AI & Intelligent Media
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Radiomind Broadcast Summit12–13 February 2027 · Kampala, Uganda
Kampala • Uganda • 12–13 February 2027
Africa’s Broadcast
& Media Summit
Kampala 2027
Intelligent Broadcasting for a Digitally Native Africa
Two high-impact days connecting broadcasters, podcasters, creators, regulators, technology innovators, investors, advertisers and media leaders shaping the next era of African audio.
- 12th & 13th February 2027
- Protea Hotel, Kampala
- 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
Human voices.
Digital possibilities.2027
Digital possibilities.2027
Radio · TV · Digital
About the Summit
The convergence of Africa’s Radiominds.
Radiomind Broadcast Summit 2027 is a learning, networking and industry marketplace focused on intelligent broadcasting, digital transformation, audience growth, creator economies and sustainable media business.
Digital Distribution
Streaming, connected audio, podcast platforms, mobile-first content and audience communities.
Revenue & Market Linkage
Advertising, branded content, partnerships, sponsorship, monetisation and investment connections.
Who comes together at RBS?
Media owners, radio and television broadcasters, journalists, podcast and digital creators, musicians, copyright societies, technology vendors, regulators, researchers, scholars, students, entrepreneurs, aggregators, media buying agencies, international media companies and audiences. The Summit is founded and convened by Radiomind Smart Solutions Africa. Participation by sector bodies, partners and exhibitors for 2027 will be announced as it is confirmed.
The collaboration agenda reaches bodies such as UNESCO, United Media, UCC, the Uganda Broadcasting Council, NAB, RUBA and URSB. The technology and international media conversation spans organisations such as LAWO, AEQ, Oxford, RCS, DW, CNN, BBC and Sputnik. These names describe the sector the Summit seeks to engage; they do not indicate confirmed 2027 participation.
Two days. Two celebrations.
Audio culture, technology and impact.
The 2027 Summit brings together two celebrations of Africa’s audio ecosystem.
Africa Podcast Day
Celebrating African podcasters, creators, networks, platforms and the creator economy — with conversations around distribution, monetisation, audience building and storytelling.
World Radio Day
Celebrating radio’s enduring public value and its digital future — stronger voices, wider reach, community impact and intelligent connected broadcasting.
The conversations that matterReal challenges.
Explore the two-day programme ↗Real challenges.
Practical solutions.
Eight connected tracks for the people building Africa’s media future. Bring a business, content or technology challenge and explore a practical next step.
AI & responsible media
Put AI to work in radio, TV and newsrooms while protecting editorial judgment, voice consent and audience trust.
TakeawayPractical workflows and editorial safeguards.
The business of broadcasting
Respond to shrinking advertising margins with stronger sales, sponsorship, subscriptions and partnerships across radio, TV, print and digital.
TakeawayA more resilient revenue plan.
Audience research & media buying
Connect audience evidence with advertiser needs, campaign measurement and the value of local media.
TakeawayClearer pitches and measurable campaign value.
Digital radio & distribution
Explore DAB+, DRM, streaming, podcasts and telecom partnerships, including the costs and readiness behind each transition.
TakeawayA realistic distribution roadmap.
Engineering & equipment upgrades
Assess ageing transmitters and studios, audio over IP, automation, backup power and maintenance before investing in replacements.
TakeawayAn equipment audit and upgrade priority list.
Skills, content & creator growth
Strengthen programming, local-language storytelling, podcast production, digital publishing and professional development.
TakeawaySkills and formats that grow relevance.
Policy, rights & public trust
Discuss spectrum, broadcast standards, copyright, AI accountability and the responsibilities of connected media.
TakeawayBetter questions for regulators and rights holders.
Broadcast disposal & e-waste
Plan the responsible retirement of transmitters, consoles, computers, cables and batteries, with reference to NEMA guidance.
TakeawayA documented equipment retirement pathway.
Featured discussion / Sustainable broadcastingWhat happens to the equipment
What happens to the equipment
we leave behind?
Broadcast disposal belongs in the digital transition. This proposed session connects station owners and engineers with the environmental questions raised by obsolete broadcast equipment.
Contribute to this discussionFrom equipment audit to responsible disposal
- Inventory and assess equipment for repair, reuse or retirement.
- Plan safe decommissioning, data removal and separate handling of batteries and electronic waste.
- Verify suitable waste handlers and document collection, treatment and final disposal.
Regulatory reference: NEMA Uganda
NEMA provides waste management licensing guidance covering storage, transport, treatment and disposal. Consult the Authority on requirements and suitable licensed operators for your waste stream.
Read NEMA guidance ↗View environmental licences ↗NEMA is referenced as the environmental regulator. Its participation in RBS 2027 is not yet confirmed.Find your placeCome with a challenge.
Come with a challenge.
Leave with a next step.
01 / PRACTITIONERS & OWNERSBuild your
Connect brands
Put your ideas
Build your
next chapter.
Sharpen your skills, explore AI workflows and find practical ideas for a sustainable media business.
Explore the programme ↗ 02 / ADVERTISERS & AGENCIESConnect brands
with audiences.
Meet media decision-makers and creators. Explore audience research, cross-platform campaigns and new ways to measure value.
Explore partnership ↗ 03 / PARTNERS & EXHIBITORSPut your ideas
in the room.
Demonstrate technology, share expertise and discuss partnerships with the teams modernising African broadcasting.
Talk to the RBS team ↗Dr. Fred Kakooza
Senior Lecturer · Makerere University
Broadcast leadership and digital media.
Keynote SpeakerDr. Kin Kariisa
Group CEO · Next Media Services
Media leadership and broadcast technology.
SpeakerDr. Lawrence Muganga
Vice Chancellor, Victoria University Kampala
Championing AI and the future of education.
Keynote SpeakerMinister of ICT
Name and participation to be confirmed
ICT policy and Africa's digital future.
To Be Confirmed
Want to speak at RBS 2027?
We're inviting broadcasters, technologists, creators and policymakers with a story to tell. Submit your session idea for consideration.
The people behind RBS
Executive Organising Board
Meet the team leading the Radiomind Broadcast Summit.
Meet the Board
Programme
Two days. One connected media future.
Follow the summit tracks from discussion to practical action. Day one covers policy, skills, media business, equipment upgrades and responsible broadcast disposal. Day two develops content, podcasting, audience growth and AI workflows. Session topics, timings and speakers remain subject to confirmation.
08:00–08:30
Registration, breakfast & exhibition opening
Badge collection, networking and equipment demonstrations.
Community
08:30–09:00
Africa Podcast Day opening keynote: Intelligent broadcasting for a digitally native Africa
The state of African broadcast infrastructure, spectrum, resilience and the future business of radio and TV.
Keynote
09:00–10:15
Regulators panel: AI, compliance & spectrum
Editorial responsibility, AI policy, equipment type approval and FM/DTT transmission standards.
Policy
10:15–11:15
Telecoms as strategic broadcast partners
DAB+, DRM, streaming readiness, low-data access and telecom partnerships for wider audience reach.
Distribution
11:15–11:30
Coffee & technology exhibition
Break
11:30–12:45
Professional skills: UVTAB, TVET & broadcast careers
Certification pathways, engineering and newsroom curricula, ethics and continuing development.
Skills
12:45–14:00
Networking lunch
Hosted conversations with regulatory, telecom and broadcast leaders.
Community
14:00–15:30
The real business of broadcast: media buying & measurement
Audience fragmentation, cross-platform attribution and sales propositions that combine linear reach with digital engagement.
Business
15:30–16:00
Engineering & equipment upgrades
Equipment audits, audio over IP, automation, backup power and phased replacement.
Technology
16:00–16:30
Broadcast disposal & e-waste: the NEMA reference
Responsible retirement of transmitters, studio electronics and batteries; waste-handler verification and disposal records. NEMA participation subject to confirmation.
Sustainability
16:30–17:30
Innovation showcase: AI radio & partner demonstrations
Radiomind AI Radio Station, newsroom workflows and emerging broadcast tools.
Showcase
17:30–18:00
Day one action plan
Regulatory, skills, technology and commercial priorities for linear broadcasters.
Outcomes
08:00–08:30
Arrival & creator showcase
Networking, exhibition floor and podcast recording booths.
Community
08:30–09:00
World Radio Day keynote
Authentic African storytelling, radio's community role and the scale of digital audio.
Keynote
09:00–10:30
Legacy meets new media: the content repurposing engine
Turn long radio shows into short video, podcasts and articles; build digital desks, metadata and searchable archives.
Content
10:30–11:45
Building & monetizing African podcasting
Sponsorship, programmatic audio, subscriptions, live events, low-bandwidth distribution and local-language networks.
Business
11:45–12:00
Coffee & creator showcase
Break
12:00–13:15
Media buyers & creators: growing the ad envelope
Reach versus engagement, creator pitches, brand integration and native storytelling.
Business
13:15–14:30
Networking lunch
Creator and media agency introductions.
Community
14:30–15:45
AI tools for newsrooms, podcasters & creators
Transcription, clip production, translation, dubbing and responsible audience analysis with practical demonstrations.
Workshop
15:45–16:45
Town hall: legacy and new media together
Podcast syndication, shared resources, community impact and fairer platform revenue.
Town Hall
16:45–17:15
Closing communiqué
Proposed partnerships, training priorities and next steps from the two days.
Outcomes
17:15–18:00
Creator showcase & closing networking
Celebrate new voices and continue conversations from the exhibition floor.
Community
Draft programme. Session formats, speakers, partners and announced outcomes will be confirmed before the event. UVTAB refers to the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board.
Partners & Sponsors
Build the future.
Build the future.
Be part of it.
Featured organizations. Partnership roles and 2027 participation details will be announced as confirmed.
Bring your brand, expertise or technology to the conversations shaping African media.
Discuss a partnership ↗
Registration
Your place
Your place
starts here.
Student registration is free through 30 November 2026, subject to student eligibility. Other delegates should contact the team for pricing. Your name and photo will appear on a printable pass with a QR code. Paid All-Access and exhibitor passes become available here when prices and checkout are activated.
Student Delegate
UGX 0 / students through 30 November 2026
- Full access to all sessions
- Exhibitor hall & networking
- Welcome & closing receptions
All-Access Pass
Price to be announced
- Everything in Delegate
- Reserved front-row seating
- Workshop & masterclass access
- Speaker meet & greet
Exhibitor / Partner
On Request
- Exhibition floor space
- Brand visibility across the summit
- Speaking & sponsorship opportunities
Get your RBS 2027 delegate pass
Enter the name to print on your pass and upload a clear portrait. Free passes appear immediately. Paid passes appear after the payment provider confirms your transaction.
Venue & Travel
Ask About Travel & Accommodation
Kampala, Uganda
RBS 2027 takes place at Protea Hotel, Kampala. Accommodation and travel guidance will be published here ahead of the summit.
Venue
Protea Hotel, Kampala
Dates
12–13 Feb 2027
Hours
08:00 – 18:00 daily
Airport
Entebbe (EBB)
The meeting point
KampalaUganda.
Two days of ideas, introductions and practical conversations.
Explore the location ↗Previous event moments
People. Ideas. Partnerships.
Conversations, panels and connections from previous Radiomind and broadcast-industry events.
The event photo archive will be shared here. Have a moment from a previous summit? Share it with the organising team.
Join RBS 2027Be part of Africa’s
Be part of Africa’s
broadcast future.
Register interest as a delegate, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, regulator, media partner or institutional supporter.
Contact the Organising TeamThe industry we serveRadio’s future.
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Radio’s future.
People at its heart.
Explore dated radio counts, workforce evidence and the changing skills broadcasters need across Uganda, East Africa and Africa.
Uganda register entries
UCC, 30 December 2024. Includes repeaters and online services.
African Radio Spaces
Connecting public, commercial, community and campus radio with online audio, podcasts and the people behind them across Africa.
From local-language voices to cross-border collaboration, RBS creates space for skills, innovation and sustainable radio businesses.
Skills for changing work
AI exposure does not equal job loss. Build a practical transition through skills, research and stronger media businesses.
Find your opportunity
A place for every Radiomind.
Attend the summit
Compare passes, confirm student eligibility and create your event pass.
Explore registration ↗Partner with RBS
Connect your brand with broadcasters, decision-makers and Africa’s audio community.
Discuss sponsorship ↗Show your technology
Start a conversation about demonstrations, exhibition space and industry engagement.
Explore exhibition ↗
Information Desk
Inquiries
Questions about registration, speaking, sponsorship or media access? Reach the RBS 2027 desk directly, or send a message and the team will follow up.
Email
Phone
Address
Kira Municipality, Wakiso, Uganda
Response time
Within 2 business days
Free registration is for students only until 30 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. East Africa Time. Other delegates and later registrations should contact the team for pricing. Paid prices are shown when checkout is activated.
Use the inquiry form and select "Speaking Proposal" as your reason for contact. Include your proposed topic, a short bio and any past speaking experience.
Yes — select "Sponsorship / Exhibiting" in the form below and a member of the RBS partnerships team will send you the prospectus.
Media passes are available for accredited journalists and outlets. Select "Media / Press" below to request accreditation.
Join us at Protea Hotel, Kampala, Uganda on 12–13 February 2027, from 08:00 to 18:00 each day. Explore the programme and registration options.