Freelancer's Summit 2024
Welcome to the Inaugural Freelancer's Summit!
Join us for the first-ever Freelancer’s Summit, a groundbreaking event dedicated to ‘Facilitating the Growth of the Gig Economy in Uganda’. This summit brings together freelancers, organizations, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the future of freelancing, share knowledge, and foster connections in Uganda’s thriving gig economy.
Why You Should Attend!
As a Freelancer:
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Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with top freelancers, mentors, and industry experts from around the globe.
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Skill Development Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops designed to enhance your freelancing skills, from project management to personal branding.
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Inspiration and Growth: Hear from successful freelancers and learn how they navigated their career paths and grew their businesses.
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Exclusive Resources: Gain access to tools, resources, and exclusive content that will help you thrive in the gig economy.
As an Organization:
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Discover Talent: Meet and engage with a diverse pool of skilled freelancers ready to take on new opportunities.
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Brand Visibility: Showcase your organization’s commitment to supporting the gig economy and gain exposure among top freelancers and industry leaders.
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Collaborate and Innovate: Explore potential partnerships and collaborations with freelancers and other organizations focused on the gig economy.
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Insights and Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding emerging trends and challenges in the gig economy.
Speakers
Diana Katto
SteadMan Global
Michael Niyitegeka
Director, Refractory Academy.
Bart Cornville
Namara Esther Pearl
Managing Partner, Sapphire Advocates
Shadiya Uzama
Senior Legal Associate, TASLAF Advocates
CK Japheth
Team Lead, Innovation Village
Katto MubiruSteven
AI/ML Engineer
Dr Mich Egwang
Founder Eclipse Marketing & Events, Africa
Natasha Katondwaki
Co-Founder, Waape
Tomathy Buvinza
Partnerships Manager Turaco
Solomon Opio
Founder & Lead, Soltech Digital Solutions
Isaac Odongo Sr
Deputy CEO, Tek Juice Uganda
Joyce Ochwo
Head of Business, Flip Africa
Ivan Sewajje
Brand Manager, Innovation Village
Joel Nabimanya
Rock Telecom
Agenda
Welcome Remarks Future of Work Practice: Looking ahead
CK Japheth, Team Lead, The Village.
Remarks by partners Qraft Academy Bakash Media Foundation
Andrew Tugume – Team Lead Qraft Academy
Isaac Bakashaba – Founder Bakash Media Foundation
Presentation: The Freelance Landscape in Africa. Q&A session
Kati Mubiru Steven
AI|ML Engineer| Microsoft| Sales| Tech Policy
Unveiling of:
- Freelancer Platform
- Freelance Offerings (Insurance Access with Turaco, and Co-working Space Offerings).
- Freelancer Publications (Freelance Handbook, Tips book and Freelance Handbook).
- Introduction of the Freelancer survey
Edward Kandole – Community Manager – Innovation Village
Andrew Tugume – Team Lead Qraft Academy
Panel Discussion 1:
TOPIC: Business Process Outsourcing
Moderator:
- Shadiya Uzama – Legal Associate Taslaf
- Daina Katto Managing Partner Steadman Global
- Michael Niyitegeka, Director Refractory Academy.
- Bart Cornville, D4D and Innovation Expert, Enabel UGANDA.
- Esther Pearl Namara
Managing Partner Sapphire Advocates
Fireside chat on Market Development
Moderator:
Natasha Katondwaki – Co-Founder Waape
Panelist:
- Tomathy Buyinza
Partnerships Manager, Turaco - Kato Mubiru Steven – AI/ML Engineer
Panel Discussion 3:
Freelancers/Freelance Work Enablers
TOPIC: Sustainability, Opportunities and Challenges for Freelance Work in Africa.
Moderator:
Joel Nabimanya – Rock Telecom
Panelists:
- Solomon Opio,
Founder, Soltech Digital Solutions. - Isaac Odongo Sr,
Deputy CEO, TekJuice Uganda. - Joyce Ochwo,
Head Of Business, Flip Africa. - Ivan Sewajje,
Brand Manager, Innovation Village
Awards & Certificates
Certificates Of Appreciation: Given to our partners, companies that have contributed to the growth of the Freelancers Lounge.
Awards:
- Appreciation to companies contributing to Freelance Work
- Inclusion Champion
- Best Platform
- Digital Transformation Award
- Gig Economy Innovator Award
- Work Force Development Award