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Africa Internet Governance Forum 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Africa Internet Governance Forum! The conference is scheduled for July 18-21, 2022 at Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC), Lilongwe, Malawi. Recordings are available after each session for you to explore and enjoy anytime. Contact us: info@afigf.africa

Mary Uduma

WAIGF
Nigeria

https://nigf.org.ng

Retired Telecomms Regulator in Nigeria
Immediate Past President of Nigeria Internet Registration Association
Secretary, Ndukwe Kalu Foundation for Internet Watch and Development in Nigeria
Child Online Protection Advocate
Convener of NG IGF
IGF
Country Code Top Level Domain management.
IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG)

9:00am CAT

High Level Legislative Meeting - CLOSED MEETING Mbidzi Hall African Youth Internet Governance Forum Mvuu RoomGabriel Karsan • Mariam Jobe • Edinam Lily Botsoye • Esther Bonyonga • Anja Gengo • Thoko Miya • Innocent Adriko • Bahta Mamo Bekele • Mary Helda Akongo • Reuben Moyo • Enerst Mafuta Katoka • James Gondwe • Chengetai Masango

8:00am CAT

Newcomer Session Heron RoomEdinam Lily Botsoye • Joshua J • Anja Gengo • Chengetai Masango

9:00am CAT

High Level Legislative Meeting - CLOSED MEETING Mbidzi Hall

10:40am CAT

#WS7 Africa Cyber Capacity Priority Needs, Future Challenges and Opportunities Ibis RoomDr. Martin Koyabe • Grace Githaiga • Mary Uduma • Towela Nyirenda – Jere • Mactar Seck

11:50am CAT

#WS19 Internet governance : Strategies for raising awareness and building the capacities of civil society actors in countries Main Foyer Board Room*Brice ABBA • GUIGUEMDE Jacques Rodrigue R • Ramanou BIAOU • Toe Izai • Calvin Nanguez

3:00pm CAT

Cross-border Digital Policies for Africa - Data Collection Launch Mbidzi HallTracy Sinkamba Faustin • Waiswa Abudu-Sallam • Hon. Neema Lugangira • Onica Makwakwa • Dr. Andrew Rens • Bertrand de La Chapelle #WS22 Empowering African Women for Cyber Security Ibis RoomAicha Jeridi • SORENE ASSEFA • Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u • Dr. Towela Nyirenda-Jere • Dr. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo

4:10pm CAT

#WS32 Domain Name Registrant Rights and Responsibilities Board RoomBob Ochieng • Brain Gutterman • Pierre Dandjinou • Barrack Otieno • Lucky Masilela

7:00pm CAT

Welcome Reception Njobvu

9:00am CAT

#WS28 Harnessing Africa's Youth Populace for the Global Cyber Workforce Ibis RoomSimbiat Sadiq • Gabriel Karsan • Samaila Atsen Bako • Elizabeth Kolade • Confidence Staveley

11:40am CAT

OPENING CEREMONY Convention HallH.E Lazarus Chakwera • Dr. Amani Abu-Zeid • Vera Songwe • Hon. Gospel Kazako • Aurelie Valtat • Chengetai Masango • Mary Uduma

4:00pm CAT

High-Level Plenary on Digital Inclusion and Trust in Africa Convention HallProf. Alison Gillwald • Dr. Amani Abu-Zeid • Hon. Gospel Kazako • Hon. Emma Inamutila Theofelus

9:00am CAT

Main Session on Fostering a secured and trusted digital future Convention HallConfidence Stavely • Dr. Katherine Getao • Victoria White • Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola • Dr. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo

10:15am CAT

Main Session on Bridging the Digital skills and human capacity development gaps. Convention HallNomonde Gongxeka-Seopa • Hon. Agnes Nyalonje • Hon. Huria Ali Mahdi • Nashilongo Gervasius • Dr. Martin Koyabe

11:45am CAT

Main Session on Promoting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. Convention HallMactar Seck • Mr. Jean-Paul Adam • Daud Elvin Suleman • Dr. Kamugisha Kazaura • Prof. Thomas A. Senaji • Ms. Amel Saidane • Prof. Salma Abbasi, PhD, FRGS, FCMI • Hossam El Gamal

1:00pm CAT

#WS 45 Implementing the AU Data Policy Framework: Next Steps Heron RoomTracy Sinkamba Faustin • Pren-Tsilya Boa-Guehe • Gbenga Sesan • Dr Alison Gillwald • Verengai Mabika