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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Mary Uduma

WAIGF
Nigeria

https://nigf.org.ng

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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)

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

12:00 UTC

WAYIGF - Opening Ceremony Room 1Khady ALAO FARY • Mohamed Lemine ATHIE • 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

09:00 UTC

Parliamentarian Focus Track Room 3Celine Bal • Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu • Hon. Alhajie Mbow ICANN's new gTLD program, Digital Africa, and hot topics Room 2Yaovi Atohoun

10:00 UTC

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

12:00 UTC

Opening Ceremony Main HallMary Uduma • Wisdom Donkor • Mr Sédiko Douka • M. Dahirou THIAM • Chengetai Masago • 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

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

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

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 • Mr. Isidore DIOUF • Houégnon Geoffroy BONOU • Deon Woods Bell • Thys Kazad • Emmanuel Olu-Festus • 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

West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024

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