16 - 20 February 2026
India–AI Impact Summit 2026
Onsite
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the threshold of fundamentally reshaping human civilization, pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve.
Organised by Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technologies, Digital India and India AI
04 - 05 March 2026
Fourth Global Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence (TFGBV)
Online
Join global advocates, technologists and practitioners in shaping a safe and equitable digital future for all.
Organised by UNFPA, Global Affairs Canada and APC
30 - 31 March 2026
Palestine Digital Activism Forum 2026
Hybrid
In 2026, the Palestine Digital Activism Forum (PDAF) will consider how control of narrative has become control of survival. Today, digital spaces are active battlegrounds where stories, images, and memories are amplified, distorted, or erased.
Organised by 7amleh-The Arab Center for Social Media Advancement
13 - 16 April 2026
ZA School of Digital Policy (community networks edition) (ZASDIP)
Onsite
South Africa is advancing rapidly toward a digital economy, guided by frameworks such as the National Development Plan, National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper (2016), the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy (2020), and the Broadband Policy (SA Connect) as well
Organised by APC, SOWUG and Zenzeleni
22 April - 15 May 2026
2026 Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG)
Online
KICTANet invites applications for the 11th Edition of the Kenya School of Internet Governance (KeSIG). The program equips newcomers with essential knowledge in internet governance and policy-making, preparing them to participate in both local and global processes.
Organised by KICTANet Think Tank
05 - 08 May 2026
RightsCon 2026
Onsite | Lusaka, Zambia
RightsCon 2026 will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026! This marks RightsCon's long-awaited return to the African continent and our first ever summit in Southern Africa.
Organised by Access Now
19 - 21 May 2026
Africa Tech Policy Summit 2026
Onsite
The Africa Tech Policy Summit organised by KICTANet, aiming to align technology policies across the continent.
Organised by KICTANet