Speakers

  • Arthur Kasirye – CEO, Kasirye Labs

    Arthur Kasirye is a prominent figure in the WordPress community in Uganda. He is known for his contributions as a web developer, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert, and graphic designer. Arthur is the founder of Kasiryelabs, a digital agency based in Kampala, Uganda, which develops websites and systems. He has been actively involved in the …

  • Cerinah Kasirye – Founder, Trillion Looks Store.

     Cerinah Kasirye is  a  founder of Trillion Looks Store, a social enterprise with a mission to empower youth and women artisan designers in Uganda to not only establish their brands but also market and sell their products globally using e-commerce tools.  With over seven years of experience in the creative industry, Her passion lies in promoting cultural heritage …

  • Francis Akol – Software Engineer, Community Lead – GDG Jinja

    Francis Akol is a passionate software engineer and Lead for the GDG Jinja community. With a deep understanding of Angular's architecture and functionalities, WordPress, I leverage my expertise to build robust and scalable web applications. currently working in the gaming and lottery industry.

  • George Kasakya – Chief Technology Officer, HiPipo

    With over two decades of experience in developing digital solutions, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful change in communities. At HiPipo Foundation, I collaborate with various stakeholders on technology innovation and development projects aimed at addressing critical social and economic challenges in Uganda and beyond. My work involves partnering with organizations to …

  • Isaac Odongo – Deputy CEO, TekJuice Uganda

    With over 16 years of experience in online marketing, Isaac is a seasoned expert in Direct Response Marketing. He has a successful background in running impactful digital advertising campaigns, particularly focusing on direct response strategies. These campaigns, developed with industry leaders like Google and Facebook, and WhatsApp have consistently generated impressive returns on investment. Certified …

  • Laurence Bahirwa – Web Developer, Freemius

    Laurence is an open-source enthusiast and WordPress developer who loves to make simplified solutions for businesses. He spends his free time sharing coding tips on YouTube and is also passionate about his old high school rugby team that he coaches part-time.

  • Mark Sembajjwe – Product Support & Business Devt, Africa’s Talking

    Mark Ssembajjwe is a skilled Product Support and Business Development professional at Africa's Talking. With a strong background in communications and technology, he specializes in providing technical support, driving business growth, and fostering client relationships. Mark excels at helping clients integrate APIs, optimize messaging solutions, and streamline operations to achieve business success. His expertise spans …

  • Raymond Kiyingi – Senior Product Manager, Safe Boda

    Raymond Kiyingi is a Senior Product Manager at SafeBoda, leading strategic initiatives in payments and delivery systems across multiple African cities. With over a decade of experience in product development, management and strategy, Raymond specializes in scaling innovative solutions tailored to emerging markets. At SafeBoda, he has played a pivotal role in driving efficiency and …

  • Rogers Mukalele – Director , Sharebility Uganda.

    Rogers Mukalele is an information technologies specialist with great experience and skills in teaching ICT and website development. Passionate about educational technologies (ICT4E), digital pedagogy advocacy and building communities around technology.