Tech Events in Uganda 2026

Uganda's 2026 tech events include Innovation Village events, Makerere University tech conferences, and various ICT forums organised by the National IT Authority. Kampala is the centre of activity with hubs like Outbox and the Innovation Village driving regular events.

Uganda has many free tech events. Outbox Hub and Innovation Village in Kampala host free developer meetups, and GDG Kampala runs regular free sessions. University-led hackathons at Makerere and Uganda Technology and Management University are also typically free.

Yes, Uganda has an active hackathon community. Outbox runs regular startup weekends and hackathons, and the Innovation Village hosts pitch events and demo days. The National ICT Innovation Hub also organises competitions for student developers and early-stage startups.

Browse our Uganda events page for curated listings. Kampala's tech community is active on Twitter and Telegram — follow Innovation Village, Outbox Hub, and GDG Kampala for event announcements and community meetup schedules.