International Conference on Technology and Management

ICTM 2025

A 9th International Conference on Technology and Management (ICTM-25) took place on the 25th up to the 27th September, 2O25, at the Universal Technology And Management University (UTAMU), Kungu Campus. It will additionally be streamed online.

The aim of this conference is to gather practices that have used Artificial Intelligence tools efficiently in work environments.

ICTM conference provides a distinctive environment where authors, practitioners, researchers, professionals and academicians and their students can engage in the future developments in terms of technology innovations and business, management and governance to solve the UN SDGs and global challenges.

ICTM 25 Proceedings
Theme: Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Computer Technology; Education; Governance; Management, and; Leadership: Successes and Challenges

Conference Sub Themes

  • Real-world AI Applications
  • AI in Computing and Communications
  • AI in Business, Governance, Management and Leadership

Areas of Research

The papers should be original research and case studies in the fields of computing, technology and management, and on issues surrounding integration of Computing, Technology and Management in a multi-disciplinary context. Therefore, the conference series is of interest to academicians, researchers, policy makers, environmentalists, managers, planners, industrialists, consultants, government and NGOs globally, across a range of disciplines.

ICTM-2025 calls for original academic papers and case studies under the following tracks:

Real-world AI and IoT Applications

Impact on teaching and learning in academic institutions

Pathways to adoption and utilisation of AI in governance, management, health and education

Rethinking professional roles and competencies in the AI era

Preparing Developing Countries for the AI Revolution

Work in the age of AI and IoT

Readiness for AI and IoT Revolutions

Forensics, and cyber security pros and cons of AI

 
AI in Computing and Communications

Developing models across diverse datasets and environments in AI research

Machine Learning

Versatile AI systems

Meta—learning for efficiency in AI.

Image recognition, natural language processing

AI models against adversarial attacks

Open Spectrum Solutions

AI and IoT Communication Protocols

Building with AI

AI and Humanoids

Advertising with AI

 

 

AI and IoT in Business, Governance, Management and Leadership

AI-assisted Education planning and management

Business Policy and Strategy involving AI

AI Influenced Educational Leadership

AI Generated Entrepreneurship and Ventures

Public administration and management

AI Forensics in Accounting

Influence of AI in Public Policy

AI-led Marketing

Role of AI in Monitoring and Evaluation

Project Planning and Management

Development economics

Use of AI in Service Management (including healthcare and hospitality management)

AI Use in E-commerce

Organisational Behaviour and AI

 

AI and IoT in Science and Health

AI-assisted Scientific Research

Interactive AI Interfaces

AI and Energy

AI Generated Scientific Models (in Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

Understanding Animal Communications Using AI

AI Generated Ecosystems

AI-Powered Health Diagnostic Tools

AI-Virtual Medical Assistants

Healthcare Monitoring Using AI and IoT

AI for Ophthalmology

Health Predictive AI

 

Accepted Peer Reviewed Conference papers shall be published in a special Issue on AI with an ISBN Number. A few selected high quality conference papers will be published in a special issue of International Journal of Technology and Management (IJOTM: ISSN 2518-8623).

Notes:

  • Submitted papers must NOT have been previously presented, published or accepted for other publications.
  • Abstracts will be published in the conference programme book.
  • The students who wish to present at the colloquium: Individual proposals should include a 250-word abstract, accompanied by a short bio, name of institution, contact email and phone numbers of presenters.

Event Speakers

Schedule

TIMESESSIONSPEAKERSESSION CHAIR
08:00 – 09:00Arrival and registrationMs. Tryphine AineomugishaDr. Aupal Kokas
09:00 – 09:05Prayer  
09:10 – 09:25Welcoming RemarksUTAMU VC – Prof. BaryamureebaDr. Okwadi Tukei
09:30 – 10:15Research at UTAMU – Short Abstracts from UTAMU students  
 Human Resource Capacities and the Performance of the Drug Supply Chain in Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Health Facilities: Buke Richard Raymond Wagoli (M.SC. M&E)Dr. Wanjiku
 Influence of Work Environment on Health Workers Performances. Case of Yei River County Health Facilities – South SudanSimaya Ladu James & Dr. JMO TukeiDr. Wanjiku
 Pathways to Adoption and Utilisation of AI in Governance, Management, Health, and EducationOmony Okoed (M.Cs. Student)Dr. Ayoo
10:15 – 10:45Exhibitions & PostersMr. Allan Ninyesiga/ Ms. Mary Komunte/ Dr. Walubengo 
10:50 – 10:05TEA BREAKALL MCs 
10:15 – 10: 30UTAMU Tour (Physical and Digital) Mr.
10:35 – 11:05Students in Higher Education and AI UsePanel of Students led by the Guild PresidentDirector QA
11:40 – 12:15Keynote Speech 1: Innovation and AI: How is AI an Essential Pre-Requisite for Transformation and Accelerated Development?Prof. Muwanga-ZakeDr. Stuart Semujju
12:20 – 12:50Official PhotographAllMr.
12:55 – 13:30LUNCH BREAKALLMCs
13:35 – 14:00Opportunities for Innovations & Practical WorkshopIEEE,Ms. Mary Komunte
16:05 – 16:20CLOSING REMARKSDR. JMO TUKEI 
TIMESESSIONSPEAKERSESSION CHAIR
08:00 – 08:30Arrival and registrationTryphine Aineomugisha 
08:30 – 08:35Prayer  
08:40 – 08:50Official openingUTAMU Council Chairperson 
08:55 – 09:05Overview of ICTM and Conference ObjectivesProf. JWF Muwanga-ZakeProf. Jehopio
09:10 – 10:00The Role of Innovation and IP in EducationMr Patrick Mugisha, Commissioner Business Development and Quality Assurance (Former Commissioner, Innovations and Intellectual Property Management), Ministry of Trade, Industry and CooperativesMr. Allan Ninyesiga
10:05 – 10:45Leveraging Higher Education against AIProfessor Abdulhakeem Ajonbadi, NigeriaDr. Stuart Ssemuju
11:00 - 11.15TEA BREAK All MCs
11:20 – 12:00Keynote Speech 2: How to develop world class AI talent for AfricaProfessor Olubayi Olubayi, Chief Academic Officer at Maarifa Education, Kenya; Chairman University Council; Cavendish University UgandaProf. Muwanga-Zake
12:05 – 12:40Plenary: “The AI Challenges- Opportunity Call for the Academia”Mr. Ninyesiga, School of Technology, Computing & Engineering, UTAMU,.Dr. Michael Okoche
12:45 – 13:30Curriculum, NCHE: NCHE or IUCEA: Technological Expectations in Enhancing the Curriculum in Higher EducationDr. Omoda-Onyait Godfrey, National Council for Higher Education, Uganda.Academic Registrar, UTAMU
13:30 – 14:00LUNCH BREAK  
14:05 – 14:45Measuring Performance in Generative AI: Metrics, Methodologies, and Industry ImplicationsWakou, N. (M.S. Electrical Engineering, M.S. Microelectronics Technology) - Dell Technologies, Austin, TexasDr. Ayoo
14:50 – 15:25Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Forecast-Based Energy Optimization: Advancing Sustainable Power Systems Towards SDG AchievementSsemakula, John Bosco (PhD), Kimwise Alone (PhD) and Balirwa Moses (M.Cs.) – Senior Lecturers, Cavendish UniversityProf. Muwanga-Zake
15:30 -16:00Note Speech: The Future is NOT Born of Complacency: AI in Management and Governance in the 21st Century Africa.Prof. Makoba, Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada, RENO, USAMs. Mary Komunte
16:00 – 16:45Research on Adopting a Socio-Judicial Approach to Implementing AI in the CourtAri Niki-Tobi (PhD) - Former Magistrate Judge in Lagos State judiciary, Nigeria; an adjunct of Criminology and Sociology of Law at the State University of New York, OneontaDr. Stuart Ssemujju
16:50CLOSEPROFESSOR JEHOPIO 
TIMESESSIONSPEAKERSESSION CHAIR
8:00 – 9:00RegistrationMs. Tryphine Aineomugisha 
9:05 – 9:35Solving Social Challenges Through Community EngagementProf. JjunjuMs. Mary Komunte
9:35 – 10: 00The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education

1.       Semalulu, Paul (PhD) – Senior Lecturer, Kabale University

2.       Atwiine, Simon Alex, ICT Assistant, Kabale University

Dr. Stuart Ssemujju
10:05 – 10:30BREAK  
10:30 – 11:30PROPOSAL FOR A UGANDA ASSOCIATION FOR AI Prof. Jjunju/ Prof. Muwanga-ZakeProf. Makoba
11:35 – 12:05Designing and Implementing a Master’s Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach at Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU)Dr. Ayoo, Dean School of Technology, Computing and Engineering, UTAMUMr. Ninyesiga
12.10 – 12:45Open-Source AI Chip Development Ecosystems and Design Tool Effectiveness Through Meta-Analysis of Academic and Industry ProjectsPamba Shatson Fasco, Computer Science, Kampala International UniversityProf. Jjunju
12:50 – 13:30

Change Management and Service Delivery Challenges in Uganda’s Urban Informal

Transport Sector: Evidence from the Boda-Boda Industry in Kampala

1.       Emmanuel Lwanga Kayongo, Texila American University;

2.       Dr Benson B. Okech, UNICAF University

 
13.30 - CLOSING REMARKSPROF. OBUA (FORMER VC, MUST)