Hello, thank you so much for the update, if you need a speaker or moderator please let me know, kind regards ! ________________________________ De : Florence Awino via KICTANet <[email protected]> Envoyé : mardi 25 mars 2025 16:41 À : Houda CHIHI <[email protected]> Cc : Florence Awino <[email protected]>; Florence Awino <[email protected]> Objet : [kictanet] Call for Workshop Proposals: Africa Tech Policy Summit 2025 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. [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/>

*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> !

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