Makerere University, the Embassy of France in Uganda, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), and Alliance Française de Kampala cordially invite you to the 2026 edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, scheduled to take place 15–16 April 2026 at Makerere University.

Theme: The African Dimensions in International Debates

The Kampala Geopolitics Conference (KGC) is a two-day high-level academic event dedicated to discussing contemporary geopolitical issues and global trends.

Inspired by the flagship Geopolitics of Nantes conference in France, the Kampala edition has grown into a leading public platform for dialogue and debate on regional and international affairs, bringing African perspectives to global geopolitical discussions.

Panel Discussions:

Day 1: 15 April 2026

Topic 1: New Faces of Development Assistance: Towards Solidarity-Based, Sustainable Investments Based on a Logic of Partnerships

Topic 2: Bretton Woods Institutions: Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture for African Growth in a Fractured World

Topic 3: Ethiopia’s Regional Ambitions and the Balance of Power in the Horn of Africa; Sea Access, Ports and Corridors and State Sovereignty

Day 2: 16 April 2026

Topic 4: Borrowed Peace, Mortgaged Resources: The DRC's Sovereignty Dilemma and the Prospects for Lasting Peace Between the Doha Framework and the Washington Accord

Topic 5: Africa and External Powers: Shaping the Terms of Engagement

Topic 6: How Can Youth Shape Public Policies in Africa?

The conference brings together scholars, policymakers, diplomats, researchers, students, and members of the public to engage in informed and participatory debates on pressing global issues. Experts from Uganda and across the African continent will join international scholars and practitioners to explore key developments shaping international relations, global governance, security, and cooperation.

Day 1 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/hv1rNEIh-GU

See below for Event program.