The theme of “Redefining Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future” reflected the urgent need to re-evaluate the governance of digital ecosystems on the continent. Key issues explored included:

• Privacy: How do African governments and businesses balance innovation with data protection? What measures are needed to prevent data exploitation and ensure citizens’ rights are upheld?
• Power: Who controls digital infrastructure, data flows, and AI development in Africa? How can power asymmetries be addressed to ensure fair and just digital governance?
• Trust: With increasing data breaches, digital surveillance, and misinformation, how can trust be rebuilt in public and private digital systems? What role do legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms play?

This theme aimed at inspiring 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.