Dear David, Thank you for the heads up, a quick clarification is the physical participation also free? If yes, how do the delegates register? Also I see there's not much coverage on the digital trade and e-commerce aspects under the AfCFTA protocol developments. Kind regards, Beru On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM David Indeje via KICTANet < [email protected]> wrote:

Dear Lister,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), taking place on May 14, 2025. This year’s forum will be held as a hybrid event, allowing participants to join either in person in Nairobi or virtually from anywhere in the world. KeIGF is Kenya’s premier multi-stakeholder platform for open dialogue on public policy issues related to internet governance, security, stability, and development.

The 2025 theme is *“Tech for Human Development: Policy, Innovation, and Inclusive Governance,”* reflecting Kenya’s commitment to inclusive digital transformation and the advancement of home-grown technology solutions.

*How to Participate Virtually*

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The forum will be hosted online via Zoom. <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LaCcfdnfRsyL7bJmcXHwiA#/registration> -

To attend virtually, follow the registration link <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LaCcfdnfRsyL7bJmcXHwiA#/registration>provided for the online session. -

Participation is free and open to all stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, media, and the technical community8 <https://kigf.or.ke/keigf2024-shaping-kenyas-digital-future/>.

*Key Sub-Themes*

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Championing Home-grown Tech Solutions for Societal Impact -

Creating a Thriving Ecosystem for AI and Emerging Technologies -

Bridging Digital Access Gaps: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind -

Harmonizing Tech Policies for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

Your virtual participation will ensure your voice contributes to shaping Kenya’s digital future and that your perspectives are represented in both national and global Internet governance dialogues.

For more details please visit the Africa Tech Policy Summit website <https://techpolicysummit.africa/>.

We look forward to your engagement at *#KeIGF2025.*

-- *Kind Regards,*

*David Indeje*

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