This year, the Forum aims at addressing the following pertinent issues to include:
- AI regulation and governance
- Access and Connectivity
- Digital Trust and Resilience
- Digital Inclusion
- Digital Economy and the Future of Work
- AI & Human Rights
The EAIGF serves as a vital platform for discussing pertinent internet policy and digital development issues across East Africa. To help shape this year’s agenda, the EAIGF Secretariat is officially opening the call for thematic areas for the 2026 program.
This year, EAIGF 2026 will take place on September 24, 2026 in a ‘hybrid.’ format
We invite the community to submit proposed themes, topics, and areas of focus for EAIGF 2026.
The secretariat thus invites interested parties to submit session proposals to shape the agenda of the EAIGF2026. The call for proposals shall remain open until August 15 2026. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Important Dates
- Call for session proposals opens: July 31, 2026
- Call for session proposals closes: August 15, 2026
Submission Process
Please submit your session proposal via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfflHlRDcWzTfdnFKmmi1ib664PLWQB2VAxz_mPUco7kehj9g/viewform
If you have any inquiries or require further information, please contact the secreteriat at info@eastafricaigf.africa
If you have any inquiries or require further information, please contact the secreteriat at info@eastafricaigf.africa