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Let’s Talk AI and Creativity in Uganda

Jul 17, 2:30 – 4:30 PM (UTC)

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Discover how AI is transforming Uganda’s creative industry. Join us for an evening of demos, insights, and networking as we explore how tools like Midjourney, DALL·E 2, and Veo are reshaping design, music, film, and advertising. Whether you're a creative or just curious, this is your chance to learn, connect, and get inspired.

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About this event

This meetup brings together graphic designers, filmmakers, musicians, advertising creatives, and tech-savvy storytellers to explore how AI is shaping the future of Uganda’s creative industry. From tools like Midjourney and DALL·E 2 for generating stunning visuals, to Veo and Suno for creating videos and music, this event will showcase how AI is making world-class content production more accessible.

Come discover real-life use cases, get hands-on with AI tools, and join the conversation on how Uganda’s creatives can stay ahead in a fast-evolving landscape. Whether you're a print designer from Nasa Road, a budding filmmaker, a YouTube content creator, or a curious techie, this is your space to learn, connect, and co-create.

Date: Thursday, 17th July, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Venue: Africa's Talking Offices, The Acacia Place, 4th Floor, John Babiha (Acacia) Ave, Kampala

Agenda:

5:00 PM: Arrival and Registration

6:00 PM: Keynote Presentation – "AI in Uganda’s Creative Industry: From Nasa Road to Netflix"

6:30 PM: Interactive Panel + Q&A – AI in Graphic Design, Music, Film & Advertising

7:00 PM: Live Demos + Networking, Snacks, and Drinks

Who Should Attend:

This event is open to AI researchersgraphic designers, filmmakers, creatives, software developers, musicians, media professionals, startup founders, and anyone interested in how AI is transforming content creation in Uganda. Attendance is free, but registration is required to reserve your spot.

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Speaker

  • Geoffrey Ekongot

    Black Canvas Media.

    Co-founder

Mentor

  • Roland Ganafa

    Africa's Talking Uganda

    Community Lead

Facilitators

  • Natwijuka Isophel

    Community Lead Africa's Talking Uganda

  • David Okwii

    Sitemonki

    Software Developer/ Product Manager, A.T Uganda Community Lead

When

When

Thursday, July 17, 2025
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Veronica Michael

    Community Lead, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

  • Josphat Mwangi

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Sheriffo Jarju

    Community Lead, 🇬🇲 The Gambia

  • Sanusi Abdulkadir

    Community Lead, 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

  • David Okwii

    Sitemonki

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Roland Ganafa

    Africa'sTalking Uganda

    Community Co-Lead, 🇺🇬 Uganda

  • Stanislaus Sakwiya

    MlimiPay Limited

    Community Lead, 🇲🇼 Malawi

  • Muhindi Asena

    Community Co-Lead, 🇰🇪 Kenya

  • Destino Alain DELLO

    FnStack

    Community Lead, Congo

  • laurence masika

    Community Lead Goma, DRC

  • Faith Ono

    Community Lead, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Abdulsalam Muhammad Abubakar

    Community Lead, Kano, Nigeria

  • Patrick Nahayo

    Community Co-Lead Congo

  • Lens Mutombo

    Community Co-Lead Kinshasa

  • Adam Katani

    Africas talking & Tanzania Investment Centre

    Community Co-Lead 🇹🇿 TZ

  • Jeckly Mucua

    Community Lead 🇲🇿 Mozambique

  • Ibrahima Sylla

    YeleGroup

    Côte d'Ivoire

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