What inspired you to create the Ignite Lead Summit 2025?
The Ignite Lead Summit was inspired by a simple yet powerful truth: an organisation is only as strong as its leaders, and leaders ultimately shape the culture within it. When leaders lose inspiration, the entire organisation feels the ripple effect.
The idea for the Ignite Lead Summit 2025 grew from a deep conviction that middle managers need greater support in their leadership journeys — to evolve into impactful leaders who can, in turn, empower their teams and organisations to reach their full potential. This vision aligns perfectly with MP3’s tagline, “Empowering You to Achieve Your Full Potential.”
I believe the right time is now. Uganda’s workplace is evolving rapidly, driven by a young, dynamic workforce, accelerating digital growth, and rising competition. Today’s leaders need more than just technical expertise — they must be able to inspire their teams, adapt with agility, and harness technology to empower people.
At this critical juncture, the Ignite Lead Summit is creating a space for leaders to reflect on how we can lead with both head and heart. Because the future will not belong to the most intelligent leaders alone, but to those who are emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and deeply human in their approach to leadership.
As a leadership and HR professional, what gaps or challenges did you observe in Uganda’s corporate landscape that this summit aims to address?
Uganda’s corporate landscape has evolved rapidly, driven by technology, shifting customer expectations, and a workforce that increasingly seeks purpose and inclusion. This new world of work demands leaders who are not only skilled but also adaptable and emotionally intelligent — leaders who can lead not just with their minds, but with their hearts.
From my experience, there’s a noticeable gap between technical competence and human-centred leadership. Many middle managers, team leaders, and section heads possess the expertise to deliver results, yet they often need more support to truly inspire, empower, and motivate their teams — not just to show up, but to show up as their best selves every day.
The Ignite Lead Summit was created to bridge that gap. It’s about reigniting purpose in leaders, equipping them to lead with empathy, adapt with agility, and build cultures rooted in trust, inclusion, and accountability.
The theme is quite powerful — Building Impactful Leaders. Driving Excellence. What does this mean to you personally and professionally?
Over my two decades in HR, I’ve seen how empowered middle managers and team leaders can completely transform workplaces when they have the right mindset, skills, and self-awareness. They’re the heartbeat of any organisation – the ones who boost engagement, drive results, and shape culture every day.
Personally, this theme resonates because I believe leadership is about influence and impact, not just authority. And professionally, it highlights the urgent need to build leaders who can inspire their teams, navigate change, and deliver excellence consistently — because that’s what truly drives sustainable organisational growth.
What does “impactful leadership” look like in the context of today’s business world?
Impactful leadership today is so much more than delivering on targets – it’s about inspiring people, leading with empathy, and adapting with agility in a world that’s constantly changing. It’s that kind of leadership that fuels innovation, trust, and real results.
And that’s exactly what the Ignite Lead Summit is about – equipping leaders to lead with purpose, connect deeply with their teams, and create impact that truly lasts.
How does this theme tie into the evolving realities of the workplace – especially with automation, AI, hybrid work, and changing workforce expectations?
That theme – Building Impactful Leaders. Driving Excellence. – really captures what today’s workplace demands. We’re in an era shaped by AI, automation, hybrid work, and a workforce that values purpose and flexibility. To thrive, leaders need more than technical know-how – they need empathy, agility, and the ability to inspire across both physical and virtual spaces.
So, this theme is about preparing leaders to navigate that complexity – to harness technology without losing the human touch, and to drive excellence by connecting, empowering, and truly engaging their teams.
What are some of the most pressing leadership and talent management challenges you’re seeing in organisations today?
Today, many leaders are grappling with skill gaps, the challenge of developing and retaining great talent, and the growing pressure that often leads to stress or burnout. And when leaders are stretched that thin, it inevitably impacts team performance and engagement.
PRAU Honors Uganda’s Top Innovators at 9th Excellence AwardsWhat we’re seeing is that organisations need to invest more intentionally in leadership development and wellbeing – helping leaders build the resilience, emotional intelligence, and people skills needed to keep teams motivated and connected, even in demanding times.
Can you share more about the diversity of the speaker lineup and how their different backgrounds add depth to the conversation?
One of the most exciting things about the Ignite Lead Summit is the diversity of our speaker lineup. We’re bringing together leaders from Uganda’s corporate, financial, development, and public sectors – each bringing a unique lens to the leadership conversation.
Speakers like Geoffrey Kihuguru, Annet Nakawunde Mulindwa, Milton Steven Owor, Francis Ogwang, and Ssegawa Ronald Gyagenda will share a rich mix of strategic, people, and policy perspectives. That blend gives participants practical lessons and cross-sector insights they can apply immediately to navigate today’s complex business environment.
It’s really a space where experience meets inspiration – and that’s what makes the Summit so powerful.
Who is this summit designed for and why should they attend?
The Ignite Lead Summit 2025 is really designed for mid-level managers, team leaders, heads of departments, and high-potential professionals who are preparing for senior or executive roles. These are the people who keep organisations moving and who often need that extra support to grow from managing tasks to truly inspiring people.
We’re bringing together participants from private companies, NGOs, and public institutions, which makes the learning experience incredibly rich and diverse.
By the end of the Summit, leaders will walk away with clear insights into their leadership style and impact, greater clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence, and practical tools to communicate effectively, lead change, and balance empathy with accountability. Most importantly, they’ll return to their organisations energised, aligned, and ready to drive strategic goals.
For organisations and individuals interested in attending, what participation options and pricing have you designed for the Ignite Lead Summit 2025?
We’ve structured the Ignite Lead Summit 2025 to be as inclusive and flexible as possible, offering a range of participation packages tailored to different organisational needs.
For larger teams, the UGX 10 million package admits up to 20 participants and comes with two additional in-house follow-up sessions, along with branding on key event marketing materials — ideal for organisations looking to integrate the Summit experience into their broader leadership development programs.
The UGX 7 million package covers 14 participants and includes one in-house session, complemented by social media branding assets to highlight the organisation’s participation.
At UGX 5 million, another 14-participant package offers a cost-effective option for corporate organisations seeking to strengthen their leadership teams through the Summit’s insights and experiences.
For small and medium enterprises, the UGX 2.5 million package allows eight participants to attend, providing a valuable opportunity for SME leaders to engage in high-level leadership development.
Finally, for individuals who wish to attend independently, the UGX 300,000 package ensures access to the full Summit experience, making it possible for emerging leaders to learn, connect, and grow alongside peers from diverse sectors.
Finally, in your own words, why is this summit important for Uganda’s business and leadership community right now?
The Ignite Lead Summit is incredibly timely for Uganda’s business and leadership community. Our workplaces are evolving faster than ever, with technology, hybrid teams, and shifting workforce expectations creating new challenges for leaders.
This Summit equips leaders to navigate that complexity – using a practical Detect, Treat, and Follow-Up approach to build skills, strengthen their impact, and receive ongoing support. Participants leave not just inspired, but empowered to drive excellence in their organisations.
It’s really about shaping Uganda’s next generation of impactful leaders – leaders who can lead with agility, empathy, and vision, and create workplaces where both people and organisations thrive.
