Welcome to the11th Utilities GIS Conference!
The Energy Sector GIS Working Group (ESGWG), coordinated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, will hold the 11th Utilities GIS Conference on 25th September 2025 in Kampala.
The theme is “Mapping Uganda’s Energy Future: Smart Data, Smart Decisions.”
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TENTATIVE PROGRAM
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Arrival & Registration: Welcome package distribution: ESGWG Secretariat
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Opening Remarks: Welcome and overview of ESGWG’s mission: Chair, ESGWG
8:40 AM – 9:00 AM Remarks from Permanent Secretary, MEMD
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote Address: Hon. Minister - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Press Briefing & Official Group Photo
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Tea Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Panel Discussion: “Uganda’s Energy Access Agenda, Data–Driven Opportunities”
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Institutional Presentations.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Exhibition Viewing
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM Recap & Transition to Afternoon Sessions: Summary of key morning takeaways
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM Breakout Workshops (Three Parallel Tracks):
Tools for Energy Access Monitoring & Planning
Data Integration: Barriers and Enablers
GIS Data Standards, Privacy & Protection
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Panel Discussion: Summary from breakout topics;
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM Afternoon Tea & Networking
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Live Demonstration Session.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Reflection & Comparative Analysis: Panel-led reflection on GIS adoption across institutions
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Networking Cocktail Reception.