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Every great digital ecosystem starts with dialogue, strategy, and collaboration. The #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25 is where those pillars meet. Join us as we set the agenda for the next chapter of digital creation in Uganda. Secure your seat: digitalcreatorsuganda.org/register

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The Ongea Africa Digital Creators Summit Wasn’t a Moment; It Was a Signal The Ongea Digital Creators Summit held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in December wasn’t just an event; it was a strategic signal about Uganda's merging creator economy! publicisteastafrica.com/the-ongea-afri… #Ongea

Thank you to every creator, partner, speaker and media house that showed up and brought the energy to the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creator Summit 2025 yesterday. #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

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Thank @stanbicug for Making this successful #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

MC of the day, @malaikatenshi , expertly guided every moment and keept the summit alive truly appreciated! #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

If you had to sum up #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25 in a single word, what would it be?

We all want the easy route. We respect structure, frameworks, and strategy, but deep down, we still hope there’s a shortcut that skips the hard thinking. I saw this clearly during a @cim_marketing Marketing & Digital Strategy class. Someone asked that the focus be on specific digital platforms instead of the structure behind them. That question explained a lot. Many upskilling efforts don’t translate into real growth because we chase tools and skip systems. But, platforms change, algorithms shift, trends expire... What lasts is understanding how opportunities are created in the first place. That’s the thinking that shaped the conversations at the #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25. This wasn’t about explaining platforms. Everyone in the room already lives on them. The value was in unpacking how creators, businesses, I kept returning to three things: Community. You don’t grow alone. Skills. Passion needs training. Clarity. Know what you do, who it’s for, and why it matters. None of them is exciting on the surface, but they all compound over time. That’s how creators stay relevant. That’s how businesses grow sustainably. That’s how brands add real value without forcing themselves into the conversation. The real work continues after the event. Looking forward to the follow-up conversations.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and powered the Stanbic Ongea Digital Summit 2025. From creators to regulators to innovators, your insights and energy lit up the room. Here’s to building a bold, collaborative future for our creator economy. #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

You can’t earn from what you don’t invest in. It’s important for a creator to reinvest in yourself and your skills. Stanbic Bank’s Unit Trust programs are designed to help you grow your financial earnings.” ~Paul Busigye. @stanbicug #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

We often fail to make money simply because we don’t know how to monetise what we do. Investing in learning and then sharing that knowledge with others is the first step to unlocking real value from our skills. ~Patricia Kahili -UDS #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

Lack of a good collaboration culture. Consumers want to see us in one picture but creators want to work alone. “As a creator, you need the community, the skill, and the knowledge” stated — Ian Kiryowa, Commercial Director, FUFA @iankiryowa #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

As creators we are not aware of how we are perceived by the client/those around us. How we present our How we present ourselves matters. —Brian Semakula, Director Membership & Standards, @UDigitalSociety #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

PANEL SESSION 1 : EXploring what creators want and what isn’t working — with @Alukames & @iankiryowa. #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

“We’re here to help creators grow with financing and digital support. But it starts with you bank your earnings. Strong financial records open the doors to bigger opportunities.” ~Israel Arinaitwe @stanbicug #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

You don’t have to be on every platform to succeed. Start with one, focus on what you’re good at, and stay consistent that’s how you grow. ~ Faisal Sseganga #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

“We’re working to ensure every part of Uganda has stable internet connectivity. In response to tourism concerns, we’ve installed NITA-U Free WiFi at key sites and accommodations to boost access for tourists.” ~ Dr. Hatwib Mugasa NITA-Uganda #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

Platforms consume data differently, so knowing what fits your budget and workflow is key. Informed choices help you create smarter, work faster, and stay effective. ~John Senkezi, President, Uganda Digital Society #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

He closed with a call for collaboration: “There is strength in working together—far more than what any of us can achieve alone.” #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25

His key reminders: • Your greatest asset is attention • Uganda is your primary market • Invest in knowledge & skills • Be intentional about who you pitch to

@stanbicug Uganda CEO @MumbaKalifungwa called for unity and scale in Uganda’s creator economy. “Think partnerships. Think scale.” As he pointed to Uganda’s growing market economy with nearly 50M people & rising digital access as proof of the opportunity creators can tap into.