Draft Program
| Topics | Speakers | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration and Welcome Reception | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Opening Ceremony | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Keynote Speech |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| Panel Discussion: "Ama Tualu: Reconnecting Roots!" | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Lunch Break | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Panel Discussion on "Empowering Westnile Diaspora Communities" | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Workshop: "Breaking Barriers" - Workshop Facilitator: Cale Alaka | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Networking Session | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center |
| Topics | Speakers | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Speech: "Apiary as a Catalyst for Development" Lead Speaker: Dickson Biryomumaisho: Executive Director, TUNADO |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| Panel Discussion: "From Westnile to US Shelves: Unveiling the Diaspora's Vital Role in the Honey Market Connection" | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Workshop: "Honey, the untapped business opportunity in Westnile" | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Workshop: “Starting and Doing Business in Uganda, The case of The Westnile Diaspora” | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Lunch Break | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Special Address by Chief Guest, Chairman, Westnile Parliamentary Caucus |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| Cultural Showcase - Celebrating Westnile Heritage | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| USA Independence Day Fireworks at the National Mall | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center |
| Topics | Speakers | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Sector in Westnile, Challenges and Opportunities |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| The Healthcare Sector in Westnile, Challenges and Opportunities |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| Breakout Groups: "Reports and Actions from previous Working Groups" |
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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | |
| Lunch Break | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Community Outreach Activities (Join the Uganda DMV Community at the USA Independence Day Community Picnic at Fairyland Park) | Fairland Park | ||
| Picnic After Party (Westnile Nite in Washington DC, Venue TBC) | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center |
| Topics | Speakers | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plenary Session - Recap and Vision for the Future of Westnile Region | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Closing Ceremony | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center | ||
| Farewell Dinner Boat Cruise on the Potomac River | Potomac River | ||
| After Party at Marriott Hotel Ballroom | Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center |