Speakers – Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Current Conference Speakers

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Canary Mugume

Journalist, Next Media Uganda

4 Editions

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Vice-Chancellor, Makerere University Kampala

2 Editions

H.E. Xavier Sticker

Ambassador of France to Uganda

2 Editions

Nils Wörmer

Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa Program Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

2 Editions

Eric Touzé

Director , Alliance Française de Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Prof. Paul Omach

Moderator, Makerere University, Head of Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Hon. Ruzindana Augustine

Democracy and Social justice Advocate

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr. Frederick Golooba-Mutebi

Research Associate, The Overseas Development Institute

2 Editions

Dr. Hellen Nambalirwa Nkabala

Director, Rotary Peace Centre

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Lukas Kupfernagel

Director, KAS Ethiopia/African Union

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Angelo Izama

Head of Faculty, LéO Africa Institute

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Hubert Kinkoh

Senior Researcher, Centre for Applied Research

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Cynthia Chigwenya

Youth Advisory Council , Roméo Dallaire Institute for Child, Peace, and Security

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr. Cosmas Mwkikirize

Superintendent Industrial Value Chains Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr. Joyce Nabende Nakatumba

Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Makerere University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr Scott Timcke

Senior Researcher, Research ICT Africa, South Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Abimbola Ogundairo

Advocacy and Campaign lead , Africa no filter, Nigeria

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

David Gonahasa

Team Lead Industry 4.0+, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation , Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Moses Egaru

Country Representative, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr. Sonia Le Gouriellec

Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Catholic University of Lille

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Emmanuel Kasimbazi

Professor of Law at the School of Law, Makerere University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

James Watson Mawa

Principle Maritime Training Officer, Ministry of Works and Transport

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Jan-Ole Voss

Deputy Head of KAS Kenya, KAS Kenya

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr. Edward Kaweesi

lecturer, Makerere University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Olutoyin Oluremi Falade

Peace Fellow, Rotary Peace Centre

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Abdi Kadir Omar

Senior Policy Advisor, Office of National Security , Somalia

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Mathias Semanda

International Relations Office, Makerere University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Awel Uwihanganye

Chief Advancement Officer/ Deputy Chief International Relations, Makerere University Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2025

Dr Eunice Akullo

Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Makerere University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022 (2023)

2 Editions

H.E. Xavier Sticker

Ambassador of France to Uganda

4 Editions

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Vice-Chancellor, Makerere University Kampala

2 Editions

Nils Wörmer

Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa Program Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

2 Editions

Paulina Chiwangu

Women Country Representative, United Nations

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Patrice Gilles

Director, Alliance Française de Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Antonio Querido

Country Representative Uganda, Food and Agriculture Organisation

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Rachel Sebudde

Senior Economist, The World Bank

3 Editions

Prof. Phillip Kasaija Apuuli

Political Science Department , Makerere University Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Joseph Kigozi

Next Media Deputy Group CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Next Media

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Rasheeda Nalumoso

Arts Manager , British Council Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Peace Proscovia

Team Captain, Uganda Netball Team

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Morris Mugisha

Film Director

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Andrew Ahuurra

Director of Quad A records, Laureate of Creative Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Nicole Magabo

Invention Film

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Ahmed Hadji

Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow, Africa Institute for Strategy and Policy

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler

Senior Director, Counter Extremism Project (CEP)

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Abdishakur Hassan-Kayd

Senior Security Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Republic of Somaliland

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Liesl Louw-Vaudran

Senior Researcher , Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Walter Mwesigye

Health Editor, Nation Media Group

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng

UN Special Rapporteur on Right to Health, South Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Hon. Ruth Aceng

Minister of Health Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Yonas Tegegen Woldemariam

Country Representative WHO

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Prof. Christian Happi

Centre director, African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr. Louis Kamulegeya

Projects and Research Manager, Rocket Health

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dustin Dehez

Managing Director , Secori Advisors

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Famious Orishaba

Cyber Security Expert | Threat Intelligence Analyst

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Moses Owinyi

Centre for Multilateral Affairs

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Stephen Mugabe

Manager Data Protection Affairs, National Data Protection Office Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Nanjira Sambuli

UN panel on Digital Cooperation (TBC)

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Robert Ssempala

Director , Uganda Human Rights Network for Journalists

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Hanna Scheinder

Munich Security Member

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Anthony Masake

Director, Chapter Four Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Ivan Rugambwa

Journalist and Social Commentator

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Prof. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo

Associate Dean SPGSR, Uganda Martyrs University

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Micheal Mutyaba

Immigation Consultant

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Frank Nuwagaba

Immigration Officer, Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Barbara Maureen Kalumba

Programme Manager, Africa Institute for Investigative Journalism

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Isabella Tugume

Event Host , NBS TV

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr. Gerrit Kurtz

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Daniel Bwambale

Senior Principal Magistrate, Judiciary Service Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dismas Nkunda

Executive Director, Atrocities Watch Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Andrew Tchie

Senior Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

William Babigumira

Certified Trade Advisor

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Julius Naika

CEO , Famunera

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Shem Opolot

Data Scientist

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Bernard Sabiiti

Manager Strategic Engagement, Development Initiatives

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Patrick Adengo

Associate Director, Stalworth Consulting Group

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Moses Mulindwa

Development Economist and Programme Associate, Uganda NGO Forum

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr Phillip Thigo

Technology, Data and Public Policy Expert

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Bella Twine

Podcast Producer, Last Drop Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Brenda Akia

Migration, Environment and Climate Change Consultant, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Joanita Babirye

Co-founder , Girls 4 Climate Action

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Juliet Grace Zawedde

Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change and COP26, COP27 Attendee

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Kennedy Owor

LLM Candidate University of Pretoria, South Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Dr. Julian Voje

Managing Director , Secori Advisors

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Arnold Agaba

Doctoral Candidate, McGill University, Institute of Air and Space Law

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Awel Uwihanganye

Chief Advancement Officer/ Deputy Chief International Relations, Makerere University Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Mohammed Abdirahman

Managing Director, Institute for Strategic Insights and Research (ISIR)

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2022

Agather Atuhaire

Lawyer and Journalist

2 Editions

Sandra Twinoburyo

Event Host, NTV

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Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2023 (2023)

4 Editions

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Vice-Chancellor, Makerere University Kampala

2 Editions

H.E. Xavier Sticker

Ambassador of France to Uganda

2 Editions

Nils Wörmer

Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa Program Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

2 Editions

Paulina Chiwangu

Women Country Representative, United Nations

2 Editions

Eric Touzé

Director , Alliance Française de Kampala

2 Editions

Dr Susanne Conrad

Policy Advisor, Rule of Law and Security in Sub-Saharan Africa, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Headquarter, Germany

2 Editions

Lt. Gen. Osman Noor Soubagle

Lieutenant General, Somalian Army

2 Editions

Samira Gaid

Regional Analyst, Horn of Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2023

Selam Tadesse Demissie

Researcher, Horn of Africa Security Analysis, Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

2 Editions

Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye

Brigadier General, Uganda People's Defence Force

2 Editions

Barbara Babweteera

Executive Director, Cross-Cultural Foundation Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2023

Amanda Tumusiime

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Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021 (2021)

2 Editions

Anna Reismann

Country Director, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan

2 Editions

H.E. Jules-Armand Aniambossou

Ambassador, France to Uganda.

2 Editions

Adekemi Ndieli

Deputy Country Representative, UN Women

2 Editions

James Kassaga

ED & Co-Founder, Teach for Uganda

4 Editions

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe

Vice-Chancellor, Makerere University Kampala

2 Editions

Solomon Serwanjja

Executive Director, African Institute for Investigative Journalism

2 Editions

Anne Senequier

Researcher & Co-Director, IRIS & Global Health Observatory

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Dr. Rodgers Ayebare

Program Coordinator, Infectious Diseases Institute

2 Editions

Dr. Olaf Wientzek

Director Multilateral Dialogue, KAS Geneva

2 Editions

Wabwire Waheire

Director, KQ Hub

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Felwine Sarr

Nantes Fellow

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Benedicte Savoy

Art Historian

2 Editions

Christopher Okidi

Constitutional Expert

2 Editions

Betty Bigombe

former Senior Director for Fragility, Conflict and Violence, World Bank

2 Editions

Prof. Mahmood Mamdani

Dean of Institute of Social Research, Makerere University

2 Editions

Rita M. Lopida

Co-Founder, EVE South Sudan

3 Editions

Amb. Matthias Schauer

Ambassador , German Ambassador to Uganda

2 Editions

Wanjuhi Njoroge

Founder, People Planet Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Remi Rioux

Chief Executive Officer, Agence Française de Développement

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Julia Tasse

Climate Change Expert, IRIS

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Susan Namono

UN Resident Representative, Uganda

2 Editions

Hon. Dr. Maria Goretti Kitutu Kimono

Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Vanessa Nakate

Climate Justice Activist

2 Editions

Memo Some

Founder, WildNow Foundation

2 Editions

Ojok Okello

Founder & CEO, Okere City

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Hon. Hilary Onek

Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Mahoua Parums

Deputy UNHCR Representative, Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Sabuni Francoise Chikunda

Former Refugee

2 Editions

Dr. Korir Sing’Oei

Open Governance & Legal Expert

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Capt. Claire Mahungi

Ag. Deputy Director, Earth Observation, Kenya Space Agency

2 Editions

Rania Toukebri

Space Engineer & Space Policy Expert

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

James Byaruhanga

General Manager, Raxio Data Centre

2 Editions

Gaspard Schnitzler

Researcher, IRIS

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Wim Vanhellepute

Chief Executive Officer, MTN Uganda

2 Editions

Dr. Emily Comfort Maractho

Media Expert & Social Commentator

2 Editions

Dr. Hellen Nambalirwa Nkabala

Director, Rotary Peace Centre

2 Editions

Samuel Grzybowski

Founder, Co-exister

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Anthony Masake

Human Rights Defender

2 Editions

Maylis Souque

Secretary General, NCP-OECD

3 Editions

Morrison Rwakakamba

Global Senior Director of Policy, Fenix International.

2 Editions

Gunter Rieck Moncayo

Economic Policy Advisor, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).

2 Editions

Didier Acoutey

President, Afri-search Group

2 Editions

Dr. Maggie Kigozi

Director, Zuri Model Farm Ltd

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Achumile Majija

Chief Executive, Prudential Africa

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

R. Mukami Kariuki

Country Director, World Bank Uganda

3 Editions

Raymond Mujuni

Expert in Governance, International Relations and International Development

2 Editions

Dr. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli

Programme Manager - Conflict Prevention & Risk Analysis Division, ISS Addis Ababa.

2 Editions

Yusuf Kiranda

Secretary, Makerere University

2 Editions

Dr. Caroline Roussy

Researcher, l’ Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

3 Editions

Moses Chrispus Okello

Senior Researcher, Horn of Africa Security Analysis Programme, Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2 Editions

Gen. Mugisha Muntu

President, Alliance for National Transformation

2 Editions

Aymenn Al Tamimi

Oxford Scholar

2 Editions

Moses Owiny

Founder & Executive Director, Centre for Multilateral Affairs

2 Editions

Amb. Attilio Pacifici

Ambassador, EU Delegation to Uganda

Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2021

Wenger Bertil

Director, KAS Regional Program Asia & Pacific

2 Editions

Charles Onyango-Obbo

Founder, The pan-Africa digital media start-up Africapedia

2 Editions

Benjamin Rukwengye

Founder and CEO, Boundless Minds Uganda

2 Editions

Pearl Ingrid Mugala

Curriculum Lead, Fundi Girls

2 Editions

Dr. Alfred Driwale

Assistant Commissioner, Vaccines and Immunization, Ministry of Health (MOH)

2 Editions

Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze

Dean, School of Public Health (MAK)

2 Editions

Dr. Milton Mutto

Global Health Research Scientist

2 Editions

Andrew Bakainanga

Immunisation and Vaccine Specialist, WHO

2 Editions

Florence Kyohangirwe

Director, Top Bloggers Ug

2 Editions

Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Human Rights Activist & Lawyer

2 Editions

Edwin Muhumuza

Youth Secretariat, SDG Youth Network

2 Editions

Barbara Babweteera

Executive Director, Cross-Cultural Foundation Uganda

2 Editions

Jim Chuchu

Co-founding Director, Nest Collective

2 Editions

Owek. Twaha Kaawaase

2nd Deputy Katikkiro (Premier) & Minister of Education, Buganda Kingdom

2 Editions

Balimunsi Philip

Curator, Nommo Gallery

2 Editions

Aisha Nassanga

Sports Journalist

2 Editions

Rashid Ateye

Project Officer, UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

2 Editions

Mildred Ouma

Senior SGBV Officer, UNHCR

2 Editions

Molly Ajonye

Vice Chairperson Refugee Welfare Committee, Kokodita Women led Support Group

2 Editions

Edgar Mwine

Immigration Officer, Ministry of Internal Affairs

2 Editions

Agnes Igoye

Deputy National Coordinator on Prevention Trafficking of Persons, Ministry of Internal Affairs

2 Editions

Verena Kasirye

Head of Division Western Europe, North America, European Policy Issues, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung

2 Editions

Caleb Okereke

Founder, Minority Africa

2 Editions

Marion Apio

Lead, Debunk Team - Media Challenge Initiative

2 Editions

Rayner Mugyezi

Lawyer & Curator, Global Shapers Kampala Hub

2 Editions

Kasibante David

Lawyer & Space Policy Analyst, Space For Tomorrow

2 Editions

Philip Victor Makmott

Space Policy Analyst

2 Editions

Besigye Andrew

Public Policy & Communications Expert, Ministry of ICT

2 Editions

Namubiru Lydia

Africa Lead, OpenDemocracy, Data Journalist & Researcher

2 Editions

Sebastian Grundberger

Head of Regional Programme Party Cooperation and Democracy in Latin America, KAS Uruguay

2 Editions

Delphine O

Secretary General, Generation Equality Forum

2 Editions

Safina Virani

Director, Frauen Initiative Uganda

2 Editions

Andrew Byaruhanga

Executive Director, Resource Rights Africa

2 Editions

Dr. Stefan Friedrich

Director Department Subsaharan Africa, KAS

2 Editions

Shon Osimbo

Journalist

2 Editions

Ahmed Hadji

Senior Fellow, Africa Institute for Strategy and Policy

2 Editions

Dr. Muhammad Kiggundu-Musoke

Director Communication and Research, Office of the Supreme Mufti

2 Editions

Alexander Baum

Senior Advisor, Post-Cotonou negotiations, EEAS

2 Editions

Ivan Okuda

Lawyer & Writer

2 Editions

Jackie Batamuliza

Resident Research Associate, Great Lakes institute for Strategic Studies

2 Editions

Siima Sabiti

Media Personality

2 Editions

Nicole Remus

Visual Arts Director, Creative Tribe

2 Editions

Eddie Okila

Director, House of Talents

2 Editions

Dr. Ezra Suruma

Chancellor, Makerere University

2 Editions

Sylvie Matelly

Deputy Director, IRIS

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Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2020 (2020)

3 Editions

Amb. Matthias Schauer

Ambassador , German Ambassador to Uganda