On Saturday, all roads led to Lugogo Cricket Oval, as a section of elite women from Kampala and neighboring areas gathered to “drink from the cup of knowledge,” shared by speakers at the 2026 Dominate Conference, hosted by socialite Manuella P. Mulondo.
The conference, powered by I&M Bank Uganda, brought together women from different walks of life, presenting a platform to empower them across the spaces they influence. The conversations ranged from family to entrepreneurship and corporate environments.
This year’s theme, ‘The Tide is Turning,’ featured conversations around growth, leadership, and purpose.
The conference had a lineup of influential speakers, who shared practical insights on personal development, professionalism, and leadership. Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda, CEO American Tower encouraged women to continuously upskill if they aspire to leadership roles.
“As a woman, it is important to acquire knowledge- especially if your dream is to make it to the C-suite. Commit to lifelong learning, invest in AI literacy, stay informed on trends, and continuously refine your skillset,” she emphasized, adding that investing in people is equally important, because they often play a key role in one’s growth journey.
Church leader, Beatrice Byemanzi, urged women to practice integrity in both the workplace and business.
“Always endeavour to do your best at your workplace. Be exceptional at what you do, because you are representing God. Be punctual, and be faithful at work,” she advised.
Other speakers, including Sandra Baingana, a pastor, and Hilda Bahati Sabiti, a life coach, also shared experiences and lessons that inspired attendees to remain intentional about their growth and steadfast in their pursuits.
The conference provided a platform for women to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and build meaningful networks that can propel them forward in their personal and professional journeys.
Annette Nakiyaga, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at I&M Bank said the bank’s choice to partner with the Dominate Conference was a natural fit.
“Our partnership with the Dominate Conference was to give back to our consumers whose thirst for knowledge and wise counsel needed to be satiated. At a time when women are taking up more space in the corporate, finance, entrepreneurship, medicine, sectors- among others, there’s need to always share knowledge. We are proud to support platforms such as these, that empower women to grow, lead, and make meaningful impact,” she said.
The event was supported by several other partners, including MTN Uganda, SafeBoda, Fenon Events and Clabane Skincare, among others.
