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CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum Eyes Northern Uganda as Next Tech Talent Hub

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11 July 2026

CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum Eyes Northern Uganda as Next Tech Talent Hub

The CIO-CXO Digital Leadership Forum met with a delegation from Gulu University led by the University Secretary, David Obol Otori, to forge concrete plans for extending the National Tech Skills Talent Programme into Northern Uganda.

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Uganda's FY 2026/27 National Budget: Implications and Opportunities for Digital Infrastructure and the ICT Sector

ResearchCxO Engagement Series

7/13/2026

Uganda's FY 2026/27 National Budget: Implications and Opportunities for Digital Infrastructure and the ICT Sector

The CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum has released its Post-Budget Consultations Outcomes, Findings and Proposals Report on Uganda's FY 2026/27 National Budget.

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11 July 2026

CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum Eyes Northern Uganda as Next Tech Talent Hub

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Cybersecurity Working Group Roundtable Closes the Policy-to-Practice Gap

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26 June 2026

Cybersecurity Working Group Roundtable Closes the Policy-to-Practice Gap

CIOs, NITA Uganda, and sector regulators met to align on incident-response protocols and cross-agency information sharing.

Cybersecurity experts urge organizations to treat cyber risk as a business priority

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7 July 2026

Cybersecurity experts urge organizations to treat cyber risk as a business priority

Cybersecurity in Uganda has outgrown the server room. That was the clear message from a recent CIO–CXO Digital Leadership Forum session on the state of the country's digital exposure.

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CIO–CXO Digital Leadership Forum charts strategic priorities for working groups and sector impact

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1 June 2026

CIO–CXO Digital Leadership Forum charts strategic priorities for working groups and sector impact

Last week, we gathered senior technology executives at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to establish working groups spanning digital skills, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital adoption, regulation, sustainable finance, and digital transformation.

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The 2026 CIO CONCLAVE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REPORT

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21 May 2026

The 2026 CIO CONCLAVE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REPORT

This report documents the full proceedings of the Students and Graduates Tech Leadership Workshop 2026, convened under the banner “Lead the Digital Future” by the CIO–CXO Leadership Forum. The forum brought together top industry executives, government officials, emerging technologists

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103 participants convene for PPDA Uganda discussion on ICT procurement and local content

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21 May 2026

103 participants convene for PPDA Uganda discussion on ICT procurement and local content

Our inaugural ICT Industry Engagement Webinar Series focused on “ICT Procurement and Local Content.” Held virtually, the session brought together key stakeholders to explore how ICT procurement practices can strengthen local participation and accelerate digital economy.

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From Cost-Cutting to Value Creation: Rethinking IT Leadership Through Cost Optimisation & Operational Efficiency

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13 May 2026

From Cost-Cutting to Value Creation: Rethinking IT Leadership Through Cost Optimisation & Operational Efficiency

The roundtable by Rita Apell Akot and Elijah Kitaka explored cost optimization, strategic value management, and how technology leaders can balance innovation with financial pressures while transforming IT from a cost center into a driver of institutional value.

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Event Recap

24 April 2026 5 min read

The 2026 CIO Conclave

The inaugural CIO Conclave has concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in advancing conversations around technology leadership and business strategy.

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CIO-CXO Digital Leadership Forum holds a consultative meeting ahead of the CIO Conclave

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11 April 2026

CIO-CXO Digital Leadership Forum holds a consultative meeting ahead of the CIO Conclave

We convened a high-level consultative meeting with senior enterprise and technology leaders as part of our ongoing efforts to shape a more coordinated and grounded conversation on Uganda’s digital transformation agenda.

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We are not going to succeed if we discuss only as IT specialists — Dr. Hatwib Mugasa

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30 March 2026

We are not going to succeed if we discuss only as IT specialists — Dr. Hatwib Mugasa

At CIO Conclave press conference, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa delivered a compelling but urgent message that set the tone for the CIO Conclave. He emphasized that technology can no longer be treated as a back-office function reserved for a narrow circle of specialists.

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ICT leaders move to fast track tech-led jobs, AI adoption, revenue and economic transformation

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26 March 2026

ICT leaders move to fast track tech-led jobs, AI adoption, revenue and economic transformation

Industry leaders say recognition of successful digital initiatives will accelerate adoption, strengthen collaboration, and support Uganda’s transition toward a globally competitive digital economy

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