders And Cultures: How To Stand Out
Hamid Ouddane
Founder/CEO, Babeleye
12:00
Discussion:Leaders' Panel: Advancing Fully Digital Broadcasting in Africa – Insights & Strategies
Winston Agaba David
Managing Director, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Hon. George Nyombi Thembo
Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Dr. Jane Thuo
Chairperson, Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)
Timothy .O. Owase
CEO, Kenya Film Commission
Joan Comfort Balese
Vice Chairperson, Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA)
Moses Oteng
Head Of Distribution, NewVision
12:45
Presentation: Adapting To Evolving Media Habits: How DTH Satellite Platforms Empower Broadcasters, Content Owners, And Advertisers To Stay Ahead
Menen Agegnehu
Country Manager And Sales Manager, Eastern Africa, SES, Ethiopia
13:15
Discussion: Convergence of Media, the Internet, and Telecom: Redefining Content Delivery
Sylvia Nankya
Secretary , Uganda Editor's Guild
Hassan Saleh
Managing Director , MultiChoice Uganda
Ben Mwine
Head of Corporate Affairs & Partnerships, Next Media Uganda
Menen Agegnehu
Country Manager And Sales Manager, Eastern Africa, SES, Ethiopia
Simaloi Dajom
Head Of Broadcasting, Nation Media Group, Kenya
14:00
Lunch Break
15:00
Presentation: Broadcast With Apps On Servers: What Happens In Vegas Comes To Kampala
Ralf Schimmel
Senior Director - Africa, LAWO
15:30
Discussion: Securing Africa’s Digital Radio Future: Examination Of Practical Collaboration Strategies
Daniel Lutaaya
Managing Director, News 24/7, Uganda
Christine Mawadri
Executive Director, Head Strategic Partnerships, NRG, Radio Uganda
Pamela Adongo
General Manager, Sanyu FM, Uganda
Kevin Masaba
Team Lead/CEO, Radio Mind Africa
Ralf Schimmel
Senior Director - Africa, LAWO
16:15
Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
16:30
End Of Day One
09:30
Arrivals, Registrations and Networking
09:45
Opening Remarks
10:00
Featured: Benefits Of AI Technologies And Challenges For A News Agency
Artem Chibarov
Head, Online Projects, Sputnik
10:30
Discussion: Leaders’ Panel: Leaders’ Panel: Resetting The Africa’s Story - The Effective Use Of Technology
Ramadhani Bukini
Director General, Zanzibar Broadcasting Corporation
Dr. Innocent Nahabwe
Chairman, National Association of Broadcasters, Uganda
Daniel Belayneh
CEO, ARTS TV, Ethiopia
Hamid Ouddane
Founder/CEO, Babeleye
Viktoriia Budanova
Director, Africa, Sputnik
Robert Sebunya
Director Of Thought Leadership, Uganda Marketer’s Society
11:15
Presentation: The Challenges Of Local Content Uptake In The Current Pay TV Market In East Africa
Dr Kenneth Kazooba
Vice President, Startimes Uganda
11:45
Discussion: Create Locally, Captivate Globally: Examination Of Proven Paths To Success
Dr. Jane Thuo
Chairperson, Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)
Timothy .O. Owase
CEO, Kenya Film Commission
Dr Kenneth Kazooba
Vice President, Startimes Uganda
Joan Semanda-Kizza
Regional Head of Corporate Affairs, MultiChoice Africa
Juliet Nantume
Technical Manager, New Vision, Uganda
12:30
Lunch & Networking
13:30
Presentation: AfreeTV: Empowering African Broadcasters In The OTT Era
Happiness Mwakalindile
Senior Executive, Afree TV
14:00
Discussion: Winning With Content Streaming And Podcasting In Africa: Platforms, Partnerships, and Revenue Strategies
Bidemi Adedire-Abayomi
Chairperson, Association Of African Podcasters And Voice Artists, Nigeria
Kevin Kaija
General Manager , Afromobile
Happiness Mwakalindile
Senior Executive, Afree TV
Dr. Fred Kazooza
Senior Lecturer : Broadcasting and Digital Comms, Makerere University, Uganda
14:45
Presentation: Managing The Devastating Impact Of Online Piracy In Africa
Mike Strano
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer, My Movies Africa, Kenya
15:15
Effective Content Acquisition Strategy: Licensing, Co-Production, Or Commissioning!
Martin Munyua
CEO, Dreamcatcher Production, Kenya
Shawn Mubiru
CEO, FUFA TV, Uganda
Brian Mulondo
Content Marketing Manager, Multichoice, Uganda
16:00
Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
16:15
End Of Day Two and Close Of Conference