Keynote addresses
Each day opens with a keynote to inspire, educate and connect participants to the theme.
MSME WEEK UGANDA 2026
THREE DAYS.
IDEAS INTO ACTION.
19–21 November 2026 · UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. Plan your week with keynotes, masterclasses, business connections and awards.
4.1 / WORK STREAMS
SIX WAYS TO TAKE PART
The National MSME Week 2026 is organized into six main work streams:
Plenary sessions
Engage keynote speakers, exchange experiences and shape the green transition together.
Masterclasses
Expert-led, interactive deep dives into taxation, climate finance, circular economy and more.
Side events
MSME Enablers host sessions to showcase their work and connect with enterprises.
Fireside chats
Informal, structured conversations between a moderator and a guest.
Opportunities Zone
B2B meetings and pitches connect MSMEs with investors and financiers.
4.2 / DAILY PROGRAMME
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEK
19 NOVEMBER 2026
Kick-off Day
Setting the Stage for Impact
| Time · EAT | Session & details |
|---|---|
| to 09:00 | Registration RegistrationEnglish |
| to 10:00 | Opening Ceremony KeynoteEnglish Keynote by a high-level government official. Speaker to be confirmed. |
| to 11:00 | Panel I: Enhancing the climate resilience of MSMEs PlenaryEnglish Avoiding disruption of economic activity, job loss and income insecurity. |
| to 11:30 | Networking break & group photo NetworkingEnglish |
| to 12:30 | Masterclasses MasterclassesEnglish View masterclass topicsI. Green public procurement and MSMEs’ access to local content opportunities. |
| to 13:30 | Opportunities Zone & exhibition Opportunities ZoneEnglish |
| to 14:30 | Networking lunch NetworkingEnglish |
| to 15:30 | Side events Side eventsEnglish Hosted by MSME Enablers. |
| to 15:30 | Panel II (Luganda) PlenaryLuganda Oyinza otya okuddukanya bizinensi yo okusobola okugikulaakulanya? / Nkwata ntya ensimbi mu bizinensi yange, okusobola okugyikuzza? |
| to 16:00 | Health break BreakEnglish |
| to 17:00 | Fireside chats Fireside chatsEnglish Sponsored by MSME Enablers. |
| to 18:00 | Entertainment / Exhibition / Closure ExhibitionEnglish |
Programme subject to final confirmation. Expand a session to see its full details.
20 NOVEMBER 2026
Building Momentum
Deepening the Engagement
| Time · EAT | Session & details |
|---|---|
| to 09:00 | Registration RegistrationEnglish |
| to 10:00 | Keynote address KeynoteEnglish A high-level corporate executive (CEO / Director). Speaker to be confirmed. |
| to 11:00 | Panel: Financial incentives for greener MSMEs PlenaryEnglish Offering grants, low-interest loans and tax benefits to help MSMEs adopt environmentally sound practices. |
| to 11:30 | Networking break & group photo NetworkingEnglish |
| to 12:30 | Masterclasses MasterclassesEnglish View masterclass topicsI. The role of MSMEs in creating green and decent jobs for youth. |
| to 13:30 | Opportunities Zone & exhibition Opportunities ZoneEnglish |
| to 14:30 | Networking lunch NetworkingEnglish |
| to 15:30 | Side events Side eventsEnglish Hosted by MSME Enablers. |
| to 15:30 | Panel (Luganda) PlenaryLuganda Nfuna ntya ‘kapital’ ezisoboka okutumbula bizinensi yange |
| to 16:00 | Health break BreakEnglish |
| to 17:00 | Entertainment / Exhibition / Closure ExhibitionEnglish |
Programme subject to final confirmation. Expand a session to see its full details.
21 NOVEMBER 2026
Moving Forward
Turning Insights into Action
| Time · EAT | Session & details |
|---|---|
| to 09:00 | Registration RegistrationEnglish |
| to 10:00 | Keynote address KeynoteEnglish A high-level corporate executive (CEO / Director). Speaker to be confirmed. |
| to 12:30 | Open House with MSMEs Open HouseEnglish |
| to 13:30 | Opportunities Zone & exhibition Opportunities ZoneEnglish |
| to 14:30 | Networking lunch NetworkingEnglish |
| to 19:30 | MSME Awards AwardsEnglish |
| to 20:00 | Closure ClosureEnglish |
Programme subject to final confirmation. Expand a session to see its full details.
4.3 / SPEAKERS
VOICES SHAPING THE CONVERSATION
The confirmed speaker list will be published here once announced by the organizer.