ToroDev Executive Director to speak at the African Gathering conference

Toro Development Network (ToroDev) Executive Director, Johnstone Baguma will be a key note speaker at the African Gathering Conference to be held in Kampala, Uganda on Monday, January 30th 2012 under the theme: People and Technology in Uganda: The Future is Bright! 

Mr. Johnstone Baguma

Mr. Baguma who won the Africa Rural Connect 2010 has managed a number of development projects in ICT for Development in Uganda. He is currently serving as the Project Leader, “Promoting Strategic Community Radio Broadcasting for Innovation & Entrepreneurship/Business Skills Development in the Rwenzori Region, Western Uganda.”

He was announced the grand prize winner of the African Rural Connect 2010 – an award organized by the National Peace Corps Association – USA. His winning idea focuses on promoting rural agribusiness enterprises development in the Rwenzori region, Western Uganda.

Mr. Baguma was also named among the Top Five Young Social Entrepreneurs by the Young Achievers Awards 2010, an annually ceremony held to reward exceptional Innovation and Excellence in Uganda.

About Africa Gathering

Africa Gathering brings together thinkers, entrepreneurs, innovators and many others to talk about positive change in sustainable development, technology, social networking, health, education and good governance in Africa.

The African Gathering

Africa Gathering 2012 begins in Kampala, Uganda, where we will bring together Ugandans who are embracing technology to put their country on the map.

If you have attended previous Africa Gathering events, you will know that we assemble a diverse community of people who care about Africa and want to share ideas for positive change in the areas such as sustainable development, new technology, social entrepreneurship, health, education and good governance.

Our one-day-only Ugandan event aims to develop relationships and highlight grassroots progress, emerging technologies, and solutions that are relevant to Africa. We hope to encourage the active involvement of Africa-focused businesses, investors and strategists, whilst also offering a new perspective. We also seek to re-frame the debate around technology in Uganda, looking at how people are currently taking the lead in this sphere of African life, and the obstacles that still lie ahead.

The programme will include keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout groups. A highlight will be a brainstorming session, followed by an interactive afternoon with amazing guest speakers.