*Call for Workshop Proposals – Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025* [image: workshop.jpeg] Dear Listers, This is a kind reminder that the *Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025* is inviting workshop proposals on key thematic areas in technology governance and policy. The deadline for submissions is *April 7, 2025, at 23:59 EAT*. The *AfTPS* will take place from *May 12-16, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya*, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech startups to collaborate on *harmonizing technology policies across Africa*. The workshops will provide hands-on discussions and insights into pressing tech policy issues shaping Africa’s digital future. *Thematic Areas for Workshops* *1. AI Governance* – Ethical and responsible AI frameworks ensuring societal impact. *2.* *Data Policy* – Privacy, data protection, and governance for a secure digital environment. *3*. *Digital Inclusion* – Strategies to bridge digital divides and ensure equitable access. *4. Keeping the Internet On* – Tackling connectivity disruptions from economic, political, and social perspectives. *5. Sector-Specific Tech Policy Dialogues* – Healthcare, education, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and more. *6.* *Information Integrity & Content Moderation* – Addressing misinformation and online safety. We encourage you to *submit your workshop proposal before the deadline* and contribute to shaping Africa’s tech policy landscape. 📩 *Submit your proposal here:* https://techpolicysummit.africa/ <https://techpolicysummit.africa/> For any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to your participation! Best regards, Neema Mujesia, Communications Officer at KICTANet On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM Florence Awino via KICTANet < [email protected]> wrote:
Dear Listers,
The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from *May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya*! This inaugural event will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators to shape the future of Africa’s digital transformation. [image: WhatsApp Image 2025-03-25 at 18.16.53_97a67a97.jpg]
As part of the AfTPS, we will also host the *Kenya and East African Internet Governance Forums. *Leading up to these forums, we are inviting thematic workshops designed to tackle critical policy issues. We want to hear from you! *Submit a workshop proposal* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9dJaNcZzOIUrQ3i1R_a08lLkhsOYftiJfmS_gQJHc1lUDg/viewform?usp=preview> on the following themes:
1. *AI Governance*: Ethical and responsible AI frameworks, ensuring positive societal impact. 2. *Data Policy*: Addressing data protection, privacy, and governance for a secure and inclusive digital environment. 3. *Digital Inclusion*: Strategies to bridge digital divides and ensure equitable access to technology. 4. *Keeping the Internet On*: Tackling connectivity disruptions from economic, political, and social perspectives. 5. *Sector-Specific Tech Policy Dialogues*: Exploring policy intersections in healthcare, education, finance, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, conservation, sports, arts, civil society, and telecommunications infrastructure. 6. *Information integrity and content moderation*
📅 Deadline for submissions: April 7, 2025, at 23:59 EAT 📩 Submit your *workshop proposal* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9dJaNcZzOIUrQ3i1R_a08lLkhsOYftiJfmS_gQJHc1lUDg/viewform?usp=preview> !
-- *Regards,* *Florence A. Ouma* *KIGF MAG* *LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-ouma-profile/>* _______________________________________________ KICTANet mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] Unsubscribe or change your options at: https://mm3-lists.kictanet.or.ke/mm/lists/kictanet.lists.kictanet.or.ke/
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