Partnership Prospectus
A National Celebration of Digital Uganda
Four city festivals. One celebration of culture, tourism, jobs and technology. Seven ways for your brand to lead it.
At a Glance
Uganda's National Digital Transformation Platform
Convened by NITA-U, the awards grow into a national festival in 2026: four city celebrations of culture, tourism, jobs and technology, culminating in a three-day finale at Kololo.
- Launch
- 10 August 2026
- Grand Finale
- 17 to 19 November 2026
- Cities
- Mbarara · Gulu · Jinja · Kampala
- Access
- Free and public
- Convened By
- NITA-U
- Assurance
- Ernst & Young (2021)
- Delivery Partner
- CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum
Proven Reach · 2019 & 2021 Editions
9M
Views
10M
Total Reach
5,000
Participants
150
Government CIOs
40
Exhibitors
146K
Media Reach
Programme Lead
NITA-U — National Information Technology Authority Uganda
Statutory mandate, institutional authority, MDA access and e-government credibility. Programme Lead and convenor.
Implementation Partner
CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum
Private sector engagement, events implementation, communications and sponsorship coordination.
The Opportunity
We Bring the Crowd and the Tent. You Own the Experience.
Because entry is free, sponsor value is driven by footfall, product trials, conversations and data, not signage. We hand you a powered pagoda tent in a prime spot; you design, build, brand and staff it.
A national festival
Four cities, free public access, with culture, tourism and music around every technology zone.
Activate your products
Demo, sell and onboard across the circuit, and capture opt-in leads at every stop.
The ecosystem, in data
Partners receive the national tech-ecosystem database and reports at the close.
What Every Partner Receives
- A powered pagoda tent at every stop, sized to tier
- Prime festival footfall, culture and music
- Product activation, demos and opt-in leads
- The national tech-ecosystem database and reports
- Website, app listing and the partner wall
- Podium recognition and awards access by tier
The Circuit
The Festival Travels the Country
A free public festival in four cities. Every partner gets a powered pagoda tent at every stop: 10×10m for lead tiers, 5×5m for community tiers. Host cities are locked.
Eastern · October
Jinja
Source of the Nile. Adventure, tourism, trade.
Northern · October
Gulu
A northern heartbeat. Culture, connectivity and jobs.
Western · November
Mbarara
The Heart of Ankole. Tourism and agri-tech.
Finale · 17–19 November
Kampala · Kololo
The Kololo National Festival and Grand Finale.
The Road to Kololo
| 10 August 2026 | National launch, Kampala. Nominations and top-tier partnerships open. |
| October | Jinja and Gulu Regional Night Festivals. |
| November | Mbarara Regional Showcase. |
| 17 to 19 November | The Kololo National Festival and Grand Finale. |
The Seven Packages
Seven Ways to Lead the Festival
Narrow price gaps and controlled category exclusivity. Every tier gets its own powered pagoda tent at all four stops. Silverback is singular and moves first; the in-kind cap rises down the ladder from 20% to 50%.
Presenting Partner · Single Take
Silverback
The name above the national festival.
UGX 300,000,000
1 of 1 available · up to 20% in-kind
10×10m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A premium 10×10m powered pagoda tent, prime position
- You build and brand it
- 12 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A premium 10×10m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 20 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- A mainstage welcome and the closing awards moment
- A flagship award, a clinic at each stop
Product Activation and Data
- Demo and activate products across the circuit, full opt-in capture
- First access to the national tech-ecosystem database and reports
Brand and Media
- Presenting-partner billing on all festival branding, media, app and livestream
- Footage and logo use for 12 months
Positioning
- The singular presenting partner
- The name above the festival, in every city
Exclusivity. Event naming rights, plus one direct-category exclusivity.
Hospitality · 30 gala seats · 20 all-access passes
Premier Partner · Max 2
Crested Crane
National prestige, with the crowd in the tent.
UGX 180,000,000
2 of 2 available · up to 25% in-kind
10×10m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 10×10m powered pagoda tent, prime position
- You build and brand it
- 10 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 10×10m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 15 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- A mainstage or headline-panel moment
- A clinic at each stop, a named award
Product Activation and Data
- Demo and activate products across the circuit, full opt-in capture
- Priority access to the ecosystem database and reports
Brand and Media
- Premier billing on festival branding, media, app and livestream
- Approved usage rights for 6 months
Positioning
- A keynote moment and a named award
- A premium tent in every city
Exclusivity. One per category vertical: telco, banking, cloud or devices.
Hospitality · 20 gala seats · 12 passes
Pillar Partner · Max 4
Ndovu
Own the programme pillar, not just a logo line.
UGX 120,000,000
4 of 4 available · up to 30% in-kind
10×10m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 10×10m powered pagoda tent, prime position
- You build and brand it
- 8 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 10×10m pillar tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 12 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- Own a pillar clinic or demo track
- A workshop at each stop, a panel at Kololo
Product Activation and Data
- Activate products in your pillar, opt-in leads and talent sign-ups
- Your pillar cut of the ecosystem database and reports
Brand and Media
- Pillar branding across zones, signage, app and social
- Approved usage rights for 6 months
Own the Outcome
- Service uptake, enterprise pipeline, digital trust or talent, end to end
Exclusivity. One partner per pillar: Gov Services, Enterprise, Digital Trust, Talent.
Sector Partner · Max 6
Lion
Lead a market conversation across all four stops.
UGX 75,000,000
6 of 6 available · up to 35% in-kind
10×10m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 10×10m powered pagoda tent. You build and brand it
- 6 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 10×10m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 8 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- A solutions-theatre or demo slot at each stop
- A breakout at Kololo
Product Activation and Data
- Demo and onboard across the circuit, opt-in lead scanning
- Sector data from the ecosystem reports
Brand and Media
- Sector billing on creative, web, app and signage
- Approved usage rights for 90 days
Best For
- Sector leaders wanting a national conversation and their own tent
Exclusivity. One partner per sector or solution family at this tier.
Activation Partner · Max 8
Shoebill
Turn festival footfall into product trials.
UGX 45,000,000
8 of 8 available · up to 40% in-kind
5×5m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 5×5m powered pagoda tent. You build and brand it
- 4 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 5×5m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 6 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- A demo slot at each stop in the solutions arena
- A shared showcase at Kololo
Product Activation and Data
- Turn footfall into product trials and registrations
- Opt-in lead scanning, city-by-city summary
Brand and Media
- Zonal co-branding on signage, app and radio
- Approved usage rights for 60 days
Positioning
- Product teams chasing trials, registrations and qualified pipeline
Exclusivity. No broad exclusivity, optional micro-category first right.
Marketplace Partner · Max 12
Uganda Kob
Be present nationally with your own tent.
UGX 25,000,000
12 of 12 available · up to 40% in-kind
5×5m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 5×5m powered pagoda tent. You build and brand it
- 3 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 5×5m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 4 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- Rotational marketplace pitch slots
- Basic lead scanning, final report
Brand and Media
- Logo on partner wall, web, app and booklet
- Approved usage rights for 60 days
Positioning
- A national footprint without a large custom build
Exclusivity. Non-exclusive, a national presence through your own 5×5m tent.
Community Partner · Max 20
Weaverbird
A practical national entry point for growth-stage brands.
UGX 12,000,000
20 of 20 available · up to 50% in-kind
5×5m pagoda tentYour Tent at Each Stop
- A 5×5m powered pagoda tent. You build and brand it
- 2 team badges per stop
At the Kololo Festival
- A 5×5m tent at the Kololo National Festival
- 3 team badges across three days
On Stage and in the Zones
- Showcase your product and meet the ecosystem
- Shared scan support, post-event contact summary
Brand and Media
- Website, app listing and the partner wall
- Approved usage rights for 30 days
Best For
- Startups and growth-stage brands taking a first national step
Exclusivity. Non-exclusive, designed for startups and growth-stage companies.
In-Kind Delivery Partnerships
Power the Festival, Earn National Recognition
Cash and tents power the festival. In-kind partners supply what a free public festival runs on: stages, tents, connectivity, transport, content and more, recognised by verified delivered value.
UGX 100M +
National Official Supplier
National lock-up, category exclusivity, all-city presence, 10 gala seats.
UGX 50–99.9M
Official Delivery Partner
National delivery recognition, 6 gala seats, strong asset branding.
UGX 20–49.9M
Official Support Partner
Website and programme listing, 4 gala seats, asset branding.
UGX 5–19.9M
Regional Contributor
Recognition in the delivered city only, no national lock-up.
Award Category Patron
UGX 15–20,000,000
Attach your name to a single award and present it on stage, with your logo on the certificate and category page. A commercial add-on, not a national tier.
Festival Moments
By Agreement
Attach to any tier: coffee bar, cultural troupe, DJ set, welcome reception, charging lounge, festival app, livestream and more.
Come In With Us
The Gates Open in October. The Conversation Starts Now.
Launch breakfast
10 August 2026, Kampala. A working session for CIOs and partners.
Confirm a package
Silverback is singular and moves first. Pillars and verticals fill fast.
Nominations open
Both sectors, after the launch, before the regional circuit.
Programme Lead & Convenor
National Information Technology Authority
info@nita.go.ug
+256 417 801 004
www.nita.go.ug
Partnerships & Secretariat
CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum
secretariat@cio-cxo.africa
+256 752 364 557
www.cio-cxo.africa
Attendee, jobseeker and citizen data is opt-in only. No partner may imply government endorsement, procurement preference or judging influence.