Launching the Official Program: International Tourism Expo 2025
Launching the Official Program: International Tourism Expo 2025
We are pleased to announce the official program for the International Tourism Expo 2025, scheduled for September 13–14, 2025 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Ontario, Canada.
This landmark event brings together tourism professionals, exhibitors, and cultural representatives from East Africa, Ontario, and around the world. Whether you're attending as a delegate, exhibitor, or enthusiast, the Expo offers a dynamic platform for connection, learning, and celebration.
International Tourism Expo 2025 Program
Venue: Ottawa Conference & Event Centre
Dates: September 13–14, 2025
The full program is outlined below, including keynote sessions, workshops, cultural showcases, and networking events.
Day 1 – Saturday, September 13, 2025
| No | Time | Activities | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:30 – 9:15 AM | Arrival & Coffee/Tea | Registration, Networking, video displays showcasing Ontario & East Africa |
| 2 | 9:15 – 9:30 AM | Entertainment – Kamengo Cultural Troupe | Opening event entertainment |
| 3 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony | Anthems for Canada and East Africa. Welcome remarks from Chairman Organizing Committee, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe & Michael Crockatt |
| 4 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Discover Ontario & Ottawa | Ottawa Tourism talk, emotional storytelling, sponsor and exhibitor recognition |
| 5 | 11:30 – 1:00 PM | Keynote Speaker |
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| 6 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Networking Break | Coffee/tea, booth visits, light snacks |
| 7 | 1:30 – 1:45 PM | Uganda High Commission | Hospitality and investment opportunities in Uganda |
| 8 | 1:50 – 2:00 PM | Kamengo Cultural Group | Entertainment performance |
| 9 | 2:05 – 2:30 PM | Exhibitor Spotlight II | Exhibitors showcasing their products |
| 10 | 2:35 – 3:00 PM | Social Impact Talk | Jimmy Sebulime – Tourism’s contribution to healthcare, education & culture via AZBGC and CACHA |
| 11 | 3:05 – 3:30 PM | Entertainment Interlude | Indashyikirwa Dance Group (45 minutes) |
| 12 | 3:35 – 4:15 PM | Exhibitor Spotlight III & Networking | Final group of exhibitors, Q&A, stage engagement |
| 13 | 4:20 – 4:50 PM | Panel Discussion | Tourism as a Force for Good – impact stories from exhibitors, NGOs & entrepreneurs |
| 14 | 4:55 – 5:15 PM | Closing Cultural Showcase | Kamengo Cultural Troupe Finale |
| 15 | 5:15 – 5:30 PM | Day Closing | Recap & highlights for Day 2 |
Day 2 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
| No | Time | Activities | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration | Networking breakfast (B2B session) |
| 17 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Panel Discussion | Sustainability & Regenerative Tourism – moderated with guest experts |
| 18 | 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Special Session | Innovation in Tourism & Future Trends – roundtable with experts & exhibitors |
| 19 | 11:15 – 11:45 AM | Networking Break | Coffee/tea, booth visits |
| 20 | 11:45 – 12:30 PM | Partnerships & Expo Review | Open discussions, feedback, and collaboration opportunities |
| 21 | 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Appreciation & Recognition | Speech by David Kajoba, acknowledgment of sponsors & exhibitors, announcement of 2026 Expo |
| 22 | 1:00 PM | Expo Ends | See you next year – 2026 |
Join the Movement
The International Tourism Expo 2025 is more than an event—it's the beginning of a global tradition. We look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa this September.
Tourism is primarily a way to get immersed in new cultures and experience history. It expands your horizons, as you get to see new natural landscapes and meet new people, which in turn allows for a deeper understanding of the world and mankind.
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