Theme: Enhancing the growth of SMEs through affordable alternative financing
Date: 21st June 2016
Venue: Serena Kampala Hotel
Background:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) together with partnering institutions organized the first ever Private Equity (PE) Conference in Uganda last year in June 2015. The second conference is set for 21st June 2016 with the main focus to explore options of offering affordable (low cost and longer term) finances to the SMEs.
This annual Alternative Finance Convention is expected to cut through the clutter & confusion, making it easy to gain the knowledge, connections and tools needed to achieve success and raise the capital or funding you need.
As with last year, in 2016 the Conference will feature inspirational and educational opportunities for everyone. Participants will enjoy a world-class lineup of speakers, stellar panel’s and workshops, interactive mentoring and coaching breakout sessions. Attendees will have the chance to meet face-to-face with leading industry experts, fellow entrepreneurs, previous beneficiaries, renowned industry sponsors, investors and so much more. In addition this year will feature an exhibition for both the Corporate’s and SMEs who will showcase their services and products to the participants.
The Conference will offer participating entities – including small business owners, entrepreneurs, humanitarians, creative types, and the founders of high-growth start-ups – the ability to raise capital from well beyond the known traditional methods of financing such as immediate friends and families, Banks, and other money vehicles. The effect of all this is new business development so as to transform the economy of our country.
key activities
- Keynote speakers to highlight the operation method of alternative financing options such as PE/VC, Crowd Funding, Mezzanine funding, and any other innovative finance.
- Panelists to address the many sources of alternative financing suitable to the Ugandan SMEs
- Pitching, B2B networking between SMEs and PE/VC firms.
- An Exhibition
Benefits of the conference
- Offer an opportunity to Financiers to engage with and learn from fellow professionals and SMEs who are relevant to your areas of interest such as early and late-stage investing.
- Attend presentations from experts and regulatory professionals who can provide insight into where your industry is heading.
- Network with a high-quality mix of venture investors and institutional investors so that deals can get done.
- Participate in focused and in-depth breakout sessions on specific trends and events shaping the industry.
- Explore how emerging markets can impact growth and provide opportunities for SMEs.
- Learn how innovation can improve profitability and provide opportunities to position companies for strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
FOR PARTICIPATION
Please contact:
Mr. Eria Kaweireku
+256 414 301 123 | +256 772 697 592
ekaweireku@ugandainvest.go.ug
Please note that submissions for SMEs is now closed
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