Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Call for Session Proposals and Travel Support: Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) invites interested parties to submit session proposals to the 2025 edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25). Successful submissions will help to shape the agenda of the event, which is set to gather policymakers, regulators, human rights defenders, journalists, academics, private sector players, global information intermediaries, bloggers, and developers.
FIFAfrica25 is a leading platform for shaping digital rights, inclusion, and governance conversations. This year, the Forum is headed to Windhoek, Namibia, a beacon of press freedom, gender equity, and progressive jurisprudence, and will take place on September 24–26, 2025.
- Civil society organisations
- Independent researchers and academics
- Journalists and media practitioners
- Policy-makers and government actors
- Regional and international organisations
- Private sector actors
Types of Sessions
Session formats include:
- Panel discussions
- Lightning talks
- Workshops
- Interactive roundtables
- Exhibitions
Event Support
Limited funding is available to support attendance (travel and/or accommodation) for successful applications.
How to Submit a Proposal
To submit your session proposal or request event support, please complete the FIFAfrica25 Proposal Submission Form by June 20, 2025.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Submissions close | June 20, 2025 |
| Notification of Selected Proposals | July 04, 2025 |
For questions or additional information, please contact: internetfreedom@cipesa.org
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