The CIO–CxO
Digital Leadership
Forum

Last week, we gathered senior technology executives at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to establish working groups spanning digital skills, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital adoption, regulation, sustainable finance, and digital transformation.

Our inaugural ICT Industry Engagement Webinar Series focused on “ICT Procurement and Local Content.” Held virtually, the session brought together key stakeholders to explore how ICT procurement practices can strengthen local participation and accelerate digital economy.

The inaugural CIO Conclave has concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in advancing conversations around technology leadership and business strategy.

We convened a high-level consultative meeting with senior enterprise and technology leaders as part of our ongoing efforts to shape a more coordinated and grounded conversation on Uganda’s digital transformation agenda.

At CIO Conclave press conference, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa delivered a compelling but urgent message that set the tone for the CIO Conclave. He emphasized that technology can no longer be treated as a back-office function reserved for a narrow circle of specialists.

Industry leaders say recognition of successful digital initiatives will accelerate adoption, strengthen collaboration, and support Uganda’s transition toward a globally competitive digital economy

This report documents the full proceedings of the Students and Graduates Tech Leadership Workshop 2026, convened under the banner “Lead the Digital Future” by the CIO–CXO Leadership Forum. The forum brought together top industry executives, government officials, emerging technologists

The roundtable by Rita Apell Akot and Elijah Kitaka explored cost optimization, strategic value management, and how technology leaders can balance innovation with financial pressures while transforming IT from a cost center into a driver of institutional value.