Pre-IDC 2025 Event | Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter

Event Details

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EAT

Location: Elilly International Hotel.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Target Audience: Policymakers, digital rights advocates, technologists, civil society leaders, and anyone interested in internet development in Africa.

Please follow the Livestream via: https://isoc.zoom.us/j/88274747326

About the Pre-IDC Event

The Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter is thrilled to host the Pre-IDC event. This unique gathering brings together Ethiopian and African internet development leaders, policymakers, technologists, and civil society advocates to address key challenges and opportunities in internet accessibility, digital inclusion, and policy-making in the region.

Theme & Topic

Theme: Internet for All Ethiopians!
Opening Speech – Dr. Asrat Mulatu, President of Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter
Keynote Speech 01 – Dr. Dawit Bekele – Regional Vice President for Africa, Internet Society
Keynote Speech 02 – Guest of Honor, Dr. Yeshurun Alemayehu, State Minister MInT
1. Presentation 01 - Internet Development in Ethiopia using ROAM-X by UNESCO IUIs by Dr. Asrat Mulatu.
2. Presentation 02 - Internet as Human Right for Ethiopia - Impacts on Local Community by Dr. Wondemagegn Tadesse
3. Presentation 03 - Connecting the Unconnected via Community Networks by Partner Education by Dr. Tesfa Tegegn
4. Presentation 04 - Ethiopian Telecom Service Regulatory Framework - Cloud Service Provision in Ethiopia by Mr. Million Hailemichael, Deputy Director General from Ethiopian Communications Authority
5. Presentation 05 - African Contributions in the Governance of Internet Institutions by Dr. Dawit Bekele

Registration

Event Registration: Register Now to secure your spot for in-person participation at the Pre-IDC Chapter event. Please note that we have limitted seat, but a livestream option is also available for everyone.

Registration Deadline: Nov 12, 2024

Fellowship Application: If you are located outside Addis and would like to apply for the fellowship, which covers transportation, accommodation, and per diem, please use the link Here to submit your application.

Event Goals and Expected Outcomes

The Pre-IDC aims to build awareness and foster discussions around the digital landscape in Ethiopia and Africa, establish local partnerships, and shape actionable insights for the IDC 2025.

Pre-IDC: Advancing Internet Development in Ethiopia and Beyond

Event Details

About the Pre-IDC Event

Theme & Topic

Registration

Event Goals and Expected Outcomes

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