The Annual Leaders Gathering will be hosted virtually from 19-21 November. Check the three-day schedule below. Please note that all times are in EAT
Official #ALG2022 playlist curated by Members of the Institute network
Welcome to the 2022 ALG
Opening Keynote Remarks;
• Carl Manlan, Chairperson Board of Directors, LéO Africa Institute
• Dr. Martin Balaba, Medical Doctor & Entrepreneur & YELP Fellow Class of 2017
• Opolot Nicholas L’akwang, Programme Manager, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan
• Twasiima P. Bigirwa, Segal Family Foundation
• Luke Ofungi, Deputy Director, CEED Concordia
• Diana Ondoga, Manager, Corporate Social Investment- Stanbic Bank
Hosted by Kwezi Tabaro, Deputy Director, LéO Africa Institute
In-Conversation with LéO Africa Institute co-founder Magnus Mchunguzi. The speaker will share insights on opportunities and challenges of building enterprises on the Continent, and why it was important for him to invest in a Bold idea that became the Institute we know today.
Guest Speaker:
• Magnus Mchunguzi, Director Kwanza Group and co-founder LéO Africa Institute
Hosted by: Nkatya Kabwe, Manager Strategic Communications, Central Bank of Zambia & YELP Fellow Class of 2018
The Future of the Young and Emerging Leaders Project (Closed to YELP Fellows)
Conversation with Africans in the Diaspora on the significance of keeping sight of the Africa interest, reconnecting with the continent and how progressive networks like CEED and LéO Africa can facilitate the exchange.
Conversation Panel:
• Lucy Mbabazi, Board Chair – Emeritus, LéO Africa Institute
• Samita Mandjee, Executive Director, CEED Concordia, Canada
• Majaliwa Richard Byendimbwa, Member of the Board of Directors CEED Concordia, Canada
• Mohamed Okash Sugow, Head of Innovations, SIMAD iLab, Valedictorian YELP Fellow Class of 2019, Somalia
Hosted by Ivan Kyambadde, Faculty Member, LéO Africa Institute, United Kingdom
*Hosted in partnership with CEED Concordia ( 7:50 AM - 9:00 AM Montreal, Canada Time)
Keynote Address:
• Awel Uwihanganye, Founder & Senior Director LéO Africa Institute
Follow up Panel Conversation with:
• Cleofash Alinaitwe, Managing Partner, Agri Planet Uganda, Valedictorian YELP Fellow Class of 2017
• Donald Byamugisha, Growth Strategist, YELP Fellow Class of 2017
Hosted by William Babigumira, Chief Executive Officer Pentascope Strategy, Senior Member of Faculty LéO Africa Institute
Keynote address by Justice Ralph Ochan; A Distinguished Public Servant, Former Chairman Public Service Commission, Republic of Uganda
Members of the Institute’s Huduma network reflect on the future of public service and how networks like the LéO Africa Institute can shape a more progressive and people-centered public service corps.
• Doreen Akankwasa, Information and Data Management, Uganda National Oil Company, Huduma Fellow Class of 2021
• Chark Benson Muhumuza, Officer Domestic Taxes, Uganda Revenue Authority, Huduma Fellow Class of 2022
• Mark Mwidu Kabirizi, Investment Planner, National Planning Authority, Huduma Fellow Class of 2022
Hosted by Marvin Odongo, Performance Auditor, Office of the Auditor General, Huduma Fellow Class of 2021
Speech by Anna Reismann Country Representative Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Follow up conversation on KAS and LéO Africa’s partnership over the last decade. The speaker will also reflect on the changing times today and why partnerships based on shared values and aspirations are key to navigating a turbulent world.
Discussant: Awel Uwihanganye; Founder & Senior Director LéO Africa Institute
Hosted by Canary Mugume, Journalist, NBS TV and YELP Fellow Class of 2018
• Kwezi Tabaro, Deputy Director, LéO Africa Institute
• Moses Mulindwa, Programme Associate - Policy, Governance and Civic Engagement at Uganda National NGO Forum, Huduma Fellowship Valedictorian 2022
• Inshuti Zirimwabagabo, Program Administrator, Embassy of Sweden to Uganda
• Cpt. Roger Akatwihayo, Captain, Uganda People's Defence Force, YELP Fellow Class of 2018
Hosted by Davis Mukyenga, Management Associate, Trinity Lawyers, YELP Fellow Class of 2019
Reflections from #ALG2022, guest performances by invited artistes and #ALG2022 Happy Hour!
• Hosted by Cynthia Kyofuna, Founder, Publicity House, Huduma Fellow Class of 2021 and Aaron Akampa, Head Enterprise Banking, Stanbic Bank Uganda, YELP Fellows Class of 2018
World is committed to making participation in the event a harassment free experience for everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender identity and expression
The Future of YELP and review of mandate for the 2021-23 YELP ExCo team