KAMPALA — After a groundbreaking debut in 2024 that earned a proud mention at the prestigious State of the Word address, the Uganda Website Projects Competition is set to return for its second edition on Friday, 20th June 2025, at the National ICT Innovation Hub, UICT Nakawa, Kampala.
Organized under the stirring theme, “Problem Solving with WordPress,” the 2025 competition promises to double its impact—expanding from last year’s 10 student projects to an ambitious 20 innovative website showcases.
“ In Uganda, the National ICT Innovation Hub hosted a competition where students from elementary to university level built and pitch WordPress projects…. showing how the platform can solve community needs and equip young people with valuable skills, confidence and experience.,” – Mary Hubbard, Executive Director – WordPress.org, noted during her State of the Word Speech on Dec 16, 2024.
What’s New in 2025?
Building on last year’s success, organizers are introducing a third competition category aimed at nurturing even younger digital talent.
- Junior Category: Primary school students
- Rising Stars: Secondary school students
- Explorers: Post-secondary students from vocational schools, technical institutes, universities, and colleges
By widening the competition’s reach to include a dedicated category for primary schools, the organizers aim to plant seeds of digital literacy and problem-solving even earlier in students’ academic journeys.
Moreover, the number of project submissions is set to double. Up to 20 teams will be selected to present their WordPress-powered innovations before a panel of expert adjudicators, competing for in-kind and cash prizes.
A Full Day of Learning, Networking, and Celebration
The event is designed not just as a competition but as a holistic learning and networking opportunity. The tentative schedule includes:
- Hands-on Beginners Workshops
- Expert Panel Discussions and Q&A sessions
- Project Pitch Presentations across all three categories
- An Awards Ceremony celebrating innovation and ingenuity
| Tentative Event Schedule | ||
| Time | Computer Lab | Auditorium |
| 08:00-09:30am | Hands-On Beginners Workshop | Device Setup and Projection Testing |
| 09:30-10:00am | Tea Break | |
| 10:00-10:30pm | Introductions and Keynote Speech | |
| 10:30-11:30pm | Pitch Presentations: Junior category | |
| 11:30-12:30pm | Pitch Presentations: Rising Stars category | |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Pitch Presentations: Explorers category | |
| 1:30 – 2:30pm | Lunch, and Networking | |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A session | |
| 3:30 – 4:30pm | Adjudicator Feedback, Award Ceremony and Closure | |
Attendees will enjoy a highly subsidized experience, with ticket options as low as $5 (UGX 20,000) — thanks to the generosity of sponsors — and VIP / micro-sponsor tickets available for $26 (UGX 100,000).
Students who submit projects and are selected to present will attend free of charge.
Call for Participation and Sponsorship
Institutions are encouraged to register their ICT Club students and teachers before the project submission deadline on 30th May 2025 via the official event website.
Organizers are also calling on the WordPress community and corporate partners to support the event through sponsorships. Sponsorship packages range from Platinum ($2500), Gold ($1300), Silver ($800), and Bronze ($260), to Community Sponsorship ($130) — each offering various visibility opportunities for businesses looking to support and invest in Africa’s growing digital talent.
For ticket registration, visit events.wordpress.org/uganda/2025/competition/tickets.
For sponsorship opportunities or further inquiries, email ugandacompetition@events.wordpress.org or call +256 708 685 472.
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