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/>*
