Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25), set to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from April 29 to May 1, 2025. This annual gathering is a key platform for tech policymakers, civil society leaders, digital rights advocates, and industry experts to discuss the future of digital inclusion, internet governance, and online freedoms.

New Ticketing Options to Sustain Digital Rights Conversations

For the first time, PIN is introducing paid ticket categories to enable participants to support the sustainability of this critical platform. However, the option for free registration remains available, ensuring that DRIF continues to be inclusive and accessible to all stakeholders. Interested attendees must complete their registration by March 20, 2025.

The Impact of Global Policy Shifts on Digital Rights

PIN acknowledges the recent shifts in U.S. policy on funding and their potential effects on global digital rights advocacy. In response, collaboration, community engagement, and alternative funding models have become more critical than ever to sustain efforts in privacy rights, data protection, and internet accessibility.

Join the Conversation in Lusaka

DRIF25 will bring together tech innovators, digital rights defenders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss emerging trends in cybersecurity, online freedom, AI regulations, and digital access in Africa. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to shaping the digital future!

Secure your spot at DRIF25 before the deadline on March 20, 2025. Let’s champion digital rights and inclusion together in Lusaka!

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