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08:00 WAT

WASIG Opening Ceremony Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEmmanuel Vitus • Mary Uduma • Engr. Kunle Olorundare • Marie Ndé SENE AHOUANTCHEDE • Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE

09:30 WAT

10:00 WAT

AI in Action: Understanding the Technology, Governance, and Global Stakes Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaSorina Teleanu

12:30 WAT

Lunch Break Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

13:30 WAT

Inside ECOWAS: Understanding the Policy-Making Process Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaFolake Olagunju • Mawuli Amoa

15:00 WAT

Good Practices on AI Strategies in West Africa: Leadership, Implementation and Global Perspectives Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEmmanuel Vitus

16:30 WAT

Coffee Break Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

17:00 WAT

Practicum session - Orientation: Introduction to the 2025 WASIG Practicum, Teams, and Themes Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEmmanuel Vitus • Engr. Kunle Olorundare

08:00 WAT

West Africa’s Voice in Global Digital Governance Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaAbdulkarim Oloyede • Dr. Jimson Olufuye

09:00 WAT

Why 2025 are Make or Break Years for the Internet Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEmmanuel Vitus

10:00 WAT

Practicum plenary: Team Work: Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping & Ideation Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaYao Amevi A. Sossou • Emmanuel Vitus • Engr. Kunle Olorundare

11:00 WAT

Tea Break Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

11:30 WAT

Drafting Policy Recommendations & Structuring Deliverables Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

13:00 WAT

Lunch Break & Idea Exchange Wall (visual teaser from each team) Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

14:00 WAT

Finalising Presentations, Visuals and Rehearsals Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

15:00 WAT

Presentations to the Jury (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A per team) Room -3 [Basement] Gym Area

16:00 WAT

Closing Ceremony and Orientation for WAIGF 2025 Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEmmanuel Vitus • Mary Uduma • Engr. Salisu Kaka, PhD

09:00 WAT

WAYIGF Opening Ceremony Main AuditoriumAnja Genjo • Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) • Mr. Valentine Waturuocha • Loveday Onyeanula • Priscilla Igba • Folake Olagunju • Osei Kagyah • Morisola Alaba • Dimie Shively Warowei, PhD

10:00 WAT

Pre-Event Highlights and Summary Reports Main AuditoriumOsei Kagyah

10:15 WAT

Building a Resilient, Inclusive and Safe Digital Future for West Africa Main AuditoriumMariam Jobe • Victoria Oloni • Dr. Martin Koyabe • Ephraim Oracca-Tetteh • Dr. Ibiso Kingsley George • Osondu Nwokoro

11:15 WAT

11:45 WAT

Digital Public Infrastructure, Policy Harmonisation, and Digital Cooperation AI, Data Governance, and Innovation for Development Main AuditoriumBinty Mansaray • Adamma Isamade • Kingsley Owadara • Regine Bambara • Romerik Lokossou • Chris Odu

13:00 WAT

Bridging the Digital Divide for Teens in West Africa: Strengthening Online Protection and Digital Rights - NKF Main AuditoriumAmina Ramallan • Mariam Jobe • Emmanuel Adinkra

13:40 WAT

Fireside Chat: - Youth Startups Redefining West African Innovation’ Main AuditoriumTInos Anogo • Peterson Akodi

14:30 WAT

Opportunities and way forward Main AuditoriumMary Uduma

14:45 WAT

Digital Policy Hackathon Spotlight: Main AuditoriumAbdulrazaq Imam

15:00 WAT

Closing ceremony - Vote of Thanks Main AuditoriumSegin Olugbile

08:00 WAT

National AI Policies and Startup Ecosystems in West Africa: Bridging Governance Gaps for Innovation Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaHusseini Rabiat Yahaya • Yazid Salahudeen Mikail • Mohammed Bayero Yayandi • AbdulFattah Biliamee Universal Acceptance and the New gTLDs: Unlocking West Africa’s Digital Potential Main AuditoriumAbdulkarim Oloyede • Seda Akbulut

09:00 WAT

AI and Education in West Africa: Shaping Policy for Responsible Integration Meeting Room 1 GC - 15 [Behind Registration Area]Abdulkarim Oloyede • Joan Mbesya • Abdulwaheed Musa Integrating AI and Data Governance into West Africa DPI Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaEngr. Kunle Olorundare • Martha Omoekpen Alade • Levy Syanseke • Raymond Mamattah • Eng T.D Nyarufuka Opening of the 2025 West Africa IGF Parliamentary Track Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackChengetai Masango • Mary Uduma • Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) Think Global, Build Local: DPI for West Africa Main AuditoriumOsei Kagyah • Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba • Obaloluwa Ajiboye • Emmanuel Kwesi Gadasu • Bukola Adesokan • Taylor Roan

10:00 WAT

10:30 WAT

WAIGF Opening Ceremony & Keynote Main AuditoriumEmmanuel Vitus • Hajia Sani • Dimie Shively Warowei, PhD • Chengetai Masango • Mary Uduma • Gbenga Sesan • H.E Sédiko Douka • Dr. Aminu Maida • Eng. Bisoye Coker Odusote • Prof. Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju • Dr Vincent Olatunji • Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE • H.E Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani

11:45 WAT

Keynote Address: Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa Main AuditoriumH.E Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani

13:00 WAT

13:30 WAT

Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa Main AuditoriumHon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide • Marie Ndé SENE AHOUANTCHEDE • Gbenga Sesan • Yaovi Atohoun • Hon Ellen A Attoh-Wreh • Muriel Alapini

14:30 WAT

Partner Session Main Auditorium Roundtable discussion with Members of Parliament on Digital Governance Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackSorina Teleanu

14:45 WAT

Enhancing Digital Resilience: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Online Safety Main AuditoriumBar. Emmanuel Edet • Hakeem Ajijola • Amina Sambo-Magaji, PhD • Ayodeji Rex Abitogun • Dr. Abayomi Joshua Jegede • Folaranmi Umoru

16:00 WAT

Coffee Break Legislative Frameworks for Digital Development Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackKadijah El-Usman • Sani Suleiman San • Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba • Gbenga Sesan • Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide

16:30 WAT

Greening West Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Tech-Driven Emissions Main AuditoriumOmoniyi Lawson • Omoniyi Lawson • Praise Adebisi Strengthening Digital Security for Investigative Journalists in West Africa Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaChristiana Longe • Idris Akinbajo • Silas Jonathan • Monsur Hussain

17:30 WAT

LondaPulse – Film Screening & Cocktail Dialogue on Digital Rights Main AuditoriumEmmanuel Vitus • Gbenga Sesan • Kadijah El-Usman • Sani Suleiman San

08:00 WAT

Strengthening Digital Rights Protection: STANDS as a Best Practice Model Main AuditoriumKhadijah El-Usman • Nnenna Paul-Ugochukwu • Aminat Salaudeen • George-Maria Tyendezwa

09:00 WAT

Unplugged Progress: The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on African Youth and Enterprises Meeting Room 1 GC - 15 [Behind Registration Area]Ibrahim Bashir Aliyu • Muhammed Bello Buhari • Amina Ibrahim Idris • Aaron Promise Mbah • Olamiposi Fasina Recap of Day 1 and Setting the Tone for the Day Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackMariam Jobe • Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) Advancing West Africa’s Digital Future through the Global Digital Compact Main AuditoriumIhueze Nwobilor • Adeboro Odunlami • Marayam Lawan Gwadebe • Engr. Kunle Olorundare • Gbenga Sesan Modèle de système de traduction vocale langues africaines en cas de pandémies pour les hôpitaux Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaYao Amevi A. Sossou • Mamadou Lamine Diallo

10:00 WAT

10:30 WAT

Partner Session Main Auditorium Amplifying African Voices: The Role of Parliaments in Global Digital Governance Processes Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackSorina Teleanu • Adebiyi Oladipo • Dr. Jimson Olufuye • Loveday Onyeanula • Hon. Lydia Akvanbari

10:45 WAT

Building a Secure and Trusted Digital Africa: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives Meeting Room 1 GC - 15 [Behind Registration Area]Tinuade Oguntuyi • Gbemisola Esho • Karen Ajibade • Confidence Osein • Amina Musa • Israel Olatunji Digital Public Infrastructure, Policy Harmonization, and Digital Cooperation Main AuditoriumHassan wunmi • Anne-Rachel Inné • Marie Ndé SENE AHOUANTCHEDE • Engr Nasir Shinkafi (PhD) • Brice Abba • Engr. Salisu Kaka, PhD

12:00 WAT

DPI, Data Governance, and Gender-Sensitive ICT Policies: Fostering Inclusive Community Networks Main AuditoriumSamira Ali Danburam • Gabreal Odunsi • Israel Olatunji Tijani • Segun Olugbile • Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo Drafting Session: Declaration on Digital Governance Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackMariam Jobe • Sorina Teleanu Enhancing Digital Resilience: Navigating Online Threats and Privacy Risks in the Digital Age Room -3 [Basement] Gym AreaChinedu Gbulie • Kehinde Adegboyega • Chinwe Ogbujah • Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu Explore AI and technological innovation to improve public policy and foster economic growth Meeting Room 1 GC - 15 [Behind Registration Area]Jaly Badiane • George Lamine Diop

13:00 WAT

14:00 WAT

Partner Session - ICANN | ISOC Main Auditorium Parliamentary Track: Review & Closing Meeting Room - 1 [Basement] - Parliamentary TrackMariam Jobe

14:15 WAT

AI, Data Governance, and Innovation for Development Main AuditoriumMartha Omoekpen Alade • Folaranmi Umoru • Salieu Kanu Mansaray • Sade Dada • Wale Adedokun • Isola Olorunisomo

15:30 WAT

16:00 WAT

Open Mic & Closing Ceremony Main AuditoriumH.E Sédiko Douka • Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) • Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide • Mary Uduma • Dimie Shively Warowei, PhD • Emmanuel Vitus • Hajia Sani