Full Programme
29–31 October 2026 · Amagoro, Busia County. Draft schedule — times, venues and speakers are placeholders pending final confirmation by the Organising Committee.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Symposium Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Welcome from the Organising Committee and an opening keynote on regional economic transformation.
Morning
Alupe University
Cross-Border Trade Panel
Traders, logistics operators and policymakers on the Kenya–Uganda trade corridor.
Morning
Alupe University
Iteso Heritage Village & Exhibitor Marketplace Opens
Cultural exhibitions, crafts and the Innovation & Enterprise Pavilion open to visitors.
Morning
Alupe University
Cultural Performances
Music and dance from across the Iteso and wider Ateker community.
Evening
Alupe University
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
An evening heritage gathering with elders sharing oral history and tradition.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Evening
Alupe University
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
An evening heritage gathering with elders sharing oral history and tradition.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Symposium Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Welcome from the Organising Committee and an opening keynote on regional economic transformation.
Morning
Alupe University
Cross-Border Trade Panel
Traders, logistics operators and policymakers on the Kenya–Uganda trade corridor.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Iteso Heritage Village & Exhibitor Marketplace Opens
Cultural exhibitions, crafts and the Innovation & Enterprise Pavilion open to visitors.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Cultural Performances
Music and dance from across the Iteso and wider Ateker community.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Investment & Diaspora Capital Roundtable
Structured matchmaking between investors and regional entrepreneurs.
Morning
Amagoro
NACADA Youth Programme
Traders, logistics operators and policymakers on the Kenya–Uganda trade corridor.
Morning
Alupe University
Youth & Women Enterprise Track
Breakout sessions on funding access and market entry.
Main Stage
Acunet Stadium
Cultural Performances
Continued music and dance performances across the grounds.
Symposium Venue
Amagoro
Business Networking Session
Facilitated networking between delegates, investors and exhibitors.
Evening
Amagoro
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
Evening heritage gathering continues for a second night.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Evening
Amagoro
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
Evening heritage gathering continues for a second night.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Investment & Diaspora Capital Roundtable
Structured matchmaking between investors and regional entrepreneurs.
Morning
Alupe University
Youth & Women Enterprise Track
Breakout sessions on funding access and market entry.
Symposium Venue
Amagoro
Business Networking Session
Facilitated networking between delegates, investors and exhibitors.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Amagoro
NACADA Youth Programme
Traders, logistics operators and policymakers on the Kenya–Uganda trade corridor.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Main Stage
Acunet Stadium
Cultural Performances
Continued music and dance performances across the grounds.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Investment & Diaspora Capital Roundtable
Structured matchmaking between investors and regional entrepreneurs.
Morning
Amagoro
NACADA Youth Programme
Traders, logistics operators and policymakers on the Kenya–Uganda trade corridor.
Morning
Alupe University
Youth & Women Enterprise Track
Breakout sessions on funding access and market entry.
Main Stage
Acunet Stadium
Cultural Performances
Continued music and dance performances across the grounds.
Symposium Venue
Amagoro
Business Networking Session
Facilitated networking between delegates, investors and exhibitors.
Evening
Amagoro
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
Evening heritage gathering continues for a second night.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Kakapel
Commissioning of Kakapel Cultural Centre
Official opening, approximately 7km from Amagoro Primary School.
Morning
Kakapel
Symbolic Tree Planting
Part of the Emorimor Green Heritage Initiative’s culminating activity, closing out three weeks of community planting.
Morning
Alupe University
Emorimor Commendation & Recognition
Recognition of outstanding sons and daughters of Iteso, CBOs, corporates and community champions.
Main Stage
Acunet Stadium
Main Celebration & Climax
The climax of the coronation anniversary, with Heads of State and visiting royalty expected to attend.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Kakapel
Commissioning of Kakapel Cultural Centre
Official opening, approximately 7km from Amagoro Primary School.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Kakapel
Symbolic Tree Planting
Part of the Emorimor Green Heritage Initiative’s culminating activity, closing out three weeks of community planting.
Guests from across the region are expected to begin arriving approximately three days before the official programme.
Morning
Alupe University
Emorimor Commendation & Recognition
Recognition of outstanding sons and daughters of Iteso, CBOs, corporates and community champions.
Main Stage
Acunet Stadium
Main Celebration & Climax
The climax of the coronation anniversary, with Heads of State and visiting royalty expected to attend.