# Event Details - **Event Name**: ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+03:00) - **Event Description**: Join the first ODE Community Days in Kampala — open-source data collection, community sessions, and a workshop with Groundbreaker TalentsAbout this EventJoin us for the first-ever ODE Community Days, taking place in Kampala, Uganda, on 16 September 2026 — the first official community event for Open Data Ensemble (ODE).We can't think of a better place to start than with the growing ODE community here in Uganda. Whether you're already using ODE, considering it for a future project, or simply curious about open-source tools for data collection, research, and digital public goods, we'd love to meet you.We especially welcome:• Current and prospective ODE implementers• Researchers, NGOs, public sector organizations, and universities• Software developers interested in open source• Students and anyone looking to contribute to real-world open-source projects• Anyone interested in community building, digital public goods, and collaborative software developmentThe main community event takes place on Wednesday, 16 September at the National ICT Innovation Hub, with additional Community Days throughout the week. Expect informal discussions, technical sessions, demos, and one-on-one meetings. Have a topic you'd like to dive into, or want a dedicated session for your organization? Let us know and we'll arrange it.We're collaborating with Groundbreaker Talents to host a dedicated afternoon-to-evening workshop as part of the day — bringing together emerging women in tech and the ODE community for hands-on learning around open source and digital public goods.Participation is completely free. To help us plan the programme, venue, and logistics, please RSVP by 1 August 2026. Once we have a clearer picture of participants and interests, we'll share a detailed agenda shaped by what the community finds most valuable.Whether you're an experienced implementer, a first-time contributor, or just curious about ODE, we'd love to see you there. We hope this is the first of many gatherings for the global ODE community.We look forward to seeing you in Kampala! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/38b36d20-9fc6-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc486848-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kampala/ode-community-days-kampala-2026/100001993011738761 - **Event Categories**: it, workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: National ICT Innovation hub - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kampala - **state**: KM - **country**: Uganda - **location**: National ICT Innovation hub - **lat**: 0.3151692 - **long**: 32.5816313 - **full address**: National ICT Innovation hub, Kampala, Uganda ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/94a1a65864f68ccce25e1c7cdf7d33760c0d8de002a34c2012dcf44bf76ad4d4-rimg-w1024-h500-dc2f8556-gmir.jpg?v=1783357783 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 being held? - **A:** ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at National ICT Innovation hub, Kampala, Uganda. - **Q**: Who is organizing ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026? - **A:** ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 is organized by Open Data Ensemble. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ODE Community Days - Kampala 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kampala, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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