International Conference & Translational Research Workshop 2027

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE &

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP 2027

THEME:

“De-risking Research Innovations and Entrepreneurship
for Transformation in the Changing World”

DATES

1-12 March 2027

LOCATION

Kampala Serena Hotel

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Regional Universities Venture Hub Uganda brings together researchers, innovators,
entrepreneurs, policymakers and developmentpartners to explore how research can create
real-world impact.

Innovate

Promoting bold ideas and innovation

Transform

Driving research into real-world solutions

Impact

Creating lasting impact for communities

Collaborate

Building patrnerships for a better future

THREE POWERFUL COMPONENTS. ONE TRANSFORMATIONAL
EXPERIENCE

PHASE 1 - WORKSHOP

1st - 5th March 2027

Theme: From Research to Impact: Building Translational Research Capacity for Sustainable Transformation.

Build Capacity. Spark ideas.
Transform research into impact

WEEKEND NETWORKING AND EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES

6th - 7th March 2027

Innovation Networking

Startup & SME Matchmaking

Investors' Clinic

Youth Innovation Showcase

Exhibition Setup

Cultural Welcome Evening

PHASE II - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROPER

8th - 12th March 2027

Share knowledge.

Build partnerships.

Drive solutions for a sustainable and innovative future.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote Speakers

Panel Discussions

Round Table Discussions

Innovation & Technology Exhibition

Startup Demo & Pitch Sessions

Partnership Forum

Phase I: Workshop Focus Areas

Translational & Impact-Driven Research
Innovation Commercialization & Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer
Climate Finance, Green Bonds & De-risking
Green Innovation & Sustainable Development
Leadership, Collaboration & Scaling Impact

Target Participants

Graduate Students
PhD Candidates
Postdoctoral Fellows
Early-Career Researchers
Innovation Hubs
Young Entrepreneurs
SMEs & Startup Founders

Conference Thematic Tracks

Climate Research, Innovation & Technology Transformation
Translational Research & Commercialization
Entrepreneurship and SME Transformation
Climate Finance, Green Bonds & De-risking Mechanisms
Sustainable Development & Economic Transformation
Digital Innovation, AI & Emerging Technologies
Renewable Energy & Green Manufacturing
Biodiversity, Forest & Wildlife Sustainability
Knowledge Exchange & Skills Development
Climate Policy, Governance & Institutional Frameworks

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 27th December, 2026
Panel Papers Submission Deadline: 15th August, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 30th January, 2027
Early Registration Deadline: 10th February, 2027
Conference & Workshop: 1st – 12th March, 2027

Registration Fees
Participants: US$ 500
Students: US$ 250

Special Highlights

Innovation Pitch Competition
Best Research Commercialization Award
Green Innovation Award
Young Innovator Award
Women in Innovation Recognition
Startup Demo Day

Register for Conference

Be part of the movement. Innovate today. Transform tomorrow.

Important: Guiding forms for registration.