Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF)

 The 2026 edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum. The annual Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), formerly known as Internet Freedom Forum, DRIF26 will take place on April 14 – 16, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

 It is an annual forum designed to bring together participants from Nigeria, Africa, and beyond to discuss and enrich conversations on internet freedom and digital rights in Africa.

Participants in this event include civil society organisations, policy and legal experts, industry representatives, tech enthusiasts, government officials, active citizens, academics, and others.

DRIF26 will include a series of in-person sessions, hosted in collaboration with partners across Africa.

When & Location

Location:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Date:
14/04/2026 12:00 AM to 16/04/2026 12:00 AM


Contact
Event Organiser:
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
Address:
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Telephone:


Event Price:
free




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