The Faculty of Management at Makerere University Business School is proud to announce its selection as the official host of the 30th Annual International Management Conference (AIMC- 2026). The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the successful 29th AIMC held in Entebbe, which brought together academics, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond.
Now entering its third decade, AIMC is recognized as one of Africa’s premier platforms for the exchange of knowledge, research, and innovative ideas in the fields of management and development. AIMC-2026 will build on this legacy with a forward-looking agenda focusing on the future of work, digital transformation, and sustainable development in Africa.
“We are honored to host the 30th AIMC,” said Dr. Joshua Mugambwa, Dean of the Faculty of Management. “This milestone is both a celebration of our achievements and a platform for deeper dialogue on Africa’s development through management education and research.”
The 2026 conference is expected to attract a diverse audience of scholars, researchers, policy experts, and professionals. The event will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, academic paper presentations, and strategic forums tackling critical issues in management, education, and inclusive growth.
Established in 1999, the Faculty of Management is one of the founding faculties of MUBS. It is committed to producing competent graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to drive economic and social development. The Faculty offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Human Resource Management and Leadership & Governance.
It also hosts the MUBS Leadership Centre and the Knowledge Management Centre, both of which promote thought leadership, research, and consultancy in leadership and management.
The Faculty strongly values internationalization as a key enabler of innovation and global relevance. It has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with several regional and international institutions, including: China Agricultural University(China ) ,University of Fort Hare(South Africa), University of Ghana Business School, University of the Western Cape (South Africa), University for Peace (Somalia), Moi University (Kenya), Institute of Advanced Leadership (Uganda)
Additionally, the China-Uganda Research Network was established to promote focused research on international dynamics and enhance evidence-based learning in emerging areas of management. These partnerships support joint research, faculty and student exchange programs, and the development of innovative teaching practices.