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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503
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SUMMARY:World Press Freedom Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:The event acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. For more information on the event\, please click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/world-press-freedom-day-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
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SUMMARY:World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies\, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide.\nFor more details\, please click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/world-telecommunication-and-information-society-day-2021/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Berlin
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
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SUMMARY:16th ISSA International Conference on Information and Communication Technology in Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Focussing on the theme Digital transformation for adaptable and people centric social security\, this world-class event\, held only once every three years is the unique opportunity to analyse and discuss opportunities and challenges regarding the management of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in social security institutions with the professionals. Click here for more information.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/16th-issa-international-conference-on-information-and-communication-technology-in-social-security/
LOCATION:The-Africa-Digital-Rights-Fund—Le-Fonds-Africain-pour-les-Droits-Numériques
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
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SUMMARY:RightsCon 2021
DESCRIPTION:Access Now is thrilled to announce that the 10th edition of the RightsCon Summit Series will take place entirely online and across every time zone.\nFor more information on the event\, please click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/rightscon-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20210325T131122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T131122Z
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SUMMARY:14th International Conference on ICT\, Society and Human Beings
DESCRIPTION:The effects of ICT on human beings as well as the interaction between ICT\, individuals\, and society are all within the focus of this conference. Today\, computer science and ICT-related disciplines are working more and more together with various behavioural and social sciences including child psychology and developmental psychology.\nFor more information\, please click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/14th-international-conference-on-ict-society-and-human-beings/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20210325T125201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T125201Z
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SUMMARY:Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) 20121
DESCRIPTION:This landmark event convenes a spectrum of stakeholders from across the internet governance and digital rights arenas in Africa and beyond to deliberate on gaps\, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy\, free expression\, non-discrimination and the free flow of information online.\nFor more information on FIFAfrica 2021\, click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/forum-on-internet-freedom-in-africa-fifafrica-20121/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20210325T123634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T123634Z
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SUMMARY:11th International Conference on Internet Technologies & Society 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Internet Technologies & Society 2021 Conference (ITS 2021) aims to address the main issues of concern within WWW/Internet as well as to assess the influence of Internet in the Information Society. Click here to access the event webpage for more information.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/11th-international-conference-on-internet-technologies-society-2021-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211215T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20210422T105212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T105212Z
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SUMMARY:11th International Conference on Internet Technologies & Society 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Internet Technologies & Society 2021 Conference (ITS 2021) aims to address the main issues of concern within WWW/Internet as well as to assess the influence of Internet in the Information Society. Click here to access the event webpage for more information.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/11th-international-conference-on-internet-technologies-society-2021/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20221116T074238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T104654Z
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SUMMARY:Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2022
DESCRIPTION:CIPESA among other entities at the 17 annual IGF 2022. \nIGF Participants are invited to chat with a digital security specialist about personal or organisational information security at the Digital Security Hub. The Digital Security Hub is staffed by volunteer trainers\, auditors\, and technologists from across the world. It is a collaboration of DefendDefenders\, Cipesa\, Greenhost\, Digital Society of Africa\, Dig/Sec Initiative and Digital Security Alliance. Supported remotely by AccessNow\, CChub and Center for Digital Resilience. \nFor more information on the event\, click here.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/internet-governance-forum-igf-2022/
LOCATION:Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20221116T083725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T083750Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Persons With Disabilities (IDPWD) 2022
DESCRIPTION:The theme this year is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“. \nThe annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity\, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. \nThe 2022 global observance to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be around the overarching theme of innovation and transformative solutions for inclusive development\, covering in three different interactive dialogues the following thematic topics: \nClick here for more information on the event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpwd-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230217T114041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T114041Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:It is an annual event. Click here for its details.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/africa-tech-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230214T111400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T111400Z
UID:12107-1681257600-1681516799@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) it’s an annual event. Kindly click here for further details.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/the-digital-rights-and-inclusion-forum-drif-2023/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230217T133315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T133315Z
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SUMMARY:Transform Africa Summit (TAS2023)
DESCRIPTION:The Transform Africa Summit is Africa’s leading annual forum bringing together global and regional leaders from government\, business and international organizations to collaborate on new ways of shaping\, accelerating and sustaining Africa’s on-going digital revolution. Click here for the event details.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/transform-africa-summit-tas2023/
LOCATION:Zimbabwe
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230217T111033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T111224Z
UID:12129-1684886400-1685145599@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:16th International Conference & Exhibition on ICT for Education\, Training & Skills Development
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more details on the Africa e-learning event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/16th-international-conference-exhibition-on-ict-for-education-training-skills-development/
LOCATION:Senegal
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230411T072155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T072155Z
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SUMMARY:World Technology Law Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Attending an ITechLaw conference is “an exciting opportunity to meet colleagues and friends across the globe who are similarly passionate about law and technology. Click here to read more on the event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/world-technology-law-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada\, Toronto\, Canada\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230217T131249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T131249Z
UID:12137-1687824000-1688169599@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:African Smart Cities Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:The African Smart Cities Summit is Africa’s only dedicated conference that explores how smart cities can deliver a quality life and enable economic growth through IoT\, technology and creative thinking. Click here for more information on the event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/african-smart-cities-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa\, Johannesburg\, South Africa\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230713
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230411T112424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T112424Z
UID:12239-1689033600-1689206399@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:The Africa Law Tech Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Legal Innovation Week is an annual conference convened by the Lawyers Hub that brings legal technologists across the African Continent together to discuss the role of technology in supporting access to justice. Click here for further information on the event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/the-africa-law-tech-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230214T131820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T125610Z
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SUMMARY:Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) 2023
DESCRIPTION:This event is annual event. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/forum-on-internet-freedom-in-africa-fifafrica-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20230215T103455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T103455Z
UID:12125-1696723200-1697155199@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023
DESCRIPTION:It will be the 18th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum this year. Click here for further details on the event.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/internet-governance-forum-igf-2023/
LOCATION:Japan
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20231101T093549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T121824Z
UID:12562-1727049600-1727481599@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:Forum on Internet Freedom In Africa (FIFAfrica24)
DESCRIPTION:Forum on Internet Freedom In Africa 2024. \nClick here for more information. \n 
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/fifafrica24/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CIPESA":MAILTO:programmes@cipesa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20250909T103628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T103811Z
UID:14228-1758499200-1758931199@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25) Event
DESCRIPTION:FIFAFRICA convenes a spectrum of stakeholders from across the internet governance and digital rights arenas in Africa and beyond to deliberate on gaps\, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy\, free expression\, inclusion\, the free flow of information\, civic participation and innovation online. \nClick here for the event details.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/forum-on-internet-freedom-in-africa-fifafrica25-event/
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CIPESA":MAILTO:programmes@cipesa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260415T075700
CREATED:20251105T122907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T122907Z
UID:14504-1760313600-1760659199@cipesa.org
SUMMARY:Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship for Eastern Africa
DESCRIPTION:DPI Update | \nThe Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)\, in partnership with Co-Develop\, is implementing the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship for Eastern Africa\, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening journalists’ capacity to report knowledgeably and critically on DPI and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in the region. \nThe fellowship brings together 20 journalists from Burundi\, the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Rwanda\, Somalia\, South Sudan\, Tanzania\, and Uganda\, who are receiving both knowledge-and skills-based training as well as financial support to produce in-depth DPI stories. \nAt the inaugural virtual workshop held from August 5 to 7\, 2025\, the Fellows examined among others\, Digitalisation and digital rights in Eastern Africa; UN and African Union frameworks on DPI; the DPI ecosystem in Eastern Africa; and Media coverage of DPI across nine countries\, based on CIPESA’s ongoing research. The workshop also provided practical training in journalism skills\, including technology beat reporting\, conceptualising story ideas\, writing effective pitches\, data storytelling\, and the use of AI in storytelling. \nThe upcoming in-person workshop\, scheduled for October 13–15\, 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence\, Arboretum\, will build on this foundation to review progress on fellows’ initial stories and new pitches; address emerging issues in DPI and DPG reporting; offer deep-dive practical sessions on advanced skills and knowledge areas; and provide networking opportunities with peers\, mentors\, and invited experts. \nFollowing the workshop\, a regional public event at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence\, Arboretum on Thursday\, 16 October 2025\, to launch and showcase findings from CIPESA’s multi-country media monitoring study on DPI coverage\, an important milestone for public debate on the role of journalism in shaping Africa’s digital future.
URL:https://cipesa.org/event/digital-public-infrastructure-dpi-journalism-fellowship-for-eastern-africa/
CATEGORIES:Events
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