Deadlines: July 31, 2019 (Travel Support)
>>>> September 6, 2019 (Self Funded).
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is pleased to announce the sixth edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2019 (FIFAfrica19).
This year, FIFAfrica will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 23–26 September, 2019.
Please note that pre-events will be held on 23 and 24 September while the main Forum event will take place on 25 and 26 September.
The Forum is a landmark event that convenes various stakeholders from the internet governance and online rights arenas in Africa and beyond to deliberate on gaps, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy, access to information, free expression, non-discrimination and the free flow of information online on the continent.
Timeline:
Please note the below important dates related to participation at the Forum. Submissions close at midnight (East Africa Time) of the stated dates:
- The closing date for registration to attend is September 6, 2019.
- Session proposals will be accepted till July 31, 2019
- Applications for travel support will be accepted till July 31, 2019
- Successful travel support applicants will be directly notified by August 30, 2019.
For enquiries:
For questions, please email [email protected]
How to apply:
In the lead up to the forum is the invitation of ideas on what should form the basis of panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops and lightning talks at the event. We welcome proposals which can be completed as part of the registration form.
