RSVP by 12th May to confirm attendance of Africa Tech Policy Summit Youth Day
Thanks for the invite. I confirmed my attendance.
Best Regards,
Aaron M.
On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM Neema Mujesia via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear listers,
>
> KICTANet is excited to invite you to Youth Day, taking place on Tuesday,
> 13th May 2025, as part of the Africa Tech Policy Week. The day is dedicated
> to amplifying youth voices in digital policy and internet governance
> conversations in Kenya.
>
> 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025
>
> 📍 Location: Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
>
> 🕗 Time: Full-day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
>
> 🔹 Morning Session (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
> Data Privacy vs Public Interest
> The morning session will feature a high-level townhall on Data Privacy &
> Public Interest, focusing on the ethical tensions between digital activism,
> state accountability, and personal data protection. Panelists from the
> ODPC, the Office of the Ombudsman, Meta, and youth movements will reflect
> on lessons from the 2024 Finance Bill protests and engage with young people
> on what responsible, rights-based digital engagement should look like.
>
> 🔹 Afternoon Session (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
> Youth Internet Governance Forum (Youth IGF)
> This interactive roundtable will bring together young Kenyans from diverse
> backgrounds to reflect on their role in shaping internet governance
> conversations and policies. We’ll explore themes including:
>
> ✅ Meaningful youth engagement in IGF processes
>
> ✅ AI and emerging technologies
>
> ✅ Universal access and digital development
>
> ✅ Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
>
> ✅ Skilling, reskilling, and the future of work
>
> These sessions are designed to spark critical thinking, encourage
> collaboration, and provide a platform for networking and peer-to-peer
> dialogue.
>
> We have attached the full Concept Note and Program Line-Up for your
> reference:
>
> 📄 Link to Concept Note:
> docs.google.com/document/d/1icHUt36LMgH-uB0otZS5GumJ3vxop1QMhVnDZT4VV50/edit?usp=sharing
>
> 📎 Registration link for virtual attendance: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x80efoHvRruxNFPm-ehvJA
>
>
> 📅 Please RSVP for physical attendance by 12th May 2025, and don’t
> hesitate to share this invitation with fellow young changemakers and
> digital enthusiasts.
> RSVP Link: forms.gle/FUGuAhZGb5T59kNMA
>
> Let’s reimagine Kenya’s digital future—together.
>
> With Best Regards,
> *Neema Mujesia,*
> Communications Officer@*KICTANet* <www.kictanet.or.ke/>
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