Panel 4: Institutional arrangements for Science, Technology and Innovations (Panel abstract).

Panel Members:

• Chairperson: Dr. Peter Ndemere, Executive Secretary, Uganda National Council for Sciences
• Speaker: Prof. Sospeter Muhongo, Regional Director, ICSU Regional Office for Africa, South Africa (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist 1: Prof. Ragen Aduma, Professor of Biomedical Science, Maseno University, Kenya (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist 2: Mr Abraham Owino, Lecturer, Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics, President Uganda Statistical Society, Makerere University (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist 3: Dr Muriisa Robert, Associate dean, Faculty of Development Studies, MUST (Presentation & abstract).
• Discussant: Dr Eric Mwangi, Research Scientist, Directorate of Research and Development, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kenya (Presentation & abstract).

Panel 5: Communication of Science and Technology from Higher Educational Institutions: Engagements with Society through Community Outreach (Panel abstract).

Panel Members:

• Chairperson: Dr Mark Collins, Director, Commonwealth Foundation
• Speaker: Prof. Frederick I. B. Kayanja, Vice-Chancellor, MUST (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist 1: Dr Paul Nampala, Executive Secretary, Uganda National Academy of Sciences (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist 2: Prof. Dr. Jean Ndimubandi, Head of Department, Agronomic Sciences, Burundi University(Presentation & abstract).
• Discussant: Prof. Katunguka Rwakishaya, Executive Director, School of Postgraduate Studies, Makerere University, Uganda (Presentation & abstract).

Key note presentation 3:"Ugandan Science and Technology" - Dr Alex Tindimubona, Chief of Science and Technology Division, UNECA, Ethiopia. (Presentation & abstract).   

Panel 6: Engagement between the Tertiary Education Sector and the Private Sector in Science and Technology Articulation of Supply and Demand: Industry Perspectives (Panel abstract).

Panel Members:

• Chairperson: Dr Maggie Kigozi, Executive Director, Uganda Investment Authority
• Speaker: Prof. Brig. General Yadon Kohi, Director General, Commission for Science & Technology, Tanzania (Presentation & abstract).
• Panelist: Mr Charles Twesigye, Head of Department of Biological Sciences, Kyambogo University, Uganda (Presentation & abstract).
• Discussant: Prof. Eric Edroma, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Environmental Science, Nkuma University

Closing speech from HE The President of the Republic of Uganda, delivered by Hon. Minister of State for ICT. (Full text).