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SUMMARY:WAMECA 2025
DESCRIPTION:The West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) is the leading platform for media professionals\, policymakers\, academics\, and civil society actors in West Africa. Taking place from October 9–11\, 2025\, in Accra\, Ghana\, WAMECA 2025 will focus on “Journalism and Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa.” This high-level gathering will explore how emerging digital systems\, from identity registries to data platforms\, are reshaping civic life\, governance\, and the future of journalism on the continent. \nIn Africa\, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is gradually gaining prominence at the heart of democratic participation and social transformation. From e-governance tools to digital ID systems\, DPI promises efficiency and wider access\, but it also raises pressing questions about privacy\, surveillance\, and accountability. WAMECA 2025 will bring together global and regional experts to unpack these issues and shape the way forward. \nRecognised as one of the most influential journalism conferences in Africa\, WAMECA has become a hub for dialogue\, knowledge-sharing\, and collaboration across the region. Participants will engage in robust conversations on press freedom\, digital transformation\, and the role of journalists in ensuring that digital public infrastructure is inclusive\, transparent\, and rights-respecting. \nJoin us for WAMECA 2025\, a premier gathering of editors\, journalists\, policymakers\, innovators\, and development partners. Be part of thought-provoking discussions on media\, governance\, and technology in Africa\, while building valuable networks across borders. \nThe West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards is the ultimate meeting place for changemakers working at the intersection of journalism\, technology\, and governance in Africa.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/wameca-2025/
LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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SUMMARY:Africa Payments and Reg Tech Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Payments & RegTech Forum is the premier event for financial services professionals in Africa\, bringing together banking\, FinTech\, and compliance leaders. Taking place on 12 February 2026 at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg\, this leading RegTech conference in Africa addresses payment innovations\, regulatory compliance\, and financial inclusion. Recognised as one of the best Payments\, RegTech and compliance events in South Africa and a key payments industry summit in Johannesburg\, the forum offers unmatched networking opportunities.The Africa Payments & RegTech Forum Johannesburg 2026 is a must-attend for professionals seeking the latest trends in payments\, RegTech\, and compliance across the continent. It is positioned among the top financial services regulatory conferences in Africa.In Africa\, Payments and Regtech stand as catalysts for economic transformation. Innovations in digital transactions coupled with robust regulatory technology are reshaping the financial landscape. Together\, they forge a path towards financial inclusion\, efficiency\, and a resilient future for the continent.Join us for the Africa Payments & RegTech Forum – an elite gathering of global key influencers\, innovators\, strategists and thought leaders in the payments and the regulatory space. Participate in exciting discussions around the latest market trends\, digitalisation\, regulations\, innovation and technology and take advantage of impactful networking opportunities.The Africa Payments & RegTech Forum is the ultimate meeting point for future-oriented financial service enthusiasts in the payments and regulatory space.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/africa-payments-and-reg-tech-forum/
LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
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SUMMARY:AGILE DATA & DPI SUMMIT 2026 – Where Insights Meet Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Agile Data & DPI Summit 2026 will bring together innovators\, policymakers\, researchers\, and private-sector leaders to connect the power of agile\, farmer-centered insights with the strength of interoperable digital public infrastructure. \nAdvancing real impact through connected systems for sustainable agriculture. \nFor the first time\, Agile Data and Digital Public Infrastructure will come together in one place — connecting innovators\, policymakers\, businesses\, researchers\, and practitioners who are shaping the future of farmer-centred systems. The Summit will be an immersive experience of active participation for everyone working to make data and digital infrastructure truly work for farmers — and for the systems that sustain them. \nAcross four days\, we will break silos\, unite diverse communities\, and co-design pathways that link data collection\, digital systems\, and enabling policy. Together\, we will identify and advance practical\, inclusive solutions that create real\, lasting impact for farmers and strengthen sustainable systems transformation long after the Summit concludes. \nThe organization of the Agile Data & DPI Summit 2026 is financed by our partners and donors at the Gates Foundation and GIZ (DIASCA Network). \nThe registration includes free access to all conference sessions. To make the most of this opportunity to bring together leading experts and relevant stakeholders for this Summit\, we want to ensure that every participant has a smooth experience and can make the most of being a part of this Summit close to one of the Wonders of the World\, the Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya – “Thundering Smoke”).\nWe have therefore curated two registration packages of which we kindly ask you to select your preferred option below. \nFor more information\, please contact diasca@giz.de
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/agile-data-dpi-summit-2026-where-insights-meet-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Elephant Hills Hotel Victoria Falls\, Zimbabwe
CATEGORIES:DPI Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Global Age Assurance Standards Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Global Age Assurance Standards Summit will focus on implementation of the newly published ISO/IEC 27566-1:2025 Age Assurance Systems – Part 1: Framework. They’ll be bringing together age assurance providers\, intermediaries\, relying parties\, regulators and governments to explore the ever changing landscape for age assurance technologies. Our focus will be on creativity\, innovation and success with the innovation pitch pods\, mini theatres\, ISO masterclasses and the inaugural industry awards ceremony celebrating the passion and commitment of the sector to improving the digital lives of children globally. \nEarly bird registration ends in December 2025\, and they are offering 40% off with discount code EARLYBIRD40.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/global-age-assurance-standards-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:GovTech Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The GovTech Summit\, powered by Founders Forum Group and PUBLIC\, is the UK’s leading forum connecting senior government decision-makers with tech pioneers to transform public services. \nJoin a curated community of public sector innovators\, tech founders\, and investors for a day of practical discussions on AI implementation\, procurement reform\, and public-private collaboration. \nAlthough broader than DPI alone\, this event is strongly connected to digital public services and infrastructure\, exploring how governments deploy technology for citizen services and digital governance.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/govtech-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Central Hall Westminster\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:ID4Africa Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Digital Identity: From DPI to Digital Public Ecosystems”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Theme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital identity is the cornerstone of digital transformation. It enables individuals to participate fully in modern society while also providing governments and institutions with the means to deliver trusted\, inclusive and efficient services. Yet identity alone cannot thrive in isolation. For digital identity to realize its full potential\, it must operate within ecosystems that connect people\, institutions\, technologies and safeguards. \nThe term “ecosystem” best captures this vision. Unlike infrastructure\, which suggests rigidity and a purely technical foundation\, an ecosystem embraces the full spectrum of development – human factors\, legal frameworks\, safeguards and governance. It also recognizes that no single system can drive progress on its own. Instead\, multiple assets\, including legacy systems – developed at different times\, for diverse purposes and across sectors – may need to coexist\, interoperate and be collectively governed to serve the common good. Within this broader frame\, digital identity emerges as the foundational pillar\, anchoring the trust and interoperability that make digital public ecosystems work. \nThis is the exciting theme of our 2026 Annual General Meeting. Together\, we will explore how governments\, civil society\, development partners and the private sector can collaborate to advance digital identity in context – examining its progress\, challenges and opportunities as it becomes fully embedded within Digital Public Ecosystems (DPEs). \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Shift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 AGM theme will mark a clear shift: from a narrow focus on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to the broader vision of Digital Public Ecosystems (DPEs). This transition recognizes that sustainable digital transformation rests on the interplay of human\, legal\, institutional and sectoral dimensions\, supported by technical systems. By embracing an ecosystem approach\, we acknowledge the diversity of assets\, ensure interoperability across boundaries and establish collective governance that fosters trust and resilience. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuity with 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding on the success of our DPI-focused AGM in 2025\, the 2026 Program will expand into ecosystem thinking\, while retaining proven formats such as Plenaries\, the Solutions Forum and Symposium-style parallel tracks.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/id4africa-conference/
LOCATION:Parc des Expositions\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
CATEGORIES:DPI Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring Meeting & Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Spring Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) organized with the Foundation Jean-Marie Lehn will be held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre of Strasbourg (France)\, from May 25 to 29\, 2026. \nThe conference will consist of 24 parallel symposia with invited speakers\, oral and poster presentations assorted by a plenary session to provide an international forum for discussing recent advances in the field of materials science. The meeting will be augmented by an exhibition of products and services of interest to the conference participants. \nThe latest scientific results will be presented and authors are invited to submit papers in the selected journals that fit the scope of each symposium. \nThe focus of the scientific program will be both on fundamental investigations and technological applications\, providing an international forum for discussing recent advances related to the different aspects to be considered to promote innovation. \nWe look forward to your participation to create an outstanding 2026 E-MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit !
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/2026-spring-meeting-exhibit/
LOCATION:Palais de la Musique et des Congrès Place de Bordeaux 67082 Strasbourg\, France
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
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SUMMARY:27th Annual International Conference  on Digital Government Research
DESCRIPTION:This academic and policy conference examines digital governance\, digital infrastructure\, and public sector technology\, often including research on DPI systems and digital public goods. \nThe Digital Government Society (DGS) announces the 27th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research – dg.o 2026\, under the theme Collaborative Digital Transformation for Public Value Creation. The dg.o 2026 will be hosted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha\, Omaha\, Nebraska\, USA June 1-4\, 2026. \nThe dg.o conferences are an established forum for presentation\, discussion\, and demonstration of interdisciplinary research on digital government\, civic engagement\, technology innovation\, and related applications and practice. \nEach year\, the conference brings together scholars recognized for the interdisciplinary and innovative nature of their work\, their contributions to theory and practice\, their focus on relevant and timely topics\, and the quality of their research and writing. \nThis academic and policy conference examines digital governance\, digital infrastructure\, and public sector technology\, often including research on DPI systems and digital public goods.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/27th-annual-international-conference-on-digital-government-research/
LOCATION:Unversity of Nebraska
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
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SUMMARY:Global Digital Collaboration 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Global Digital Collaboration is a unique public-private partnership uniting Intergovernmental\, Non-Govermental\, Standard Development and Open Source Organizations to convene the public and private sector in order to foster digital infrastructure for the benefit of everyone. \nOn September 1-3\, 2026\, the second edition of the GDC will take place in Geneva to discuss the hot technical\, policy\, regulatory\, and standardization issues\, seeking alignment and building trust in the digital economy through unprecedented cooperation.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/global-digital-collaboration-2026/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (50-IN-5 Milestone event at unga 79)
DESCRIPTION:On September 23rd\, high-level representatives from countries participating in 50-in-5 will gather in New York City from 5:30-7:00pm ET to celebrate and showcase the positive impacts that participating countries are fostering through the implementation of safe\, inclusive\, and interoperable DPI.
URL:https://dpi.africa/event/digital-public-infrastructure-for-people-and-planet-50-in-5-milestone-event-at-unga-79/
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