Uganda Digital Society · In Memory

1st Annual

John Babirukamu
Memorial Lecture

“Creating Digital Leaders Through Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing”

2025 · Kampala, Uganda Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Innovation Hub Uganda Digital Society

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In Honour

Remembering John Babirukamu

John Babirukamu was a passionate advocate for digital transformation and human capital development in Uganda. He believed deeply that mentorship — the act of one professional lifting another — was the most powerful force for building the next generation of African digital leaders.

The Uganda Digital Society established this annual lecture in his honour — a gathering of practitioners, innovators, and learners committed to carrying his vision forward.

About the event

A Platform for Uganda’s Digital Community

The 1st John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture brought together technology executives, digital practitioners, mentors, and aspiring leaders from across Uganda for a day of knowledge sharing, inspiration, and community building.

Hosted at the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Innovation Hub in Kampala, the event was co-convened by the Uganda Digital Society and the CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum, and showcased the power of structured mentorship in accelerating digital careers.

12+

Speakers

100+

Attendees

Unforgettable Day

Speaker at the Ministry of ICT Innovation Hub podium

Keynote remarks from the podium at the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Innovation Hub

Highlights

Moments from the Day

Group Photo

Participants at the 1st John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture

Keynote

Panel discussion on mentorship and digital leadership

Partnership

CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum co-convenes the event

The Audience

100+ digital professionals fill the auditorium

Facilitation

Expert facilitation drives the plenary session forward

Engagement

Community voices shape the conversation

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All 12 Photos from the Event

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Participants gather for the group photo at the 1st Annual Memorial Lecture

Digital professionals united at the Uganda Digital Society event

Panel discussion on mentorship and knowledge sharing

Keynote address at the 1st Annual Memorial Lecture

Facilitator guides the plenary session

CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum co-convenes the event

Remarks from the podium at the Ministry of ICT Innovation Hub

The lecture theme displayed at the Ministry of ICT Innovation Hub

Community member contributes to the open discussion

100+ attendees fill the ornate auditorium

A packed audience of Uganda's digital professionals

Community engagement at its finest

Carry the legacy forward

Become Part of Uganda’s
Digital Leadership Story

The UDS Mentorship Programme connects aspiring digital professionals with experienced practitioners for a six-month journey of growth, guided by John Babirukamu’s vision.

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