2024 AfIGF Overview
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This year’s African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will be held at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), where internet stakeholders from across the region and around the world will meet from 20 to 22 November 2024Â in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Â
The Africa IGF will bring together stakeholders from various sectors, including government, civil society, private sector, technical communities, and academia. The forum will serve as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchanging ideas on crucial Internet Governance issues in the African region.
Theme
Under the overarching theme "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future for Africa", the Africa IGF aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital landscape. It focuses on empowering inclusivity, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, and promoting innovation across the continent.
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and panel discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders. These sessions will explore topics such as digital inclusion, access for all, cybersecurity, data protection, internet governance policies and regulations, emerging technologies, online rights and freedoms, and multistakeholder cooperation.
Networking
The 2024 Africa IGF will also provides ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with like-minded professionals, forge collaborations, and establish valuable relationships within the internet governance community. By actively engaging in these interactions, attendees will contribute to shaping the future of internet governance in Africa.
Overall, the 2024 Africa IGF promises to be an engaging and enlightening event, fostering meaningful discussions, sharing best practices, and driving forward the agenda for a secure, inclusive, and innovative digital future in Africa.
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa
The Venue for the 2024 Africa Internet Governance Forum is at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Delegates are advised to arrive to Ethiopia via Bole International Airport (IATA: ADD), located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Transfers from / to the Airport
Logistic information can be found in the downloadable PDF below.
2024 AfIGF Activities
Africa Internet Governance Forum
The 13th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2024), taking place from November 20 to 22nd, 2024. Join us as we explore the theme of "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future for Africa".
Parliamentarian Track
The parliamentarian session is scheduled to hold on 20th November 2024. Regional consultations/roundtables will hold with African members of parliaments (MPs) with the involvement of MPs from other regions.
African School on IG (AfriSIG)
The African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) is scheduled for 14 - 19 November 2024.
Africa Youth IGF Summit
Africa Youth IG Summit, scheduled for 20th November 2024, would gather youth from across the African region to discuss important issues on Internet Governance central to young people.
Side Events
Welcome Reception
Join us at the UN Conference Center Banquette Hall for the welcome reception (Cocktail) on 20th November, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
Conference Dinner
To be communicated.
Complementary Tour
To be communicated.