KICTANet will host the second Edition of the Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) in Nairobi from May 19-21. The summit will be a week-long regional showcase featuring workshops, exhibitions, the Kenya School of Internet Governance, and the Kenya Internet Governance Forum.
The call for inputs is open to receive thematic contributions from stakeholders to shape the continental and national discourse during the forum. The inputs received will shape the program with a regional focus for AfTPS and a national outlook for the Kenya Internet Governance Forum.
The Africa Tech Policy Summit
The main theme of the Africa Tech Policy Summit is ‘Building Open-Source, Accessible and Democratic Digital Futures’. We seek inputs relevant to the African context under the following sub-themes:
1. Democratising Data and AI for Africa’s Sectoral Innovation
2. Democratic Data Governance in Africa: Rights, Agency, and Social Trust
3. Harmonising Regional Tech Policy for Continental Integration
4. Building Africa’s Inclusive Digital Ecosystems: Infrastructure, Access, and Capacity
The Kenya Internet Governance Forum
The 19th edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum will be held on May 21 2026. The Kenya Internet Governance Forum is an annual multistakeholder platform that brings together diverse groups to discuss ICT and Internet policy issues. The Kenya IGF theme this year is “Tech for Human Development: Policy, Innovation, and Inclusive Governance.”
The forum’s 2026 program will be developed in line with the following sub-themes, though participants are encouraged to propose topics that resonate with Kenya’s unique context:
- Championing Home-grown Tech Solutions for Societal Impact: Fostering innovation ecosystems that empower local tech talent to develop solutions addressing Kenya’s unique societal challenges.
- Creating a Thriving Ecosystem for AI and Emerging Technologies: Building policies and infrastructure to enable responsible AI and emerging technologies to flourish, driving innovation and economic growth.
- Bridging Digital Access Gaps: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind: Promoting inclusive digital access by addressing connectivity, affordability, and digital literacy to empower all segments of society.
- Harmonising Tech Policies for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth: Aligning regulatory frameworks to encourage innovation, protect digital rights, and support equitable growth in Kenya’s tech landscape.
How to Submit Your Inputs
Submit your input on this form. Deadline 2 March, 2026.