The 13th CPA Economic Forum is the flagship event for accounting professionals in Uganda, bringing together practitioners, regulators, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the profession.
This year's theme is "Sustainable Economic Growth: Transforming today, Thriving tomorrow" and will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops covering topics from financial reporting standards to emerging technologies in accounting.
The topics in focus are:
The conference will be held at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel from July 9-11, 2025. Attendees will earn 21 CPD hours upon completion.
| Time | Topic/Item | Overview | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 9:00 am | Check In/Registration/Morning Tea | ||
| 9:00 - 9:30 am |
a) Prayer b) Anthems of Uganda & EAC c) Welcome Remarks |
Secretary/CEO, ICPAU President, ICPAU |
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| 9:30 - 10:20 am | Opening & Keynote Address: Sustainable Economic Growth: Transforming Today, Thriving Tomorrow |
The Forum will focus on generating policy proposals to building thriving, equitable, and sustainable economy and communities for generations of today and tomorrow to improve human lives, protect the environment. | Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development |
| 10:20 - 10:30 am | Partner's Message | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 am | Health Break & Photo Session | ||
| 11:00 am - 12:40 pm | Green Economy and Climate Finance: Sustainable Policies and Strategies | Green finance broadly refers to the strategic allocation of financial resources toward projects and initiatives that foster environmental sustainability and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. This session will discuss practical sustainable policies and strategies on green economy and climate financing options. |
- Mr. Denis Mugagga, Head of Climate Finance Unit, Ministry of Finance - CPA Patricia Ojangole, Uganda Development Bank Limited |
| 12:40 - 1:00 pm | Partner's Message | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 - 4:30 pm | Developing a Taxpayer Compliant Culture in Uganda | Uganda's tax-to-GDP ratio rotates around 13-14%, which is below the Sub-Saharan African average of 16% versus the OECD average of 34%. This session will deliberate on strategies of enabling tax compliant culture. |
- Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Executive Director, National Planning Authority - CPA Mohammed Ssempijja, Partner, Ernst & Young - Mr. Charles Andrew Mua, Assistant Commissioner, Business Policy, URA |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Evening Tea/Networking Exercises | ||
| 7:00 - 9:30 pm | Opening Dinner |
| Time | Topic/Item | Overview | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:20 am | Contribution of Agricultural Research and Innovation for Social Economic Transformation | Agricultural research and value are trigger pathways to economic transformation and achieving a full monetisation of Uganda's economy through commercial agriculture, industrialisation, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation and market access. | Dr. Yona Baguma, Director General, National Agricultural Research Organisation |
| 10:20 - 10:30 am | Partner's Message | ||
| 10:40 - 11:00 am | Health Break | ||
| 11:00 am - 12:40 pm | ICT for Sustainable Economic Growth & Transformation | The 4th National Development Plan (NDPIV) emphasizes the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in achieving sustainable economic growth and transformation in Uganda. This session will generate sustainable ICT policies to transform Uganda into a middle-income Country. |
- Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, National Information Technology Authority - Mr. Emmanuel Mugabi, Centenary Technology Services |
| 12:40 - 12:50 pm | Partner's Message | ||
| 1:00 - 2:10 pm | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 - 6:30 pm | Team Building Activities/Tasks | ||
| 7:00 - 9:30 pm | Dinner |
| Time | Topic/Item | Overview | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:10 am | Geopolitics and Trends in the Global Economy: Uganda's Threats & Opportunities | Trade relationships are continuing to reconfigure, and changing geopolitics is a major reason. This session will analyse Uganda's threat and opportunities in regard to global trends and commerce. | Prof. Samuel Sejjaaka, Country Leader, MAT ABACUS Business School |
| 11:00 am - 12:40 pm | Circular Economy: Rethinking Waste to Create Wealth | The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated; products and materials are kept in circulation through processes like maintenance, reuse, remanufacture, recycling, refurbishment and composting. | Mr. Peter Okwoko, Entrepreneur, Takataka Plastics Limited |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Culture and Creative Industry: Harnessing Gains for Economic Growth | Uganda's creative industry has a vibrant sector encompassing arts, fashion, crafts, advertising, design, entertainment. The industry has the potential to generate revenues, create employment opportunities, promote, protect culture, enhance creativity and tourism to foster innovation for social economic transformation. |
- Ms. Aisha Nabwanika, CEO, Ewaffe Cultural Village - Mr. Matthew Nabwiiso, Actor - Hon. Racheal Magoola, Chairperson, Parliamentary Forum on Creatives |
| 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Rapporteur Wrap-up | Mr. Allan Kayongo | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks | President, ICPAU | |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Evening Tea/Health Exercises | ||
| 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Closing Dinner |
Note: Participants will be awarded 21 CPD hours for full time attendance.
Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Ramathan Ggoobi is an accomplished economist and policy...
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Executive Director, National Information Technology Authority
Dr. Hatwib Mugasa serves as the Executive Director of the National Information Technology Authority Uganda...
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Managing Director, Uganda Development Bank Limited
Dr. Patricia Ojangole has served as Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB) since 2013...
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Head of Climate Finance Unit,Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Mr. Denis Mugagga is the Head of the Climate Finance Unit at Uganda’s Ministry of Finance...
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