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
Biometric Data & Digital ID: Are We Trading Privacy for Convenience?
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Data Protection as a Business Asset – Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Would You Sign This? The Hidden Privacy Clauses We Ignore Daily
Wednesday 26th November, 2025
Are We Unwittingly Marching Towards Authoritarianism? – Tackling the Rise of Spyware in Africa
Thursday 27th November 2025
EdTech & Children’s Privacy: Who's Watching Our Kids?
Thursday 27th November 2025
Media, Misinformation & Privacy: Who Controls the Narrative?
Thursday 27th November 2025
My Digital Footprint: What the Internet Knows About Me
Thursday 27th November 2025
The Ethics of AI in Africa: Who is Training the Algorithm?
Friday 28th November 2025