Address
5 Bandali Rise, Studio House, 4th floor Bugolobi, Kampala
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 6PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2026
Creators, skills & Capital for Africa's Growth
Join us for the Ongea Africa 2026 Summit.
Welcome to the Digital Creator Economy Summit; Uganda’s annual gathering of creators, innovators, and change makers.
Empowering Uganda’s Digital Creators: From Creativity to Economic Impact.
Who We Are
Ongea Africa, presented by Stanbic Bank Uganda, is a Ugandan-born initiative driving digital creativity, innovation, and youth empowerment with a vision to expand across Africa. Conceived and launched in Uganda, the platform unites creators, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock opportunities in the digital and creative economy. Through mentorship, capacity building, and public-private partnerships, Ongea Africa helps creators transform their talent into sustainable livelihoods and enterprises. By bridging policy and prosperity, Ongea Africa positions Uganda as a model for empowering youth and creators across the continent.
Our Mission
To empower Uganda’s digital creators by providing access to skills, knowledge, and partnerships that promote innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth setting the pace for Africa’s broader creative transformation.
Our Vision
To establish Uganda as the creative capital of Africa, building the continent’s most influential ecosystem for digital creators where creativity drives opportunity, innovation fuels progress, and young people lead socio-economic transformation.
Our Purpose
To connect ideas, innovation, and influence, fostering collaboration and creativity that shape a brighter, more inclusive future where Ugandan communities thrive and lead with purpose.
Stanbic Ongea Africa 2026
Empowering Uganda’s Digital Creators: From Creativity to Economic impact
Empowering Youth, Innovation & Skills
Stanbic Ongea Africa is a Ugandan-born platform that celebrates and supports the continent’s new generation of digital creators. Presented by Stanbic Bank Uganda, the initiative connects innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to unlock opportunities in the creative economy—turning talent into thriving businesses that power Uganda’s and Africa’s digital future.
Inspire
High-level conversations with leaders and innovators shaping Uganda’s creator landscape—sharing ideas that spark growth and opportunity.
Skill
Masterclasses, mentorship, and tools to sharpen craft, improve financial literacy, and scale sustainable creative ventures.
Connect
A networking hub linking creators, brands, and policymakers to partnerships that drive investment, inclusion, and impact.
Presented by Stanbic Bank Uganda.
Guided by its purpose—“Uganda is our home; we drive her growth”—Stanbic invests in initiatives that equip young people with the financial and digital skills needed to succeed in today’s economy.
Presented by: Publics Africa /Ongea in Partnership with Stanbic Uganda
In partnership with: Ongea Africa
Regulatory Partner: UCC
What we do
Uganda is young, bold, and creative with over 75% of our population under 30. From YouTube to TikTok, podcasts to Instagram, creators are redefining culture and turning passion into income. The Summit is an annual platform where creators, government, tech giants, and investors connect to position Uganda as Africa’s next big digital storytelling hub.
High-Level Plenaries
With Stanbic leadership, UCC, government, and industry voices shaping the creator economy.
Breakout Sessions
Workshops on digital skills, financial literacy, monetization, and policy dialogue.
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With Stanbic leadership, UCC, government, and industry voices shaping the creator economy.
Stanbic Content Creators Prize
Annual recognition of innovators in storytelling, entrepreneurship, and content creation.
WHY ONGEA AFRICA
Our Four Pillars
Summit
Skills Lab
Policy & Regulation Track
Media & Content Engine
Ecosystem Partners
Latest News & Insights
Podcasts / Creator Conversations
Become a Partner
Purpose
Because creators matter.
• Data is still expensive.
• Monetization is tough.
• Policies are evolving.
That’s why this annual flagship summit exists: to break barriers, unlock opportunities, and power youth, culture, and the economy through creativity.
Content monetization
Turning videos, podcasts, and blogs into income streams.
Financial literacy
Understanding contracts, managing earnings, and scaling as entrepreneurs.
Digital tools & skills
Mastering platforms, analytics, and emerging technologies.
Purpose
Because creators matter.
• Data is still expensive.
• Monetization is tough.
• Policies are evolving.
That’s why this annual flagship summit exists: to break barriers, unlock opportunities, and power youth, culture, and the economy through creativity.
Content monetization
Turning videos, podcasts, and blogs into income streams.
Financial literacy
Understanding contracts, managing earnings, and scaling as entrepreneurs.
Digital tools & skills
Mastering platforms, analytics, and emerging technologies.
Program
Keynotes & Panels; Thought leaders, platforms & top creators share insights.
Workshops; Hands-on training in content creation, branding & growth.
Fireside Chats; Real journeys, real lessons from leading Ugandan creators.
Stanbic Content Prize; celebrating outstanding talent in financial literacy, tourism, agriculture & entrepreneurship.
Networking; Meet peers, partners & collaborators shaping the future.
Ongea Creators Society
A membership platform to sustain training, mentorship, and collaboration among youth creators.
Contact Us
For sponsorship, media, or participation inquiries, reach out to Publics Africa Communications & Stanbic Bank Uganda PR team.