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<b>AIS’26 Update.</b></div>
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<b>From: </b>comms@afrinic.net <comms@afrinic.net><br>
<b>Date: </b>Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 14:16<br>
<b>To: </b>Policy Liaison Team via RPD <rpd@afrinic.net><br>
<b>Subject: </b>AIS'23 Update<br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">The preparations for the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) are well underway. AIS’26 will be hosted in a hybrid format, welcoming participants onsite
in Nairobi and virtually via Zoom. Full event details and updates are available on the<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/" data-outlook-id="87f15980-720c-4045-9e4f-668fde3f9176" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/" data-outlook-id="c5071223-7a45-444b-afe5-a0fb088fe481" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>AIS’26
website.</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);"> Here are your AIS’26 Updates:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;">Registration is Open</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Registration for both onsite and online participation is ongoing. We strongly encourage you to register early to confirm your attendance, whether in Nairobi
or virtually, noting that we will not have any on-site registration.<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/component/rsform/form/4-registration-form-ais26?Itemid=110" data-outlook-id="05e74e92-3a48-418a-983a-22937b786934" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/component/rsform/form/4-registration-form-ais26?Itemid=110" data-outlook-id="4306c1d3-9b57-4268-b174-7c54ca878338" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Register
here.</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">We are still welcoming presentation abstracts for AIS’26, and this is your chance to be part of shaping the conversation. AIS’26 provides a platform for
experts and innovators to share their knowledge, spark dialogue, and showcase practical solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing Internet challenges. By presenting at AIS’26, you will contribute to driving collaboration and inspiring the future of the Internet
across the continent.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Please take note of the important deadlines:</span></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">Deadline for submitting presentation abstracts:</span><span style="text-transform: none;"> 24th May 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">Deadline for submission of draft presentations:</span><span style="text-transform: none;"> 6th June 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">Submission of final presentations:</span><span style="text-transform: none;"> 16th June 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">We encourage you to seize this opportunity to take the stage at AIS’26 and share your expertise with a diverse and influential audience. Be part of<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/participate/call-for-presentation" data-outlook-id="a8eb3f9a-2efb-4063-8d90-b3743cc89ac8" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;">Call for Sponsorship</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">AIS’26 offers a powerful platform for brands, organizations, and innovators seeking to make an impact in Africa’s digital landscape. As a sponsor or partner,
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Gain high-level visibility across Africa’s ICT and policy space.</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Showcase your brand through dedicated sessions, exhibition booths, or side events.</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Engage directly with government officials, academia, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">A range of<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/index.php/sponsorship" data-outlook-id="098d1f37-bf54-4741-a6af-5cf33cde3393" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
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packages</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);"> alongside the<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/media/attachments/2026/04/16/ais26---sponsorship-brochure---2026---kenya.pdf" data-outlook-id="d988c003-dbae-437c-92e1-67553c464698" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/media/attachments/2026/04/16/ais26---sponsorship-brochure---2026---kenya.pdf" data-outlook-id="81ef1e79-65b7-48ed-a0ac-c6f51cacff95" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Sponsorship
Brochure</u></a><u> </u></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">are available and we welcome discussions on tailored opportunities aligned to your organisation’s objectives.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Please note that some countries require visas to travel to Kenya. All Visa information is available<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel" data-outlook-id="616a9b52-a86e-4ff0-86ed-4bba7ae4809a" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel" data-outlook-id="c5ce3f8e-cf2f-494c-96c6-2f9cda8f9c1a" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Here</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;">.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);"> Book
your accommodation at the event venue in the</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel/accommodations" data-outlook-id="a2a78c60-4819-4330-9135-145132277a23" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel/accommodations" data-outlook-id="064c11f2-ea29-4e3b-8f96-b260daf2c586" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Accommodation
section here.</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Those who wish to book their accommodation at the event venue are required to do so by
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;">25th May 2026.
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Delegates are advised to book their airport transfers directly with their respective hotel. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">You can keep informed with updates and the latest news about<a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/" data-outlook-id="2a173247-4d37-4837-9537-58bec25e53d4" style="color: rgb(41, 42, 46); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">
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on the website</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">You can also follow us on twitter with the handle @AIS_Africa </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">We are using the hashtag
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;">#AIS2026 </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">For questions or assistance with logistics, feel free to reach us at: secretariat@internetsummit.africa</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning participant, we look forward to welcoming you to AIS’26 in Nairobi or connecting with you virtually.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-weight: 700;"><i>Karibu AIS’26!</i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(41, 42, 46);">AIS’26 Secretariat.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cher(e)s Délégué(e)s,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Les préparatifs de la tenue de l'African Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26) sont en cours. L’AIS’26 se tiendra en format hybride, avec des participants en présentiel
à Nairobi et d’autres en ligne via Zoom. Les détails complets de l’événement ainsi que les mises à jour de l’agenda sont disponibles sur le
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/" data-outlook-id="76b2c980-9518-4593-a1fb-d219a1e8e0d2" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>site
web de l’AIS’26.</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Voici les dernières informations concernant l’AIS’26:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Les inscriptions sont toujours ouvertes</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Les inscriptions pour participer en présentiel et en ligne sont en cours. Nous vous encourageons vivement à vous inscrire massivement maintenant. Veuillez
noter que les inscriptions ne seront pas possibles sur place lors de l’AIS’26.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Appel à présentations</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nous recevons encore les résumés de présentations pour l’AIS’26. Cette opportunité vous permet de contribuer activement aux échanges qui façonneront l’avenir
de l’Internet en Afrique.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">L’AIS’26 réunira des experts, innovateurs et acteurs clés du secteur afin de partager des connaissances, encourager le dialogue et présenter des solutions
concrètes aux principaux défis liés au développement de l’Internet sur le continent. En prenant la parole lors de cet événement, vous contribuerez à renforcer la collaboration et à promouvoir des initiatives porteuses pour l’écosystème numérique africain.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Veuillez prendre note des échéances importantes suivantes :</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Date limite de soumission des résumés de présentations :
</span><span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">24 mai 2026</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Date limite de soumission des projets de présentations :
</span><span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">6 juin 2026</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Soumission des présentations finales : </span>
<span style="font-weight: 700; text-transform: none;">16 juin 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Veuillez vous inscrire
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/participate/call-for-presentation" data-outlook-id="28484858-9595-410d-87ee-849a458c7396" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>ici</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">comme orateur.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Appel au sponsoring</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">L’AIS’26 offre une plateforme stratégique aux marques, organisations et innovateurs qui souhaitent avoir un impact dans l’écosystème numérique africain.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">En tant que sponsor ou partenaire, vous aurez l’occasion de :</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">bénéficier d’une visibilité de haut niveau dans l’espace africain des TIC et des politiques publiques ;</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">mettre en valeur votre marque à travers des sessions dédiées, des stands d’exposition ou des événements parallèles ;</span></p>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">échanger directement avec des représentants gouvernementaux, des universitaires, des leaders de l’industrie et des acteurs de la société civile.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Plusieurs
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/index.php/sponsorship" data-outlook-id="afa89322-eaae-489d-a3da-59287eff97a5" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>formules
de sponsoring,</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> ainsi que la
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/media/attachments/2026/04/16/ais26---sponsorship-brochure---2026---kenya.pdf" data-outlook-id="5171342e-ab2a-40ea-84a9-727b2cdcc5bc" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>brochure
de sponsoring</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/media/attachments/2026/04/16/ais26---sponsorship-brochure---2026---kenya.pdf" data-outlook-id="d8b83b91-e339-4238-9e3a-de2c6cf9293b" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>,</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> sont
disponibles. Nous restons ouverts à des discussions sur des opportunités personnalisées, alignées sur les objectifs de votre organisation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Voyage</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Toutes les informations relatives aux visas d'entrée au Kenya sont disponibles
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel" data-outlook-id="d6c67c71-e31b-4a92-b84d-c67bbbb67cee" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>ici</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pour la réservation de votre hébergement, veuillez vous rendre
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel/accommodations" data-outlook-id="1fbacbab-9ac2-46a9-b840-b5477582669f" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>ici</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://2026.internetsummit.africa/travel/accommodations" data-outlook-id="a077c640-cdfd-496c-999f-a3a366ad45ff" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>.</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Les
personnes désireuses de séjourner sur le site de l’événement d’AIS’26 doivent le faire au plus tard le
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">25 mai 2026</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Les délégués sont invités à organiser leurs transferts depuis l’aéroport directement auprès de leur hôtel respectif.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">Autres actualités</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pour rester informé des dernières actualités et mises à jour concernant l’AIS’26, veuillez consulter régulièrement le site web de l’événement.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vous pouvez également suivre nos communications sur Twitter via le compte
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">@AIS_Africa</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> et utiliser
le hashtag </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">#AIS2026</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pour toute question ou demande d’assistance logistique, veuillez contacter le Secrétariat de l’AIS’26 à l’adresse suivante :
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">secretariat@internetsummit.africa</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Que vous soyez un nouveau participant ou un habitué de l’événement, nous serons heureux de vous accueillir à Nairobi ou de vous compter parmi les participants
en ligne.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;"><i>Karibu AIS’26!</i></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="mailto:secretariat@internetsummit.africa" data-outlook-id="cc853eab-51fa-49e3-9dab-979469b2f309" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>secretariat@internetsummit.africa</u></a></span></p>
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