KAMPALA — HiveColab, an innovation hub and startup incubator in Kampala, has partnered with ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU) and will in November host the much-anticipated Swarm Summit and Tech Expo 2019.
According to organisers, this year’s exhibition will be held at Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) show ground in Lugogo, between 22nd to 23rd of November 2019.
The Swarm 19 Summit and Tech Expo will run under the theme “Celebrating Uganda’s Digital Transformation”.
The Swarm summit is an annual event aimed at recognizing the different levels of development of Uganda’s digital landscape, showcasing the different entities that work to create a harmonious tech eco-system.
The Expo is an excellent marketplace integrating a broad array of local and international service providers, suppliers, manufacturers among others.
“The Swarm Summit and Expo 2019 shall bring together and celebrate Uganda’s top business and technology minds building enterprises powering Uganda’s emerging digital economy. We’re thrilled to provide a larger stage to showcase the technological innovations shaping Uganda’s digital economy,” said TMS Ruge; Co-founder and Director, Hive Colab.
The Tech Expo, will enable exhibitors to engage more with buyers head-on making it well-positioned to promote different products & services.
The Expo is open to the general public to attend and exhibitors can register at www.swarm.ug
“This two-day event will be a celebration of Uganda’s digital journey and will be an avenue to discuss solutions to the on-going setbacks in a bid to build better digital spaces and transform Uganda’s tech ecosystem,” said Albert Mucunguzi, Chairman, ICT Association of Uganda.
Swarm Summit continues to be Uganda’s premier annual stage that fast-growing companies can target as a launch pad for new innovations, introduce emerging technology breakthroughs and gain exposure.