Thursday 23rd March 2023
Abaas Mpindi, CEO, Media Challenge Initiative
Anna Reismann, CD, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan
Opening statements from #SMC2023 Partners
Moderator: Josephine Karungi, Communications Consultant, Writer, Content Producer
Panelists:
Oleksandr Holubov, Data Analyst and Journalist
Robert Kabushenga, Curator and Host, 360 Mentor
Christine Mungai, Curator, Baraza Media Lab
Anthony Masake, Director Chapter Four Uganda
In cooperation with Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication
Facilitator: Benson Mutahi Githaiga, Community Manager AKU Media Innovation Centre
In cooperation with Pollicy.org
Moderator: Bonnita Nyamwire, Research Manager, Pollicy.org
In cooperation with Global Shapers and 40 days over 40 smiles Foundation
Facilitators:
Esther Kalenzi, Founder, 40 days over 40 smiles Foundation
Rebecca Karagwa, Curator, Global Shapers Kampala
Moderator: Awel Uwihanganye, Founder and Senior Director, LéO Africa Institute
Moderator: Shem Opolot, Data Scientist
Panelists:
Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, Executive Director, Sunbird AI
Mwende Mukwanyaga, Senior Data Journalist, Odipo Dev
Amber Sinha, Director of Research, Pollicy
Bernard Sabiiti, Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, Development Initiatives
Facilitator: Andrew Wandera, Associate IP and TMT (Tech, Media and Telecommunications Department) Ortus Advocates
In cooperation with National Data Protection Office
Moderator: Sandra Aceng, Digital Rights and Data Researcher
Moderator: Henri Bohnet, Policy Advisor for Southern Africa, Media & Political Parties, KAS
Panelists:
Natalia Antelava, Journalist and Co-Founder Coda Story
Vincent Ngethe, Writer and Columnist, Debunk Media
Communication specialist, Twitter Account @DefenceU (TBC)
Grace Linda Nabatanzi, Behavioural Pyschologist
Raymond Mujuni, Deputy ED, African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ)