Panels

PSA 2025’s theme of “Redefining Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future” reflects the urgent need to re-evaluate the governance of digital ecosystems on the continent.

This year’s discussion aim to inspire thought leadership, policy interventions, and actionable strategies to shape Africa’s digital future in a manner that prioritizes human rights, data protection, and democratic governance.

In that regard, PSA 2025 will host expert-led panels on a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to: Surveillance States in Africa, Biometric Data & Digital ID, The Ethics of AI in Africa, EdTech & Children’s Privacy, Data Breach Preparedness.

Panel Discussions

Are We Unwittingly Marching Towards Authoritarianism? – Tackling the Rise of Spyware in Africa

Thursday 27th November 2025

10:10 AM - 11:30 AM WAT
Surveillance in Africa

EdTech & Children’s Privacy: Who's Watching Our Kids?

Thursday 27th November 2025

11:35 AM – 12:45 AM WAT
Children's Privacy

Media, Misinformation & Privacy: Who Controls the Narrative?

Thursday 27th November 2025

12:50 AM – 1:50 AM WAT
Media and Privacy

My Digital Footprint: What the Internet Knows About Me

Thursday 27th November 2025

3:35 PM – 4:45 PM WAT
Online Interactions

The Ethics of AI in Africa: Who is Training the Algorithm?

Friday 28th November 2025

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM WAT
Artificial Intelligence

Hacked! What Would You Do?

Friday 28th November 2025

3:35 PM – 4:45 PM WAT
Cyber Attacks