Over 500 marketing specialists and practitioners from across the African continent will converge in the lakeside Ugandan town of Entebbe, approximately 40 kilometres southwest of Kampala, the capital city, for the second annual African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Conference, come the 6th to the 9th of September 2023.
AMC is a pioneering Pan-African body of marketing professionals striving to promote and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity among the marketing fraternity of the continent. As the umbrella body for African marketing associations, institutes and organisations, the AMC unifies various countries’ bodies to facilitate the exchange of expertise, information and intellectual capital by providing a platform to grow and support marketing leaders in Africa.
The African Marketers Conference will take place at the prestigious Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, by the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake and the second largest in the world.
This year’s conference will be held under the theme: “Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Economy: Opportunities for Marketers” and will be hosted by the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS), the leading organisation for marketing professionals in Uganda.
Alongside the African Marketers Conference, leading technology experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the African continent, under their body⏤ the Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICONA) will also hold the inaugural TICONA Conference, under the theme “Unifying ICT Talents to Power the Continent to 2030 and Beyond”.
The TICONA conference will also take place at the same dates and venue as the African Marketers Conference.
Addressing a media conference on 13th June 2023, David Balikuddembe, the President of the Uganda Marketers Society said that hosting the African Marketing Confederation brings immense opportunities for Uganda and its marketers as it positions Uganda as a destination for marketing excellence and fosters international collaborations and partnerships.
“This conference aims to showcase the untapped potential of Africa’s vast market, providing attendees with valuable insights and tools to explore new business opportunities. Compelling keynote speeches, interactive sessions and panel discussions will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to tap into Africa’s unique market,” said Mr. Balikuddembe.
“Marketing specialists and practitioners across the continent are urged to attend, including chief marketing officers and vice presidents of marketing; marketing directors, analysts, coordinators, managers and consultants; marketing and promotions managers, digital marketers and data specialists. Corporations are invited to register their marketing teams and enjoy early bird offers. They get to save 15% on payments made before July 15th and 10% before August 15th, 2023,” he added.
The three-day conference will also allow attendees to engage in thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking activities. Renowned marketing experts and influential speakers will share their insights, best practices, and success stories, providing valuable knowledge and strategies to navigate Africa’s ever-evolving marketing ecosystem.
AMC Conference- a must-attend knowledge-sharing platform
Speaking via a Zoom link, Helen Mclntee, the AMC President, noted that the AMC’s annual conference is fast establishing itself as a “must attend” event for marketing professionals in Africa.
“We have once again booked a range of exceptional speakers who will be covering diverse and important marketing and marketing-related topics. African marketers should not miss this exceptional opportunity to gain new skills and network with marketing professionals from across the continent,” she stressed.
AMC’s member organisations are: the Institute of Marketing Management South Africa (IMM); the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe; the Zambia Institute of Marketing; the Marketing Society of Kenya; the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana; the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN); Institute of Marketing and Management, Mauritius; Institute of Marketing in Malawi; the Moroccan Association of Marketing and Communications and Uganda Marketers Society (UMS).
The AMC Conference is sponsored by the Vision Group, Next Media, Uganda Breweries and Uganda Airlines, among other partners.
To learn more about the 2023 AMC Conference, including sponsorship and partnership opportunities, visit the UMS (Uganda Marketers Society) website and social media pages.
For registration, visit: bit.ly/AMC2023Reg
TICONA- fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among technology professionals in Africa
Addressing the media in Kampala at MoTiv Uganda offices, Elizabeth Ntege, the Chairperson of the ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU), the hosts of the TICONA Conference said that the conference will “feature a technology showcase, providing a platform for startups, innovators, and technology companies to showcase their cutting-edge solutions, products and services”.
ICTAU is a private sector-led association bringing together key stakeholders within the ICT Sector in Uganda under one body capable of supporting/promoting ICT awareness, research and advocacy projects and policies concerning the adoption and usage of ICTs by the underserved and unreached in Uganda. ICTAU also facilitates effective networking between all practitioners, researchers, policymakers, government and industry to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration in the development of the ICT sector in Uganda.
“The conference programme features keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions covering a wide range of topics related to technology and its impact on Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, engage in lively discussions, and network with peers from diverse backgrounds, including government representatives, industry leaders, academia, and nonprofit organisations,” adds a statement released by the TICONA Conference organisers.
“This exhibition will offer participants a firsthand experience of the latest advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, fintech, e-commerce, health tech and more. Uganda offers a rich cultural heritage, a thriving tech ecosystem, and a supportive environment for entrepreneurship. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the city’s attractions, engage with local startups and organizations, and experience the warm hospitality of Uganda,” Mrs Ntege added.
Commenting about the TICONA conference, David Gowu, the president of TICONA said his organisation was “thrilled to launch the inaugural TICONA conference in Entebbe, Uganda.”
“Africa is home to a wealth of untapped talent and potential in the technology sector. By bringing together industry professionals and thought leaders, we aim to catalyse meaningful collaborations, spark innovation and drive the adoption of transformative technologies that can shape the future of Africa,” Gowu added.
Both the TICONA Conference and the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Conference, are powered by AfricaPro, which works in partnership with professional bodies throughout Africa to organize their annual events, fostering collaboration and synergy among diverse role players. By connecting and aligning industry best practices, promoting collaboration among professional communities, and inspiring leadership, AfricaPro aims to create a more cohesive and effective professional landscape in Africa.
On behalf of TICON, Mrs Ntege urged technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and anyone passionate about the role of technology in Africa’s development to participate in the inaugural TICONA Conference. Registration for this landmark event has opened and further details about the programme, speakers and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the AfricaPro Conferences website: https://africaproconference.com/.