Building Trusted Digital Leadership
The CIO–CxO
Digital Leadership
Forum
For Enterprise, Society, and Sustainable Growth
Our Mission
Why the Forum Exists
Chief Information Officers and senior technology executives now carry responsibilities that extend far beyond infrastructure delivery. They are custodians of cyber resilience, data trust, AI governance, operational continuity, and increasingly, ESG accountability.
Independent
Non-partisan and free from commercial pressure
Practitioner-Led
Execution-focused with real-world outcomes
Complementary
Works alongside regulators and associations
Core Focus
Strategic Priorities
Eight interconnected focus areas that drive meaningful digital transformation across Uganda and the wider region
Closing the Digital Adoption Gap
Addressing meaningful usage through affordability, device access, power reliability, and digital literacy as interconnected barriers to adoption.
Digital Skills as Economic Infrastructure
Positioning digital skills as core economic infrastructure by aligning workforce skilling with industry demand and productivity needs.
Platforms Over Apps for Scalable Growth
Prioritizing shared, interoperable digital platforms that enable scale, reduce duplication, and unlock markets across key sectors.
From Policy Strength to Execution Capability
Closing the gap between strong digital policy frameworks and weak implementation through execution accountability.
Digital Transformation as a Jobs Strategy
Linking technology adoption directly to job creation, enterprise growth, and formalization of informal work.
Sustainable Financing of the Digital Economy
Leveraging private and blended finance, shifting from project-based funding to long-term digital assets.
Technology Trends as Implementation Enablers
Treating AI, data platforms, cloud, and cybersecurity as practical enablers of service delivery and productivity.
CIO–CXO Leadership for National Competitiveness
Strengthening CIOs and CXOs as strategic leaders driving digital outcomes tied to growth, efficiency, and competitiveness.
How We Work
Program Architecture
Integrated programs designed to move from dialogue to delivery
CIO Leadership Exchange
Closed, senior-level working sessions where CIOs align on priority issues, surface constraints, and agree on collective actions.
- Continuity-focused engagement
- Tracked outcomes across sessions
- Decision-level participation
CxO Engagement Series
Structured program that convenes CIOs with other C-suite leaders for cross-functional collaboration.
- CIO–CEO Dialogues on enterprise strategy
- CIO–CFO Sessions on digital value & ROI
- CIO–COO Labs on automation & resilience
- CIO–Board Briefings on governance & risk
Digital Stewardship Labs
Practical initiatives bringing together enterprises, startups, and public institutions to co-create shared digital solutions.
- Digital Trade platforms
- RegTech & FinTech innovation
- AgriTech & HealthTech solutions
- BPO service development
Women in Digital Leadership
Dedicated program accelerating progression of women into CIO, CTIO, and CISO roles.
- Structured mentorship
- Executive sponsorship
- Board readiness preparation
- Pipeline visibility & continuity
D4A Programme (Digital for Africa)
Leadership-led initiative focused on regional connectivity, interoperability, and market integration beyond national boundaries.
- Cross-border CIO & policy convening
- Digital connectivity & infrastructure
- Shared payment & platform rails
- Regional market access expansion
Join Us
Set the Pace, Don't Just Respond to It
This is not another body to join. It is a leadership layer to belong to for CIOs and CxOs who want to shape the future of digital transformation.