14th UK-Uganda Trade & Investment Summit2024

We invite you to the 14th annual UK-Africa summit focused on East Africa. Founded in 2010, UCUK has become a key player in promoting economic empowerment and sustainable development across East Africa. Initially centred on Uganda, the organisation has broadened its reach, establishing itself as an essential hub for international trade and cooperation in the region. In partnership with the East African Business Summit (EABS) and The India Overseas Trust (IOT), UCUK hosts the UK's premier business summit on East Africa. This summit is designed to enhance investments and expand exports by engaging specifically with target markets.

The summit is instrumental in strengthening the partnership between East Africa and the UK, contributing to shared economic prosperity.

Over the years, UCUK became a prime forum for business networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnership development, leading to significant socio-economic progress in East Africa. It has attracted key stakeholders, including innovators, investors, and government officials, dedicated to the region's prosperity.

The agenda of this year’s event, UK-EABS in partnership with UCUK and IOT, will likewise include high-level discussions, networking, and capacity-building workshops designed to encourage investment and collaborative growth.

UK-EABS aims to promote innovation, collaboration, and impactful partnerships. It aligns with the East African Community Vision 2050, targeting development in infrastructure, agriculture, and resource management, and invites stakeholders to contribute to East Africa's development.

UK-EABS stands as a testament to investments that offer financial returns and societal benefits, marking East Africa as an attractive destination for sustainable investments. The convention eagerly anticipates exploring opportunities in alignment with strategic goals.

Since its inception, the UCUK has evolved into a paramount forum for business networking, the exchange of knowledge, and the establishment of strategic partnerships, driving substantial socio-economic progress across East Africa. The convention annually attracts an illustrious array of stakeholders, ranging from pioneering innovators and astute investors to distinguished government officials, all united in their commitment to the prosperity of the region. Its comprehensive agenda includes high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and workshops aimed at enhancing trade capacity, all meticulously curated to foster investment and collaborative growth.

More details regarding the summit may be obtained at www.ugandanconventionuk.org.

Get in touch: +44 78 68 85 59 51 | Email: julie.davis@ugandanconventionuk.org

Willy Mutenza, the chairman and founder fot the UK-Uganda Trade Summit was one of the Diasporans celebrated as Transformers and Changemakers in Africa.

Willy Mutenza and Tom Ilube, CBE, both with roots from Uganda, were featured as Diaspora transformers and changemakers due to their contribution to the UK Diaspora community and Africa at large by AFFORD. https://rb.gy/may9r

Willy Mutenza and Tom Ilube, CBE, have been honoured as diaspora transformers and changemakers for their contributions to both the UK Diaspora and Africa, celebrated by AFFORD. They showcase the diaspora's role in driving socio-economic changes in Africa, including significant financial contributions through remittances valued at over $80 billion in 2022. Their efforts span various sectors, highlighting the diaspora's influence on education, healthcare, SMEs, and cultural industries. AFFORD aims to inspire future generations by highlighting such impactful figures. Mutenza, a philanthropist and founder of the Uganda-UK Trade Summit, and Ilube, a tech entrepreneur and the first black chair of a major English sport, exemplify the potential of the African diaspora. https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/tom-ilube

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