The Africa Internet Summit (AIS) is an annual regional multi-stakeholder ICT conference that brings together Africa's ICT businesses and technical communities to discuss regional and global ICT issues and challenges. The African Network Operators Group (AfNOG) organises the AIS 2024 (ais'24).

The Africa Internet Summit 2024 will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, technical experts, civil society organisations and private sector representatives, to discuss and shape the development of the Internet in Africa. Through this multi-stakeholder approach, the AIS meetings help to foster collaboration and partnership among different actors, which is essential for promoting inclusive, sustainable, and resilient Internet in Africa. 

The AIS’24 will provide presentations, tutorials, training sessions, and workshops on various technical topics related to Internet development in Africa. This helps to build the capacity of stakeholders, to participate meaningfully in Internet Governance processes. Bringing together stakeholders from different sectors and regions, providing opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to foster partnerships and build coalitions to address common challenges and achieve the shared goal of a safer and more available Internet for all in the region. The meeting will contribute to the development of a vibrant and inclusive community of Internet stakeholders in Africa. This community event provides a platform for ongoing dialogue, engagement, and cooperation, which is essential for sustaining progress and overcoming emerging challenges.

1. Get to Learn
 

The Summit provides a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends, technologies, and policy developments in Internet Governance and ICT in Africa. Through the various sessions, attendees can expand their knowledge and skills in areas such as Networking, Systems Administration, Routing, IPv6 deployment, Internet measurements, and more.

 

The Summit attracts a diverse range of stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, including policymakers, regulators, industry experts, civil society organizations, and academics. Attending the AIS provides a unique opportunity to connect with these stakeholders, exchange ideas, and establish partnerships and collaborations.

AIS’24 provides a platform to engage with policymakers and regulators, share insights, and provide feedback on policies and regulations that impact Internet development in Africa. Attending the AIS provides you with an opportunity to share your views, influence policies, and have a positive impact on the development of the Internet in Africa.

The Summit takes place in different African cities each year, providing attendees with an opportunity to experience different cultures, cuisines, and traditions. This can broaden one's understanding of Africa and provides a unique perspective on the continent.

The AIS’24 will take a Hybrid format that will focus on seamless collaboration and on content sharing both in-room and online providing more flexibility for people to join. Remote delegates will join the meeting online while In-person / onsite delegates will sit together in a dedicated meeting venue. 

The meeting will be in a Hybrid format, allowing delegates to engage through the Zoom Platform while also being broadcasted live on YouTube.

AIS’24 will provide a unique opportunity for your organisation to share and showcase your vision for this aspiration as well as open multiple business opportunities brought by the global audience attending the event.

There are three main sponsorship categories for AIS’24.

If you would like to partner with AIS’25 please see our Sponsorship and Partnership section or contact the Events Team at info@internetsummit.africa for more information.

The AIS’24 will be interpreted in two language channels: English and French for both onsite and online delegates.

You can find all our social media links via our website 2024.internetsummit.africa. There are event-specific hashtags these include: #AfricanInternetSummit24 #ais24.

The Organiser is introducing a contribution for our On-site Delegates to ensure we continue to deliver a high-quality event. This subsidised fee will go towards covering part of the conference package. As such, a contribution of USD 130 for registration will apply.