Organisers of the Uganda One Festival 2026 have rallied entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators, and cultural groups to take advantage of the festival’s exhibition opportunities, describing the event as a powerful platform for business growth, networking, and national visibility.
In a series of promotional messages shared on its official X platform, Uganda One Festival said exhibitors at the 2026 edition will benefit from direct exposure to thousands of people expected to attend the regional activations and the grand finale scheduled for December 7–11, 2026, in Kampala.
“Exhibiting at Uganda One Festival 2026 comes with more than visibility; it is an opportunity to connect your brand, products, and ideas to thousands of people from across Uganda and beyond,” the organisers stated.
According to the organisers, the festival seeks to unite Ugandans through culture, business, tourism, art, innovation, and entertainment under the theme “We Are One.”
The festival team emphasised that exhibitors should focus on authentic storytelling, proper branding, and customer engagement in order to maximise the opportunity presented by the event.
“Be well branded, prepare your team, know your facts, and master the art of telling your story in a simple, confident, and authentic Ugandan way,” Uganda One Festival advised prospective exhibitors.
Organisers added that visitors to exhibition stalls will be looking for originality, passion, and genuine connections, making the festival more than just a marketplace.
The event is expected to attract participants from sectors including fashion, tourism, agriculture, food, technology, arts, and innovation. Organisers say exhibitors will gain opportunities for business partnerships, media visibility, customer interaction, and access to potential collaborators.
The festival also announced that exhibitor registration is completely free, a move intended to encourage wider participation from young entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses across the country.
“Exhibitor registration for Uganda One Festival 2026 is completely free, with no charges or fees required to participate,” the organisers said.
Regional activations are expected to begin in July 2026 ahead of the Kampala finale later in the year.
The initiative has attracted support and collaboration from several institutions and agencies, including Uganda Registration Services Bureau, National Social Security Fund Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and the Uganda Performing Rights Society.
Organisers say the festival aims to strengthen Uganda’s growing creative and cultural economy by providing a national platform where local brands, artisans, innovators, and performers can connect with wider markets and audiences.
More information and exhibitor registration details are available through Uganda One Festival.
