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Convention Schedule

October 09 - 11, 2026 • Vancouver, Canada

Detailed schedule of events for the NAUCA Cultural & Trade Convention

Day
01
Friday
October 09, 2026
Day
02
Saturday
October 10, 2026
Day
03
Sunday
October 11, 2026

Day 1: Opening Ceremony & Exhibitions

Friday, October 09, 2026
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Delegates Registration Check-in
Registration
Registration tags and Vendor setup
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Uganda Flag Raising Ceremony
Ceremony
City Hall – Independence Formal Celebration and recognition (Mayor's Office)
01:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Vendor Trade Exhibition
Exhibition
Merchandise sales and promotions
06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Welcome Cocktail Hour
Social
Cocktail Hour – Snacks and Open Bar
07:00 PM until Late
Opening Ceremony
Gala
Opening Remarks, Youth-Led Fashion Show, Entertainment, light snacks provided

Flag Raising Ceremony

Official independence celebration at Vancouver City Hall with Mayor's Office participation.

Trade Exhibition

5-hour vendor exhibition featuring merchandise sales and business promotions.

Opening Gala

Youth-led fashion show, cultural performances, and official convention opening.

Day 2: Breakout Sessions & Dinner Cruise

Saturday, October 10, 2026
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM
Breakfast
Food
On your own
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session
Various Forums including Trade, Cultural Tourism, Education, Real Estate, Banking, etc
12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
Food
Includes UG Dish, Coffee and Tea. Guest Speakers including Platinum Sponsors during lunch
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Breakout Sessions Continued
Session
Various Forums including Trade, Cultural Tourism, Education, Real Estate, Banking, etc
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Break
Transport
Boat Cruise Preparations
05:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Transport to Docking Bay
Transport
Boarding Bus to Docking Bay - Transportation from Hotel to Boat
06:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Dinner Boat Cruise
Cruise
Aboard MV. Queen of Diamond - All White Dinner Boat Cruise and Entertainment
01:00 AM to 03:00 AM
Entertainment
Social
Hotel Ball Room

Breakout Sessions

6 hours of specialized forums on trade, tourism, real estate, banking, and education.

All White Dinner Cruise

6-hour cruise aboard MV Queen of Diamond with dinner and entertainment.

Ugandan Cuisine Lunch

Authentic Ugandan dishes buffet with presentations by platinum sponsors.

Day 3: Faith Service & Closing Gala

Sunday, October 11, 2026
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM
Breakfast
Food
On your own
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Inter Faith Service
Religious
All religious leaders including Pastors and Sheikhs
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Lunch
Food
On your own
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Annual General Meeting
Meeting
All Members Meeting
03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Open Forum Panel Discussion
Session
Moderated Q&A – Topic: Current Social and Economic Situation in Uganda and the Diaspora role
06:00 PM until late
Grand Finale Dinner Gala
Gala
Uganda Buffet Dinner, Keynote Speeches, Entertainment, Closing Ceremony

Interfaith Service

Multi-faith gathering with religious leaders from various traditions.

Annual General Meeting

Official NAUCA members meeting for organizational planning and discussions.

Grand Finale Gala

Closing ceremony with Ugandan buffet, keynote speeches, and entertainment.

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