Register now to reserve your seat and attend the 10th AfICTA Summit holding virtually from 7-8 December 2022.

AfICTA 10^th Annual Summit Concept Note

One of the Challenges in the 21st century is building an equitable digital economy that not only competes globally but also empowers citizens with the necessary digital tools to do business in this new digital age. In the case of Africa, many countries have fallen behind in key areas such as digital infrastructure and digital skills with many lacking the necessary resources to effectively develop and implement the right digital policies and law reforms that are needed not only to protect our digital borders and core digital infrastructure, but to also protect government, business, and citizens from cyber abuse and data theft.

Whilst there is no one-fit solution, there is an ever-increasing need for cross-border collaboration and a collective as well as an indigenous approach to solving these digital challenges, whilst speeding up the process of digital enablement and fostering a new era of shared skills and knowledge.

AfICTA's 10th Summit seeks to understand this challenge and take a look at the different approaches countries are taking in order to digitalize their economies. The idea of an indigenous digital revolution is explored; can Africa find its own solutions or will it remain dependent on the importation of foreign expertise and intellectual property? Can Africa unlock its true digital potential and grow its digital capacity through smart investment and cross-border collaboration, or will Africa remain locked in as a consumer of foreign digital solutions and services?

Our speakers bring diverse perspectives to the discussion, from humanity, global business, African business, academia, youth, and other important demographics. Our speakers will present their views and provide practical examples of how indigenous solutions drive digitalization and economic growth. Our speakers will further explore the drivers that can better enable a safe Internet and ensure that all stakeholders are kept accountable for their actions.

Theme and objective
The theme of the e-Conference is “Africa Digital Future: Fostering A New Paradigm” and it is geared towards the realization of AfICTA’s vision of a digital Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Sub-themes

• Electronics Industries and the Future of African Countries
• Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity
• Unified Payment and Crowd Funding Model
• Cybersecurity strategies to support Africa's digital economy

When?
December 7-8, 2022. 08:00 – 16:00 (UTC) Daily

Where?
On AfICTA ePlatform

Event Link?
Register now @ https://aficta.africa/summits/summit-2022 and for sponsorship opportunities and other information, please contact Kayode +2348068674380 | Samuel +2348130876682 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Attend the 2022 edition of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum - NIGF which is set to commence tomorrow, Wednesday 14th September by 10:00 am and conclude on Thursday 15th September.

The event would run in a hybrid format at the Zone Center, Gbagada, Lagos State under the theme "Advancing Digital Transformation and Trust in Nigeria". Register now to participate by joining major Stakeholders to discuss some of today's most pressing Internet Governance and Digital Policy Issues at the event.

The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) is an event organized by the NIGF Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) comprising stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Internet Society Nigeria Chapter (ISOC NG), DigitalSENSE Africa Media (DSA), in collaboration with other Nigerian stakeholders. Learn more here

May Allah grant you and your family peaceful and prosperous life. May His blessings never leave your side. We wish you the heartiest Eid al Adha Mubarak!

AfICTA Secretariat!