The Africa IGF 2025 will feature a dynamic program of approved sessions across four major tracks, ensuring inclusive dialogue and engagement on pressing digital issues.
| Session ID | Title | Owner | Session format | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902602 | Breaking Mental Health & Suicide Stigma using Technology (AI) | Doris M | Panel Discussion | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 902039 | AI and IoT for Africa's Next Generation: Building Skills, Sovereignty, and Inclusive Innovation | Eraste Nduwayo | Lightning Talk | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 901711 | Building Truly Inclusive AI Governance Practices | Mpho Moyo | Roundtable Discussion | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 903642 | "Operationalizing the Africa AI Declaration: Grounding Ethical AI in Civic Spaces and Governance" | Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) | Workshop | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 901605 | Harnessing AI and Emerging Technologies for Africa's Digital Future | Dereje Yohannes Ashenafi | Panel Discussion | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 894512 | Using AI system and guarantees of the right to Justice | Mohamed Farahat | Roundtable Discussion | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 903352 | Unlocking Digital Africa: Leveraging the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol for Continental Success | Birhanu Niguse Ayele | Panel Discussion | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 902318 | Bridging the Gap - Enhancing African Participation in IETF for a Stronger Digital Future | Karim Attoumani Mohamed | Panel Discussion | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 903690 | Empowering Youth-led SMEs in the Digital Economy: Policies for Inclusion and Growth | Ida Na-Tei | Panel Discussion | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 903672 | Strengthening Digital Inclusion: Empowering Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities for Enhanced | Kiko Kiwanga | Workshop | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 903153 | Forging connections between Internet Governance, human rights, and development through the WSIS+20 | Elonnai Hickok | Roundtable Discussion | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 897039 | Digitizing Africa’s Future Without Polluting: Perspectives and Responsibilities | Tinos Anago | Lightning Talk | Enhancing Digital Cooperation (GDC, WSIS+20, OEWG, SDGs 2030 etc.) |
| 891976 | The Role of Policy and Regulation in Achieving Universal Internet Access – Case Studies from Africa | Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) | Panel Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 893781 | Bridging Digital Divides: Advancing Inclusive Access Through Rural Broadband Connectivity Models | Peter Ongom | Panel Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 895309 | National and Regional IGFs in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward | Ahmed Farag | Roundtable Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 903909 | Build a Better Future: Empowering Youth Internet Leaders | Tori Irvine | Panel Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 903774 | Navigating the Singularity in Africa | Yaovi Atohoun | Panel Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 903881 | Building Resilient Systems: Best Practices in Incident Management and Rapid Response – Africa Context | Dr. Nazarius Kirama | Panel Discussion | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 903020 | How to make a resilient Internet trusted by all | Tijani Ben Jemaa | Workshop | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 903631 | Building a Secure and Trusted Digital Africa: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives | Tinuade Oguntuyi | Panel Discussion | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 897805 | Beyond Borders: Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration to Fight Cybercrime | Taiwo Aromolaran | Lightning Talk | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 903343 | Beyond Awareness: Embedding Digital Security Practices in Marginalized Communities | Godsway Kubi | Workshop | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 903447 | Tracking the Internet Pulse to strengthen Africa’s Internet Resilience | Amreesh Phokeer | Workshop | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 890262 | The Role of Internet Governance in Shaping Africa’s Digital Economy | Nelson Fernando Ganjo | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 896110 | Promoting people-driven policy-making through participatory processes | Husnia Mohamed | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 903538 | Securing African Sovereignty through Digital Public Infrastructure in the Era of Trade Barriers and | Bernard Brian Cudjoe | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 903575 | Aligning National Data Policies with the AU DPF: Best Practices and Lessons Learned | Kuuku Sam | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 903531 | Toward a Trusted Pan-African Data Space: Aligning Regional Frameworks for Cross-Border Governance | Joshua Joshua | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 891445 | Enhancing Digital Cooperation in Africa Using the Global Digital Compact as an Enabler | Poncelet Ileleji | Panel Discussion | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 0903774 | Impacting with the Coalition for Digital Africa | Yaovi Atohoun | Panel Discussion | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| Session ID | Title | Owner | Session format | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 903327 | Day Zero: ADLI Data Governance Simulation | Pierrinne Leukes | Networking & Community Session | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 903270 | Strengthening information Integrity: A Tanzanian Stakeholder Roundtable for the Upcoming Elections | Liz Orembo | Roundtable Discussion | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 903803 | Who’s Winning? A Digital Rights Compliance race among 27 African countries | Bridgette Ndlovu | Policy Debate | Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity |
| 903711 | Launch Event of the Tanzania Readiness Assessment Report | Rosanna Fanni | Policy Debate | Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 903668 | From Harm to Healing: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Africa’s Digital Sp | Tech & Media Convergency (TMC) | Roundtable Discussion | Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust |
| 888544 | Digital Public Infrastructure for Borderless Connectivity in the MRU Region | Peterking Quaye | Lightning Talk | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |
| 899888 | Infrastructure of Trust: Digital Public Goods, Open Platforms &the Future of African Digital Finance | Gabriel Karsan | Policy Debate | Digital Public Infrastructure and Data Governance |