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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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

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 HallJudith Ogutu • Giyo Ndzi • Adesuyi Ajibade

19:00 UTC

Welcoming Dinner of Host Country Main Hall

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

11:30 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

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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