The Kampala Geopolitics Conference is here.
Starting October 26, Makerere University is going to be the only place to be as the two-day public event about world geopolitics kicks off in earnest.
The event that is organised by the Embassy of France, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Makerere University, the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS), Alliance Française Kampala and UN Women, is inspired by the successful event “Geopolitics of Nantes” in France.
The French Ambassador to Uganda Stephanie Rivoal said the conference will attract more than 102 speakers and will feature 21 panels discussing a wide range of topics.
“We have so many topics… on terrorism, US, sports, youth issues. Some of these topics are important for the youths,” she said while featuring on Nxt Radio, which part of Next Media Group.
One of the guest speakers shall be Robert Kyagulanyi (aka Bobi Wine), the MP for the Kyadondo East.
The conference shall be free and open to the general public.
its free and open. there will be music, entertainment and on Friday night there will be concert.
“The conference aims at creating an interactive and dynamic platform for dialogue and free exchange of ideas cutting across contemporary, local and international geopolitics,” she said.
Some of the key questions pertinent to the conference topics include but are not limited to: What is the economic cost of excluding minorities? What are the implications of the Trump presidency on global power relations? Is there still hope for global citizens to fight climate change?
What are we doing to give hope to the young generation? Are religions peacemakers or troublemakers? Is the African economy in the hands of foreigners? What are the pillars of democracy and the global trends that undermine it? What leaders are we craving for? Shall agriculture fill your stomach or your purse? What are the avenues for peace and stability in Africa?
Are women in position of power challenging male dominance? Is the European Union a model or deterrent for regional integration in East Africa? What are the side effects of unbridled capitalism? Are we too many for the resources of our planet?
The conference will feature 21 panels and will attract thousands of participants from Uganda and beyond. Format: 21 panel discussions, 1hour 30 minutes each
The conference shall be covered extensively on NBS TV, Nile Post and other media platforms of Next Media.
