Refactory Academy, a leading software skilling academy in Uganda, is set to host the inaugural Uganda Developer Summit (UG DevSummit) on July 18-19, 2024 at the National ICT Hub in Nakawa.
This landmark event aims to bring together Uganda’s vibrant software engineering community to foster collaboration, learning, and connection.
Under the theme “Positioning Uganda’s Tech Talent for Digital Economy Growth”, the UG DevSummit will convene tech talent, employers, developers, regulators, and industry leaders to shape the future of Uganda’s digital economy.
The summit promises to spotlight the latest in Uganda’s burgeoning tech scene and present a transformative outlook towards the transformation of the country’s digital economy, through the lens of its tech leaders and developers.
“The work we do at Refactory Academy involves training the next generation of software developers and experts to be of great relevance to the needs and demands of industry. This event allows us to go a step further by giving those that we train the opportunity to engage with and learn from peers, potential mentors, employers, experts and thought leaders,” says Micheal Nyitegeka, Executive Director of Refactory Academy.
“This summit is a powerhouse that will turn the spotlight on the incredible tech talent in Uganda and open us up to opportunities for growth, innovation, decent work and Uganda’s qualitative economic growth,” he adds.
Participants at the UG DevSummit can expect an enriching experience through a dynamic lineup of interactive sessions, technical demos/showcases, practical masterclasses, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
The summit welcomes all stakeholders within Uganda’s tech landscape, offering a valuable platform for learning, connection, and shaping the future of the country’s digital economy.
Pre-registration for the UG DevSummit is now open at https://ugdevsummit.io/
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