This year’s summit took place virtually from 14-18 September and showcased important ideas and innovations around the Internet technology and Internet sector in Africa.
Internet Society Activities @AIS
At AIS, the Internet Society participated in several sessions where we talked about our work, in particular about Internet measurement and Infrastructure and Community Development. The Internet Society also used the Summit to introduce itself to the African technical community for the first time.
Agenda
11 September 2020, 11:40-12:10 UTC
Newcomers session: The Internet Society’s work in bringing the Internet to everyone – Israel Bionyi, Communications and Outreach Manager – Africa
14 September 2020, 09:10-09:20 UTC
Goodwill message – Andrew Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer
14 September 2020, 11:00 – 11:15 UTC
Technical Presentation: The Internet Society Foundation: Overview and new Programs of interest to Africa – Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director, Internet Society Foundation
14 September 2020, 11:15 – 11:30 UTC
An Introduction to the Measuring the Internet Project – Mat Ford, Technology Program Manager, David Belson, Senior Director of Internet Research and Analysis, and Kevin Chege, Director of Internet Development
14 September 2020, 12:00-13:00 UTC
A Panel on the “Future of the AfNOG” – Michuki Mwangi, Senior Director, Internet Technology and Development
15 September 2020, 11:00-11:50 UTC
AF* Secretariat Updates session – Dawit Bekele, Regional Vice President – Africa
