Roke Telkom was proud to have participated as one of the sponsors for the organised TEDx Makerere University Business School event, which took place at the Protea Hotel by Marriott, Kololo, Kampala. This local, self-organised event, branded TEDx, was held under a free license from TED and embraced its core mission of sharing “ideas worth spreading” with the community.
The TEDx Makerere University Business School gathering, organised by Matthew Ainembabazi, featured a dynamic combination of live speakers and performances, designed to spark deep discussion and connection around the theme, “The First Stone”.
The impressive line-up of speakers included global figures like Troy Sandidge, a renowned Strategy Hacker and co-founder and CMO at S3M, and Kimberly Bryant, an American electrical engineer and the founder of Black Girls CODE (BGC), alongside Crown Beverages Director Maggie Kigozi and emerging student entrepreneurs. These diverse voices shared ideas on topics ranging from business to technology and global issues, aligning with the spirit of TED and TEDx.
Roke Telkom’s participation underscored its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting platforms that elevate local ideas to a global stage, a key component of the TEDx program.
Doreen Musiimenta, the Human Resources Manager at Roke Telkom, while highlighting the importance of supporting such a thought-provoking initiative, stated, “Events like this are crucial because they bring together bright minds and spark the kind of conversations that lead to real change and development in our society. Ideas are the currency of progress, and Roke Telkom is dedicated to ensuring those ideas have the platform and the power to reach their fullest potential.”
The successful event, presented by Turkish Airlines, brought together a community of curious minds for an experience that mixed inspiration with profound, actionable insights, a hallmark of TED-style events.
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. These events feature a combination of live speakers and recorded TED Talks videos to spark deep discussion and connection within a community.
Additional partners included The GROW Project, the Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development, The World Bank, and NSSF Hi-Innovator, among others.
