
Ethiopia moves to bolster its coffee exports to the Chinese market
Opening of an Ethiopian coffee-trading centre in Zhuzhou will establish direct sales channels, boost relationships and host product displays.
A.M.C. NEWS
By our News Team | 2023
Confederation is again going all-out and will hold its 2nd Africa Marketing Conference under the auspices of the Uganda Marketers Society.
As planning continues for the African Marketing Confederation’s 2nd annual Africa Marketing Conference to be held in Uganda in September, the AMC has issued a call for speakers.
If you have an interesting story or case study you would potentially like to share as a speaker in the conference lineup, you are invited to submit a motivation and intended topic by Friday, 5 May to: [email protected]
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The AMC’s Inaugural Marketing Conference 2022, held at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, proved a resounding success, with an excellent turnout from the continent’s marketers and top-notch presentations by high-level speakers.
For 2023, the Confederation is again going all-out and will hold its 2nd Africa Marketing Conference in Kampala, Uganda under the auspices of the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS). It takes place from 6-9 September at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Victoria.
The theme for this year’s event is ‘Unifying Talent to Power the Continent’ and delegates can once again expect to learn much from seasoned speakers and top industry experts, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Uganda and networking with marketers from across the continent.
AMC’s first Case Study Annual
Meanwhile, the AMC is also planning to produce the confederation’s first Case Study Annual, comprising some of the best African marketing case studies of the past few years. We are looking to cast our net as widely as possible, so if you have an interesting success story that is backed up by solid facts and figures, please let us know.
Please note that all submissions will be subject to review, and publication in the Case Study Annual is at our discretion. Email the Editor: [email protected]

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With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.