Keynotes & Presentations

Keynotes and
Presentations

Bringing research-backed insights to global stages, I speak on the intersections of African enterprise, health systems, land management, and technology — topics where academic rigor and operational experience converge to offer audiences something they cannot get from theory or practice alone.

Urbanus Wedaaba Azupogo speaking at a conference

Areas of Expertise

Keynote Topics

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Land Management

Tenure systems, land governance, climate-responsive policy, and the intersection of customary and statutory land rights in Africa.

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Health Equity

Water security, disability inclusion, social protection, neglected tropical diseases, and behavioural determinants of health in developing contexts.

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Technology

Reskilling for the digital economy, leveraging technology for community impact, and rethinking digital solutions for emerging markets.

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Business & Enterprise

Building cross-continental ventures, navigating emerging markets, and bridging academic research with operational business strategy.

Track Record

Past Engagements

Speaking Engagements

Keynote

Adapting to Change: Reskilling & Upskilling for Success in a Fast-Paced Job Market

INVCourses

Keynote

The Youth and Technology: Leveraging Technology for Business and Life

Global Movers Summit — Think Consults & Dream Big Foundation

· Virtual

Invited Guest Lectures

Global Environmental Health and Sustainable Development

Hofstra University

Graduate/MPH Environmental Health

·Hempstead, NY

Analysing Qualitative Data in Public Health Research

St. Lawrence University

PH-231: Public Health Research Methods

·Canton, NY

Infectious Diseases: Case Study on Schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa

Queen's University

DEVS 275: Global Health and Development

·Kingston, ON

Behaviour as a Determinant of Health

Hofstra University

MPH 204: Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

·Hempstead, NY

Using NVivo for Qualitative Data Analysis

Queen's University

KHS 875: Qualitative Methods & HLTH 350: Topics in Global Health

·Kingston, ON

Concept Mapping: Exploring Causes of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Queen's University

HLTH 350: Topics in Global Health

·Kingston, ON

Audience Feedback

What Audiences Say

“His talk on reskilling for the modern job market was exactly what our audience needed. Urbanus has an ability to break down complex ideas into practical steps that people can act on immediately.”

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Valantine Anaba

Director, INVCourses

“What sets Urbanus apart is his ability to weave real-world entrepreneurial experience with rigorous research. Our students were engaged from the first minute to the last question.”

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Dr. Meshack Achore

Professor, Public Health, Hofstra University

“We invited Urbanus to speak on technology and youth empowerment, and he delivered far beyond expectations. His perspective bridging Africa and North America gave our virtual audience a truly global view.”

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Robert Kampi Laari

Founder, Dream Big Foundation

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Bring Research-Backed Insight to Your Stage

Whether you are organizing a conference, corporate event, or academic symposium, I bring a perspective that sits at the intersection of scholarship and enterprise — grounded in evidence, tested in practice.