West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024

Bienvenue au Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en Afrique de l’Ouest 2024!
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08:00 UTC

Opening Ceremony of West Africa School on Internet Governance Room 1Emmanuel Vitus

08:30 UTC

Internet governance history, actors, NRIs, issues and why it matters for West Africa Room 1Nnenna Nwakanma

10:00 UTC

How does the internet work?: Architecture, protocols, governance, and the transition to IPv6 in Africa Room 1Yaovi Atohoun

11:00 UTC

Practicum Session I : Navigating disruptive technologies: policy challenges and stakeholder engagement in building regional frameworks Room 1Nnenna Nwakanma

14:00 UTC

A Human Rights-Based Approach (HRA) to access to the Internet, digital rights and digital inclusion Room 1Gbenga Sesan

15:00 UTC

Current challenges in internet policy and regulation: content, platforms and AI Room 1Emmanuel Vitus

16:30 UTC

Practicum session II - Navigating disruptive technologies: policy challenges and stakeholder engagement in building regional frameworks Room 1Nnenna Nwakanma

08:00 UTC

Engaging Effectively in Internet Governance: Processes, fellowships, schools, NRIs, and peer learning Room 1Lily Edinam Botsyoe • Ben Rachad Sanoussi • Amina Ramallan • Muriel Alapini • Emmanuel Vitus

09:00 UTC

Practicum Session III : Navigating disruptive technologies: policy challenges and stakeholder engagement in building regional frameworks Room 1Nnenna Nwakanma ICANN workshop on Universal Acceptance (UA) - Focusing on Stakeholders in Senegal Room 1Yaovi Atohoun

12:00 UTC

WAYIGF - Opening Ceremony Room 1Khady ALAO FARY • Mariam Jobe • Celine Bal • Mary Uduma

13:30 UTC

WAYIGF - Concept of IGF & Why Youth Should Be Involved Room 1Amina Ramallan • Khady ALAO FARY • Lily Edinam Botsyoe

14:00 UTC

WAYIGF - Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation for Internet Governance in West Africa Room 1Emmanuel Vitus • Muriel Alapini

14:45 UTC

WAYIGF - Conversation on Online Safety with META Room 1Olivia Tchamba

15:30 UTC

WAYIGF - Q&A, Audience Input and Closing Remarks Room 1Mariam Jobe • Muriel Alapini

19:00 UTC

Welcoming Cocktail - Paradigm Initiative RestaurantJudith Ogutu • Emmanuel Vitus • Adeboye Adegoke

09:00 UTC

Agile Approaches for Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) & Incentive policies for the development of Data Centers in West Africa Room 1Dr. Alex Corenthin • Danny Afahounko • Khoudia GUEYE • Mr. Muhammed Rudman ICANN's new gTLD program, Digital Africa, and hot topics Room 2Yaovi Atohoun Parliamentarian Focus Track Room 3Celine Bal • Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu • Hon. Alhajie Mbow

10:00 UTC

Internet Society Senegal’s Workshop on Internet Infrastructure Resilience in West Africa Room 2Pr. Idrissa Sarr • Jean-Jacques Ntab Meta Workshop & Discussion on Open AI Room 1Olivia Tchamba • Dr. Ololade Shyllon

11:00 UTC

12:00 UTC

Opening Ceremony Main HallMary Uduma • Wisdom Donkor • Mr Sédiko Douka • M. Dahirou THIAM • Chengetai Masago • H.E Alioune SALL • H.E Ousmane Sonko

12:45 UTC

Keynote by M. Ndiaye, UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence Member Main HallMr. Seydina M. Ndiaye

13:00 UTC

High-Level Panel: Disruptive Technologies in West Africa: How Far, Thus Far?Nnenna Nwakanma • Mrs Marie Ahouantchede • Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu • Alioune Sall • Pierre Dandjinou

14:00 UTC

Lunch Restaurant

15:00 UTC

Plenary Session 1: Global coordination and regional cooperation for the Global Digital Compact/Summit of the Future Main HallPoncelet Ileledji • Gbenga Sesan • Nnenna Nwakanma • Lacina Koné • Hon. Alhajie Mbow • Dr. Mactar Seck • Zanyiwe Asare

16:00 UTC

Pre-launch: Prix Pierre Ouedrago Main Hall

16:30 UTC

Paradigm Initiative’s Movie Screening & Conversation Main Hall

19:00 UTC

Welcoming Dinner of Host Country Main Hall

08:00 UTC

Embedding human rights considerations within technical infrastructure and governance Room 1Don Le • Dinah van de Geest Parliamentarian Focus Track Room 3Celine Bal • Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu • Hon. Alhajie Mbow

09:00 UTC

Child Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Room 2Tope Ogundipe • Francis Amaning • Ihueze Nwobilor • Judith Ogutu Internet Universality 2.0 - UNESCO Room 1

10:00 UTC

Plenary Session 2: Digital Connectivity, AI & Emerging Technologies for Development Main HallDr. Pape Gueye • Deon Woods Bell • Mr. Isidore DIOUF • Mr. Talla Ndiaye

11:00 UTC

Tea Break Restaurant

11:30 UTC

Plenary Session 3: Advancing Digital Economy & E-Governance Main HallSalieu Mansary • Mme Aïssatou Jeanne NDIAYE • Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide • Samba SENE

12:30 UTC

Plenary Session 4 : Digital Inclusion & Innovation Main HallKossi AMESSINOU • AHOLOU Jean

13:00 UTC

Lunch Restaurant

14:30 UTC

Closing Ceremony Main HallEmmanuel Vitus • Celine Bal • Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu • Alioune Sall • Mary Uduma • M. Dahirou THIAM • Marie Ndé SENE AHOUANTCHEDE

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