CCIG - Chambre de commerce, d'industrie et des services de Genève

Market Focus Uganda - Business and Investment

Monday 17 November 2025
11:45 - 14:00
CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
Organisation: The Swiss Uganda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with UCCAS and CCIG

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Swiss Uganda* in partnership with the Union of African Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland (UCCAS) and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG), is delighted to organise a “Market Focus” economic event for the Swiss business community.

This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties between Uganda and Switzerland by showcasing Uganda’s economic potential and fostering strategic partnerships between Ugandan and Swiss businesses.

The event will give an overview of Uganda’s trade and investment priorities including agriculture, agro-processing, energy, tourism, infrastructure, ICT, and mining, while fostering practical connections between Ugandan stakeholders and Swiss investors.

The forum is organized in alignment with Uganda’s national priorities to strengthen economic capacity, attract sustainable investment, and showcase Uganda as a dynamic hub for trade, agriculture, tourism, and innovation. It will provide a high-level platform to present Uganda’s key trade and investment opportunities to an audience of Swiss business leaders, while connecting Ugandan stakeholders, with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG).

Objectives:

Provide initial insights into Uganda’s investment and business opportunities.
Announce the inauguration of the Swiss-Uganda Chamber of Commerce and outline its methods of work.
Facilitate constructive discussions between Ugandan and Swiss stakeholders, (including SMEs) on business and investment.

Programme:

11:45	Registration
12:00	Welcome Remarks Elsa Floret, Head of communication, CCIG Elizabeth Sekaggya, President, CCISUG Alain Nkurunziza, President, UCCAS
12:15	Message from H.E. Mr. Marcel Robert Tibaleka, Permanent representative of Uganda to the United Nations and International Organizations
12:25	Investment oportunities & Policy Presentations Rita N. Mugula, Deputy Director, Investment Promotion, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) - virtual Representative, Uganda Tourist Board (UTB)
12:55	Business Showcases Ugandan/Swiss SMEs and Partners Moses Nduyu , CEO, Brooks Commodities (Co-Sponsor) - virtual Ian Sekaggya, Co-Founder Pinaleaf - virtual Karin Jeanneret ,CEO and Co-Owner of Ennos Ag Diana Nabuuso, Renaissance Advocates
13:20	Open Discussion Stakeholder feedback and Questions
13:30	Recommendations and closing remarks, President CCISUG
13:40	Cocktail and Networking

(*) The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Swiss Uganda (CCISUG) is an independent organization affiliated to the Union of African Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland (UCCAS), the umbrella organisation of 30 Swiss-African chambers of commerce established in Switzerland. It is the only union of its kind to have ever existed in Switzerland and plays a leading role in promoting economic cooperation between Switzerland and Africa.
Website: www.ccisug.com

This event will be held in English.

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N.B. We inform you that photos and/or videos could be taken to immortalise this event. By participating, you authorise the CCIG to use them on different media to promote its activities.