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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are excited to invite you to register for the <b>2025 Internet Development Conference (IDC)</b>, taking place from
<b>21 to 23 January 2025</b> at the Skylight Hotel in <b>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This edition, hosted by Internet Society and Wingu Africa, will focus on strengthening
<b>Internet infrastructure</b> and <b>regulatory frameworks</b> across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Djibouti.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Building on the success of the 2020 Ethiopia IDC, the 2025 edition will bring together key players from the ICT sector, including policymakers, network engineers, businesses, and international organizations.
Topics will range from establishing Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) to supporting community networks and fostering the growth of the digital economy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Why Attend?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Gain insights on overcoming regional Internet challenges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Share knowledge and technical expertise across borders<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Foster collaboration to support initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Build valuable professional networks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Apple Color Emoji"">📅</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
<b>Date:</b> 21-23 January 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Location:</b> Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Register now to secure your spot</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">. [<a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-development-conference-2025/register/" target="_blank">https://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-development-conference-2025/register/</a>]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We look forward to seeing you in Addis Ababa to help shape the future of the Internet in the IGAD region!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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