• “Control the Narrative: Uganda is the Land of Opportunity”: Pivoting the role of the Ugandan Diaspora from family remitters to financial and social investors
• Support Ugandan and UK businesses in bilateral trade, business and investment
• Create a platform for trade, business and investment between Uganda and Europe (UK) and promote and facilitate access to trade opportunities in Uganda (East Africa) for Ugandan and European (UK) investors, including one-to-one meetings
• To maintain a dialogue with business organisations who can promote trade opportunities in Uganda, including the Federation of Small Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, the Confederation of British Industry and the City of London.
• Promote Ugandan exports and identify export opportunities, so that the export earnings close the gap with the import demand and promote the transformation of Uganda from a current consuming nation into a producing nation. We will also engage closely with the Ministry of Finance and Investment Authority in Uganda for advice and information.
• Encourage investments in the key sectors, i.e. education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, housing, sports, tourism and many more.
• Exhibit and celebrate the rich diversity of their cultural heritage and encourage Ugandans to be more active as ambassadors for Uganda’s culture – food, clothes, social life etc.

• How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Should you have any questions please contact us on 020 7237 7317 or email info@ugandanconventionuk.org

• Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

No, for you to gain access to the event the name given for your ticket/registration must match the person who is attending. You are, however, able to transfer your pass into someone else’s name, see below.

• Can I update my registration information?

If you would like to change any details for your badge, please email info@ugandanconventionuk.org with this request.

• Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, your pass can be transferred into someone else’s name as long as this is done more than 2 weeks in advance of the event. To do so please email info@ugandanconventionuk.org with this request.

• Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, once registered your badge will be available for collection on the badge collection desks at the entrance of the venue.

• Do I need A VISA?

To find out whether you require a visa please check the UK Border Agency website which can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is highly recommended that you apply for your visa in good time before the conference as the British Visa system can be slow. If you require an international invitation letter for visa purposes, please send us an email on info@ugandanconventionuk.org

• Do you provide sponsorship to attend UCUK?

Unfortunately, we do not provide sponsorship for prospective delegates to attend UCUK.

How to find Park Plaza London Riverbank

18 Albert Embankment, LondonSE1 7TJ, United Kingdom

Ideally situated on the south side of the River Thames, Park Plaza London Riverbank is within walking distance of Vauxhall and London Waterloo National Railway Stations and Vauxhall and Waterloo London Underground Stations.

From London Waterloo National Railway Station

Take bus 77 from Waterloo Station towards Tooting Station. The bus will continue heading southbound towards St Thomas’ Hospital, with the River Thames on its right-hand side. From St Thomas’ Hospital, the bus will continue straight towards Vauxhall, taking you to Lambeth Bridge. At the Lambeth Palace roundabout, it will take the second exit. After the roundabout, you will need to get off just after the bus passes the fire brigade station. The hotel is located on the left.

By train

From King’s Cross & St. Pancras International Railway Stations

Take the London Underground southbound Victoria line towards Brixton. Depart at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.

Get to Park Plaza London Riverbank by car

Please use Google Maps for exact driving directions to Park Plaza London Riverbank. Park Plaza London Riverbank does not provide hotel parking for guests. For local car park information, please contact the concierge team at the hotel by calling +44 (0) 20 7958 8000 or emailing rppconcierge@pphe.com.

Parking is available onsite through a third-party valet service. Please contact Car Spa Logistics for more information or to make a booking.

• Up to 2 hours – £20.00
• Up to 2 hours parking for vans – £25.00
• Up to 4 hours – £30.00
• Up to 4 hours parking for vans – £45.00
• Up to 8 hours – £40.00
• Up to 8 hours parking for vans – £60.00
• Up to 24-hours – £50.00
• Up to 24-hour parking for vans – £80.00

Please note the hotel is within the London Congestion Charge Area. It is the responsibility of the car owner to pay the congestion charge, not the hotel or valet parking. Pre-booking and pre-payment are strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Only taxis (black cabs) can be hailed off the streets. Minicabs cannot accept fares that have not been booked in advance. To pre-book a taxi with us, please contact our Park Plaza London Riverbank Concierge Team before you arrive by calling +44 (0) 20 7958 8000 or by emailing rppconcierge@pphe.com. Please see approximate costs below.

• Heathrow Airport – £70
• London Gatwick Airport – £95
• London Stansted Airport – £125
• King’s Cross & St Pancras (Eurostar) – £15

Please note that costs are approximate, based on two people and subject to change.

Take the London Underground eastbound on the Piccadilly line. Change at Green Park Station for the southbound Victoria line towards Brixton. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.

From London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria Station. Change to the London Underground, travelling southbound on the Victoria line towards Brixton. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.

From London Stansted Airport (STN)

Take the National Rail express train to London Liverpool Street. Change to the London Underground and take the Central line to Oxford Circus. Change to the southbound Victoria line to Vauxhall. Get off at Vauxhall via exit number 3. Walk east along Albert Embankment. Park Plaza London Riverbank will be on your right.