KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) is set to host its 8th Annual Procurement Summit on September 6, 2024, at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
This year’s event, themed “Leveraging the Procurement and Supply Chain Ecosystem for Social Economic Transformation,” will bring together over 300 procurement professionals, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences.
The summit boasts an impressive lineup of expert speakers, including Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, who will deliver the guest of honor address.
Other notable speakers include Dr. Bategeka Kabugambe Levi, Chairperson of the IPPU Council; Mr. Aggrey Kihenge, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Affairs; Mr. Lawrence Sentakula, Accountant General, MOFPED; Ms. Florence Nakyeyune, Project Manager, GP; Mr. Benson Turamye, Executive Director, PPDA; Ms. Specioza Mukazi, Head of Corporate Services, LETCL; and Dr. Harwib Mugassa, Executive Director, NITA(U).
The event will focus on leveraging the procurement and supply chain ecosystem to drive social and economic transformation, exploring how organizations can integrate sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation into their procurement processes.
Participants will have the opportunity to network and share experiences with peers and industry stakeholders.
The IPPU aims to promote professionalism in the procurement and supply chain function through regulation, training, development, and certification of members, with a vision to be a mandated regulator and networking center for procurement and supply chain management professionals in Uganda by 2028.