Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025

Africa Internet Governance Forum 2025

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David D Wiah II

Liberia / Mano River Internet Governance Forum

Executive Member / Secretarial

Subregional - West Africa

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About me

I hold over a decade of practical experiences i Digital ICT & Cyber Security, Internet & Artificial Intelligence Governance environment as well as Gender, Youth and Children Rights, Participation and Inclusion through direct work and advocacy. I am a Political and Youth Development Expert and Solar PV System Technician. I am the Special Assistant to the Inspector General of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Liberia. As a Mineral Inspector, I respond to prevailing situations emulating from mineral concentrate zones by ensuring full compliance with the applied laws and regulations of the Environment, Mineral, metals and Natural Resource Development & Governance focused. I am currently persuading my MBA in Oil, Gas and Energy Management as well as undertaking a professional accredited program in Cybersecurity.

07:00 EAT

Registration & Badge Collection Registration Tent

09:00 EAT

AfIGF 2025: Youth Track - Empowering Youth to Promote Africa's Digital Future Workshop Room 3 (Ruaha) AfIGF 2025: Parliamentary Track Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi) Who’s Winning? A Digital Rights Compliance race among 27 African countries Workshop Room 0.2 (Gombe) Strengthening information Integrity: African Stakeholder Roundtable Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo)

10:30 EAT

Coffee break Canteen

11:00 EAT

From Harm to Healing: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Africa’s Digital Sp Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) Beyond Awareness: Embedding Digital Security Practices in Marginalized Communities Workshop Room 0.2 (Gombe)

12:00 EAT

Digital Public Infrastructure for Borderless Connectivity in the MRU Region Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) Launch Event of the Tanzania Readiness Assessment Report Workshop Room 0.2 (Gombe)

13:00 EAT

Lunch Break Canteen

14:00 EAT

Infrastructure of Trust: Digital Public Goods, Open Platforms &the Future of African Digital Finance Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo)

15:00 EAT

Coffee Break Canteen

15:30 EAT

Day Zero: ADLI Data Governance Simulation Workshop Room 0.2 (Gombe)

07:00 EAT

Registration & Badge Collection Registration Tent

08:00 EAT

AfIGF 2025 | Day 1 : Parliamentary Session Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi)

08:30 EAT

Main Session 1: Harnessing AI for Africa’s Development and Prosperity Selous Room ( Plenary room)

10:00 EAT

Openning Ceremony Selous Room ( Plenary room)

14:30 EAT

Lunch Break Canteen

16:00 EAT

Impacting with the Coalition for Digital Africa Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) The Role of Policy and Regulation in Achieving Universal Internet Access – Case Studies from Africa Workshop Room 3 (Ruaha) Toward a Trusted Pan-African Data Space: Aligning Regional Frameworks for Cross-Border Governance Workshop Room 5 (Meru) Tracking the Internet Pulse to strengthen Africa’s Internet Resilience Workshop Room 2 (Mkomazi)

17:00 EAT

AI and IoT for Africa's Next Generation: Building Skills, Sovereignty, and Inclusive Innovation Workshop Room 5 (Meru) Build a Better Future: Empowering Youth Internet Leaders Selous Room ( Plenary room) Harnessing AI and Emerging Technologies for Africa's Digital Future Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi) Promoting people-driven policy-making through participatory processes Workshop Room 3 (Ruaha) Navigating the Singularity in Africa Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) How to make a resilient Internet trusted by all Workshop Room 2 (Mkomazi)

18:00 EAT

Digitizing Africa’s Future Without Polluting: Perspectives and Responsibilities Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) Cyber Resilience in Africa: Local Solutions to Global Threats Workshop Room 3 (Ruaha) Empowering Youth-led SMEs in the Digital Economy: Policies for Inclusion and Growth Workshop Room 2 (Mkomazi) The Role of Internet Governance in Shaping Africa’s Digital Economy Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi) Building Truly Inclusive AI Governance Practices Workshop Room 5 (Meru)

19:00 EAT

Host Country Dinner at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Strengthening Digital Inclusion: Empowering Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities for Enhanced Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi)

08:00 EAT

AfIGF 2025 | Day 2: Parliamentary Session Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi)

09:00 EAT

Aligning National Data Policies with the AU DPF: Best Practices and Lessons Learned Selous Room ( Plenary room) Breaking Mental Health & Suicide Stigma using Technology (AI) Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) Bridging Digital Divides: Advancing Inclusive Access Through Rural Broadband Connectivity Models Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi) Securing African Sovereignty through Digital Public Infrastructure in the Era of Trade Barriers and Workshop Room 5 (Meru) Forging connections between Internet Governance, human rights, and development through the WSIS+20 Workshop Room 2 (Mkomazi) Operationalizing the Africa AI Declaration: Grounding Ethical & Responsible AI for Economic Devpt Workshop Room 3 (Ruaha)

10:30 EAT

Coffee break Canteen

12:00 EAT

Bridging the Gap - Enhancing African Participation in IETF for a Stronger Digital Future Selous Room ( Plenary room) Building a Secure and Trusted Digital Africa: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives Workshop Room 5 (Meru) Enhancing Digital Cooperation in Africa Using the Global Digital Compact as an Enabler Workshop Room 1 (Bagamoyo) Using AI system and guarantees of the right to Justice Workshop Room 2 (Mkomazi)

12:30 EAT

Beyond Borders: Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration to Fight Cybercrime Workshop Room 4 ( Mikumi)

13:00 EAT

Lunch Break Canteen

14:00 EAT

Main Session 3: Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Strategic Governance & Leadership Selous Room ( Plenary room)

15:00 EAT

National and Regional IGFs in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward Selous Room ( Plenary room)

15:50 EAT

ICANN Lighting Talk on the next round of new gTLDs Selous Room ( Plenary room)

16:00 EAT

Coffee break Canteen

16:20 EAT

Open Mic 2025 Africa IGF Selous Room ( Plenary room)

16:50 EAT

Closing Ceremony Selous Room ( Plenary room)

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