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From Regulation to Growth: Uganda as a Regional Hub for Virtual Assets

25 Nov. 2025
Four Points by Sheraton
7:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025

The Blockchain Association of Uganda is excited host the 3rd edition of the Kampala
Blockchain Summit on November 25, 2025, bringing together regulators, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of Uganda’s digital economy.

Charting Uganda’s Digital Finance Future

The Summit will feature high-level participation from Uganda’s key regulatory and financial institutions, including the Bank of Uganda, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The event aims to foster dialogue on enabling frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection and regulatory oversight.

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Speakers

Thomas Giacomo

Director of Utilization, BSV BLOCKCHAIN

David Gonahasa

Team Lead Industry 4.0+ Bureau, STI

Peter BenHur Nyeko

Aerospace Engineer, Climate Finance Specialist, and Lead - Mandulis Energy

Allan Lwetabe

Director Investments, Deposit Protection Fund

Irene Mutuzo

Assistant Lecturer, PhD Candidate, Digital Adoption Consultant, and Poet

Aleksander Góra

Head of Strategic Partnerships, BSV BLOCKCHAIN

Kwame Rugunda

Chairman, Savannah Group and Founding President, Blockchain Association of Uganda

Natasha 'Kashushu' Karungi

Visual Artist

Reginald Tumusiime

President, Blockchain Association of Uganda

Rasheeda Nalumoso

SSA Regional Programme Manager, Creatives Economy, British Council, Uganda

Olivier Fines

Global Head of Advocacy and Policy Research (EMEA) CFA Institute

Josephine Okui

CEO, Capital Markets Authority

Dr Dorothy Okello

Dean, School of Engineering, Assoc. Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Makerere University

Awel Uwihanganye

Kampala Blockchain Summit Coordinator

Moses Rudende

Economist and Seasoned Media and Communications Professional

Gyewava Jonathan Kasule

Project Lead Kite Pesa

Fred Percy Kisa

Transformation Executive, National Social Security Fund (NSSF Uganda)

Andrew Kawere

Deputy Director Payment Systems Oversight and Policy, Bank of Uganda

Damali Ssali

Chief of Programs and Projects, Private Sector Foundation Uganda

Cyrus Barigye

Director ICT Systems and Security Financial Intelligence Authority FIA Uganda

Bolo Kruszewski

Product Manager of Utilisation - BSV

Berna Mugema Turyagyenda

Head of Experimentation, UNDP Uganda

Edline Murungi

Vice President, Blockchain Association of Uganda

Summit Highlights

Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to build valuable relationships and collaborations in the blockchain space.

Expert Insights

Gain knowledge from keynote speakers and panelists, including top professionals from the Central Bank of Uganda and leading blockchain organizations.

Real-World Applications

Learn about practical use cases of blockchain technology, including its impact on sectors like finance, logistics, and agriculture.

Future Trends

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends and regulatory developments that will shape the future of blockchain in Africa.

Agenda

Morning

  • Host: Moses Rudende – Economist and Seasoned Media and Communications Professional
  • Co-Host: Awel Uwihanganye – Kampala Blockchain Summit Coordinator

Reginald Tumusiime – President, Blockchain Association of Uganda 

  1. How digital finance has broadly developed, a ground-up progress which has taken institutions and regulators by surprise. Why CFAI got interested in it and how we approached our research into this field. 
  2. The potential benefits we see in the deployment of digital processes, DLT-based financial services, including the potential for enhanced financial inclusion especially in developing markets that suffer from lack of access to banking services. 
  3. Main aspects and conclusions from our work on valuation models and tokenization. Perhaps describe the different models we explore in this work.
  4. The main risks to consider and how regulators are approaching this development so far. Including recommendations that we think regulators in Sub-Saharan Africa should be mindful of.

 

By Olivier Fines, CFA – Global Head of Advocacy and Policy Research (EMEA), CFA Institute

Question and Answer

Alan Lwetabe – Director Investments, Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda

Blockchain Development Toolbox by BSV Blockchain Association: Tools and Resources for Blockchain Development, Best Practices, and Case Studies

Thomas Giacomo – Director of Utilisation | BSV BLOCKCHAIN

KitePesa: a case study project of how a technology company in Uganda is leveraging Blockchain Technology to improve Financial Inclusion in Uganda.

  • Gyewava Jonathan Kasule – Project Lead, Kite Pesa
  • Bolo Kruszewski – Product Manager of Utilisation | BSV BLOCKCHAIN

Coffee Break and Reflections, public engagement on the morning sessions

Lunch Break

Afternoon

Panellists: 

  • Josephine Okui Ossiya, CPA – Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets Authority, Uganda
  • Cyrus Barigye – Director ICT Systems and Security, Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA Uganda)
  • Andrew Kawere, s
  • Moderator: Alan Lwetabe, CFA, CAIA – Director Investments, Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda

Performance by one of our renowned poets.

Panelists: 

  • Irene Esther Mutuzo – Assistant Lecturer, PhD Candidate, Digital Adoption Consultant, and Poet
  • Natasha Karungi – Visual Artist
  • Rasheeda Nalumoso – SSA Regional Programme Manager, Creatives Economy, British Council, Uganda

Moderator:

  • Aleksander Góra – Head of Strategic Partnerships | BSV BLOCKCHAIN

Panelists:

  • Berna Mugema Turyagyenda – Head of Experimentation, UNDP Uganda
  • Fred Percy Kisa – Transformation Executive, National Social Security Fund (NSSF Uganda)
  • Dr Dorothy Okello – Dean, School of Engineering, Assoc. Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Makerere University
  • Moderator: Damali Ssali – Chief of Programs and Projects, Private Sector Foundation Uganda

Merger of Blockchain Technology and Green Energy

  • Peter BenHur Nyeko – Aerospace Engineer, Climate Finance Specialist, and Lead – Mandulis Energy
  • David Gonahasa – Team Lead Industry 4.0+ Bureau, STI
  • Presentation by the Blockchain Association of Uganda
  • Testimonials from previous participants
  • Announcement of new initiatives and partnerships
  • Edline E. Murungi – Vice President, Blockchain Association of Uganda

Award to the most proactive eco system player

Closing Remarks and Key takeaways

  • By Kwame Rugunda – Chairman, Savannah Group and Founding President, Blockchain Association of Uganda

Networking and departure

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Summit Venue

Four Points by Sheraton

The Summit will take place at Four Points by Sheraton, Plot 1 Elgon Terrace, a  premier venue known for its vibrant atmosphere. Conveniently located in Nakasero, it is easily accessible from Kampala City Centre and offers a unique setting for engaging  discussions and networking.
 
Plot 1 Elgon Terrace, Kololo,
Kampala, Uganda
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