By Reporter
The Kampala Innovation Week, the largest gathering of the startup ecosystem in Uganda, is happening this November 26th to 28th.
The 4th edition promises to be a virtual innovative experience with an impressive roaster of speakers and panelists who will participate in the numerous sessions scheduled for 3 days.
Holic Pads Director & musician, Sheebah Karungi has been revealed as one of the panelists that will feature on the Talent Africa: Creative Innovation panel that will discuss, “Entertainment as medium for introducing new technologies by Startups: A Ugandan perspective”.
The entertainment industry has generally been the most immediate route of introducing new technologies to consumers. Especially in the area of home entertainment, content consumption has been transformed from relying on stationary media, such as home theatre and gaming console/PC to becoming mobile.
These technological advancements are rooted in business and scientific innovations that have been adapted for creative markets and this particular panel features prolific and enterprising personalities in the Ugandan entertainment/creative sector.
Aly Allibhai- CEO Talent Africa Group.
Sheebah Karungi- Director at Holic Pads.
Daniel “Navio” Lubwama- CEO Na corp & Icon Studios.
Louis Lwanga, Head of Entertainment, Sports and Media Law, Katende, Ssempebwa & Co Advocates
Douglas Lwanga- CEO Brand Purple.
Alex Muhangi- Director Comedy Store.
Moderated by Jean Kukunda- The Community Lead at The Design Hub.
Interested attendees can register at www.kiw.ug to attend and also be able to network, engage with the speakers, stream live sessions by downloading the official event mobile app supported by WHOVA on google play or app store.
The Kampala Innovation Week 2020 is powered by organized by Startup Uganda in partnership with UNCDF & is sponsored by Talent Africa Group, MoTIV, Enabel Uganda, UGEFA, Safeboda, ITC, Liquid Telecom, S24 TV, Response Innovation Lab & NBS Television.
