10 - 21 November 2025
COP30 | UN Climate Change Conference | Connectivity Agenda and Parallel events
Hybrid | Belem, Brazil
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five UN-recognised regions.
Organised by United Nations Climate Change
24 November - 11 December 2025
Workshop – Internet Rules: Understanding digital rights and policies in South and Southeast Asia
Online
With the digital landscape changing rapidly with the emergence of new technologies, governments across South and Southeast Asia are increasingly introducing new laws and policies to regulate the internet and emerging technologies.
Organised by APC
26 - 28 November 2025
7th Privacy Symposium Africa
Hybrid | Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa, taking place from the 26th to 28th November, 2025, under the theme "Redefining Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future".
Organised by Unwanted Witness
01 - 14 December 2025
5th Nigerian School of Community Networks (NSCN)
Onsite | Kano, Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) invites applications for the 5th NSCN, a unique programme aimed at strengthening skills in community-driven connectivity, ICT for development, and advocacy.
Eligibility:
Organised by CITAD
05 - 08 May 2026
RightsCon 2026
Onsite | Lusaka, Zambia
RightsCon 2026 will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026! This marks RightsCon's long-awaited return to the African continent and our first ever summit in Southern Africa.
Organised by Access Now
19 - 21 May 2026
Africa Tech Policy Summit 2026
Onsite
The Africa Tech Policy Summit organised by KICTANet, aiming to align technology policies across the continent.
Organised by KICTANet