Application Deadline: December 31 2019
The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) is a platform where tough topical global issues around Internet rights, especially in Africa, are discussed by civil society, technology companies, government, academia and other stakeholders. This years’ edition builds on the expanded scope of the forum which has included digital inclusion from 2019, after 6 editions which focused heavily on digital rights till 2018.
The 7th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (formerly Internet Freedom Forum- IFF) will hold from April 23 – 25, 2019 in Lagos Nigeria. The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum has gained a reputation as an important platform where conversations on digital policy in Africa are shaped, and policy directions forged. If you are interested in privacy, affordable Internet, increasing women’s access to digital tools, Internet shutdowns and similar themes, mark your calendar and join members of civil society, the technical community, academia and private sector for yet another agenda shaping event in 2019. Registration for #DRIF19 ended January 31, 2019.
DRIF is an arena where tough topical global issues around Internet rights, especially in Africa, are discussed between civil society, technology companies, government, academia and other stakeholders. For the first time ever, the Forum will focus considerable time and energy on digital inclusion, after organising six editions that focused heavily on digital rights. We believe digital inclusion is crucial in a continent where internet access is still a luxury or entirely nonexistent for many.
The forum presents a unique platform for discussions and engagement around current trends and emerging issues affecting Internet Freedom in Africa. Since 2017, proceedings at DRIF have been bilingual- English and French, to cater to the diversity of participants attending. Participants at DRIF include civil society organizations, policy actors/makers, legal/policy experts, academia, advocates, tech enthusiasts, industry representatives and active citizens among others.
Please fill the application form below to apply to attend #DRIF20 as a participant. Selected applicants will be contacted after the December 31 2019 deadline.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2020