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Re: [netsociety] Welcoming New Centers to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers!

by Elena Estavillo Flores

Very welcome! > El 4 mar 2026, a las 9:00, Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> escribió: > > Dear NoC Colleagues, > > We hope you are all doing well. > > We are thrilled to welcome five new centers from Africa, Asia and North America to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers.The work undertaken by these centers is not only innovative but also provides valuable insights for NoC colleagues around the world: > > Center for Digital Society <https://digitalsociety.id/en/> at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia > The Center for Digital Society focuses on the socio-political impacts of digitalization and technological advancement on society. Building on a decade of experience, CfDS now concentrates on three key areas: cyberdemocracy and new governance, human-in-the-loop in artificial intelligence, and green technology for sustainable development. > > GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center <https://www.law.gwu.edu/center-law-and-technology> at George Washington Law School, United States of America > The GW Bernard Center is focused on the legal treatment of technology under U.S. law and the application of new and existing laws to artificial intelligence. The center examines the ways in which U.S. law can properly balance individuals' rights to speak freely online with government and platforms' interests in (and duty of) reducing hate speech, terrorist recruitment, and online misinformation. > > Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy <https://cislp.law.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/>, Japan > The Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy is committed to conducting interdisciplinary and international research on cutting-edge legal policy issues.The purpose of this Center is to contribute to the development of legal policy frameworks that foster innovation, while also promoting the growth of new academic fields and the cultivation of creative leaders in these areas. > > Policy Innovation Lab <https://policyinnovationlab.sun.ac.za/> at Stellenbosch University, South Africa > The Policy Innovation Lab focuses on the use of AI to improve policy making in South Africa. The center operationalise this focus by prototyping AI tools, developing AI training and supporting AI usage readiness in the public sector > > Stern Center for Business and Human Rights <https://bhr.stern.nyu.edu/> at New York University, United States of America > The Stern Center for Business and Human Rights has a general focus on business and human rights. One of the center’s programs delves in technology and democracy, exploring ways to reduce harms associated with social media, artificial intelligence, online gaming, and 3D immersive platforms. > > We look forward to fostering collaboration with these new centers and advancing the goals outlined in the 2024–2026 NoC Roadmap as the Network continues to grow! > > Best regards, > > Armando – On behalf of the NoC Secretariat. > > <image.png>

March 7, 2026

Programme and registration: Undone Computer Science, Luxembourg & hybrid, 23-25 March 2026

by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay

Dear all, Please find below the programme and registration for the interdisciplinary conference Undone Computer Science, on epistemological and ethical aspects of research in computer science. This year, many contributions are related to sustainability. Kind regards, Melanie *** CALL FOR PARTICIPATION — please share this invitation with your colleagues and networks (apologies for cross-posting) 2nd conference on *Undone Science in Computer Science* — A conference to reflect on epistemological and ethical dimensions of computer science * University of Luxembourg (Belval campus), *March 23–25, 2026*. * Programme and accepted talks: https://www.undonecs.org/2026/programme.html * Registration & travel information: https://www.undonecs.org/2026/registration.html (Early bird rates until **February 16**) * Some limited travel funding is available. INVITED SPEAKERS * Tomas Petricek (Charles University, Prague) * TBA PRESENTATION We are pleased to invite computer scientists from across the field, as well as also philosophers of science, social scientists, etc., who work on computer-science-related topics, to attend the second *Undone Computer Science* conference, organised by researchers from CNRS, INRIA and the University of Luxembourg. The goal of our conference is to provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the *epistemological and ethical aspects of computer science*. We propose as a theme the concept of undone science [1,2]: the notion that areas of research may remain incomplete, overlooked, or unfunded despite being found worthy of exploration by some—and the exploration into the causes of these situations. Any discussion of systematic lack of production or dissemination of knowledge is welcome, whether in a specific area or in computer science in general, whether past or present; whether due to limitations of available methodologies, blind spots of dominant paradigms, institutional and industrial biases, lack of social representation, or other factors. Undone science offers a broad and open-ended line of inquiry capable of inspiring fascinating talks—yet sufficiently focused to bring together, around a common topic, all kinds of researchers interested in discussing the ethical and epistemological dimensions of our field. The programme with accepted abstracts is available here: <https://www.undonecs.org/2026/programme.html>. Previous editions including recorded talks are available from <https://undonecs.org/>, if you would like to get a sense of the range of the conference. We are looking forward to your participation. [1] D. J. Hess (2016). Undone Science: Social Movements, Mobilized Publics, and Industrial Transitions. MIT Press. ISBN 9780262529495. [2] Frickel, S., Gibbon, S., Howard, J., Kempner, J., Ottinger, G., & Hess, D. J. (2010). Undone Science: Charting Social Movement and Civil Society Challenges to Research Agenda Setting. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 35(4), 444–473. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162243909345836 REGISTRATION & ATTENDING * Please register at https://www.undonecs.org/2026/registration.html Early bird rates are until **February 16th**. * There is a small registration fee, with an option to waive the fee for researchers who might need it. Please find more information on the registration & travel info page. * The talks will also be streamed online during the conference. Online registration is free. * The local organisers have negociated a preferential price with the hotel Ibis Esch Belval located at walking distance to the conference site. We have a number of rooms pre-booked until February 28th. In order to book a room, there is a form to fill in and return to the hotel by e-mail, which you can obtain by writing to us at undonecs-2026(a)sciencesconf.org. See our registration & travel information page above for more recommendations. * Two social events take place in Luxembourg City: the social dinner on Tuesday 24th and a city tour after the conference. * We can cover the travel and accommodation expenses for a limited number of participants (with priority given to the authors of accepted submissions). Requests should be sent to undonecs-2026(a)sciencesconf.org * The campus has good accessibility and we strive to make our conference accessible. Special requests may be indicated in the registration form and sent to snt-events(a)uni.lu Feel free to inquire with the organisers if needed. ORGANISATION COMMITTEE PC Chairs Enka Blanchard (CNRS) — principal chair Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay (CNRS) Sophie Quinton (INRIA) Lê Thành Dũng (Tito) Nguyễn (CNRS) General Chairs Enka Blanchard (CNRS) Guillaume Munch-Maccagnoni (INRIA) Local Organisers Peter Roenne (Univ. Luxembourg) — local chair Peter Ryan (Univ. Luxembourg) Valérie Schafer (Univ. Luxembourg) -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Center for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

Feb. 5, 2026

Fwd: Call “Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the Legitimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science” 10 to 12 June 2026 at the Universitat Politècnica de València

by Guio Espanol, Armando

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Fuster, Mayo" <Mayo.Fuster(a)alumni.eui.eu> To: "network-bounces(a)server-nexa.polito.it" < network-bounces(a)server-nexa.polito.it> Cc: Bcc: Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 23:21:26 +0000 Subject: Call “Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the Legitimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science” 10 to 12 June 2026 at the Universitat Politècnica de València Dear NoC colleagues I hope this message finds you well :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am Mayo Fuster Morell, today writing as Chair of the COST Action PWILL on intersectional feminist applied to digital platforms, and I share with NoC birthday day! 🙂 I am co organizing a track entitled *“Open, Collaborative and Participative Science: Rethinking the LegThank you very much for your time and consideration.itimacy of Knowledge, the Policies and the Future of Science”*, which will take place within the framework of the *European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation (Eu-SPRI Forum) Annual Conference 2026*, *“Questioning the Contributions of Science and Innovation to Society”*, held from *10 to 12 June 2026* at the *Universitat Politècnica de València*. I am reaching out to this community because many have made important contributions in this area, and I would encourage you to send a contribution (Deadline 16 of February). Through COST Action PWILL ( www.pwill. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.pwill.net&d=DwMGaQ&…>eu), if selected for the program, we can cover subsistence expenses in Valencia, and travel cost (from Europe). We are also planning to develop a *special issue* based on contributions to the track, which could offer an additional publication opportunity. The track aims to bring together leading scholars and practitioners working in the field, and we see it as a strong space for exchange and networking. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me by email or via *Telegram or WhatsApp* at *+34 648 877 748*. I would appreciate it if you could also help us spread the call for papers (below) among those that might be interested. Last but not least, of course, the plan includes a paella cooked by me for celebrating the NoC connection, and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea under the so unique Valencia lighfull light :-) In hope and solidarity! Mayo Fuster Morell Call for papers - Track *Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures *(Deadline: 16 February 2026) EU-SPRI Annual Conference 2026 *Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society* 10 - 12 June 2026 Venue: Universitat Politècnica de València Address: Edificio 8E, Acceso J – Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 - n Deadline: 16 February 2026 Below, we provide the call for the specific track on *Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures* that will be part of the general conference on “European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation” (Eu-SPRI Forum) Annual Conference 2026: *Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society, *10 - 12 June 2026, Universitat Politècnica de València. Abstracts can be submitted through the ConfTool Platform (*See link <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.conftool.com_euspr…>*): https://www.conftool.com/euspri2026/index.php?page=index <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.conftool.com_euspr…> Please submit your extended abstract (1,000–2,500 words) no later than 16 February 2026. Kindly note that this deadline is final and will not be extended. Please be advised that although you can submit more than one abstract, during the conference, authors can only present one paper each. If you require assistance with the submission of your abstract, please do not hesitate to contact us at euspri2026(a)conftool.com Conference website: *https://euspri2026.webs.upv.es/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__euspri2026.webs.upv.es…>* Track Coordinators: Mayo Fuster Morell1,2(mfuster(a)cyber.harvard.edu); Álvaro Fernández-Baldor3(alferma2(a)upv.es); André Sica de Campos4 ( prpf3(a)unicamp.br) Janaina Pamplona da Costa4 (jpcosta(a)unicamp.br) Alejandro Fernández del Río5 (alejandro.fernandez-rio(a)uv.es) Organization(s): 1: Chair, PWILL COST Action – Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab; 2: Faculty Affiliated, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard; 3: INGENIO (CSIC - Universitat Politècnica de València), Spain; 4: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil; 5: Universitat de València, Spain ……………. Track: Open, Collaborative and Participatory Science: Rethinking knowledge Legitimacy, Policy and Science futures Track rationale Since the beginning of the 21st century, knowledge production, science and innovation systems have undergone profound transformations driven by agendas of *openness*, *participation* and *collaboration*. Commons-based peer production, open science, citizen science, co-production, and digital research platforms have been promoted as pathways towards more democratic, transparent, inclusive and impactful knowledge systems. At the same time, these developments have raised critical concerns about power asymmetries, data extractivism, platformisation, corporate capture, epistemic injustice and new forms of enclosure within science. This track theme starts from this debate and with the final optic of rethinking which models for science future. The track aims to connect communities that have worked closely related issues (commons theory and commons-based peer production, open science, citizen science and STI policy studies), and brings together debates that have often evolved in parallel: - research on open science, citizen and participatory science, and collaborative knowledge production in science; - work on commons theory, peer production, platforms and infrastructures beyond and in science; - and science, technology and innovation (STI) policy studies concerned with governance, evaluation, inclusion and legitimacy; as well as, data, knowledge and technological policies in knowledge economy and society. We propose an integrated space to rethink what “open” and “participatory” science mean, for whom they work, and under which socio-economic, political and technological conditions. The track foregrounds questions of power, inequality and governance, examining when openness and participation foster commons, epistemic justice and democratic innovation — and when they instead reproduce extractive, tokenistic or exclusionary dynamics. Key questions The track invites contributions that address, among others, the following questions: - Open and participatory science: what, how, who and for whom?: Under which conditions do openness and participation enable inclusion, empowerment and epistemic justice in science and innovation? - Science as commons, platform or infrastructure: How do different conceptualizations of science shape governance models, ownership, participation and accountability? - Power, inequality and capture: When do open and participatory models counter enclosure and concentration of power, and when do they enable new forms of privatization, data extraction and surveillance? - From contribution to co-production: How can participatory and citizen science move beyond data extraction and tokenism toward genuine co-design, shared decision-making and collective ownership? - Institutional and policy interfaces: How are universities, research organizations, funding agencies and STI policies adapting (or failing to adapt) to collaborative and participatory modes of knowledge production? - Evaluation, legitimacy and impact: How can evaluation frameworks recognize social learning, empowerment, collective outcomes and epistemic diversity within current performance-based systems? - Digitalization, AI and platforms: How do digital platforms, AI and data-intensive research reshape participation, openness and power relations in science? Scope and contributions The track welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological and practice-oriented contributions from STS, innovation studies, policy studies, commons based peer production, platform studies, environmental governance, public health, education and related fields. We particularly encourage: - Analyses of open science, citizen science, co-production and commons-based approaches in different institutional and geographical contexts (Global North and South); - Studies on epistemic justice, indigenous and experiential knowledges, gender intersectional approaches and feminist epistemologies, and the reconfiguration of expertise; - Research on digital platforms, data justice and AI in science, and knowledge and technological policies in knowledge production mediated by technology; - Policy-oriented contributions to governance, funding instruments, indicators and evaluation; - Methodological innovations, including participatory action research, digital tools for engagement, arts-based and creative methods, participatory mapping and storytelling. Proposed structure The track will consist of presentation sessions of papers selected from the general EuSPRI call distributed among the following three streams, introductory keynotes, and a final roundtable debate involving all track contributors. *Stream 1 – Openness, Commons and Platforms in Science: Historical Lessons and Emerging Debates * Insights from commons-based peer production and platform studies, including debates on openness, AI and data-intensive research. *Invited keynote and discussant presentations (planned), followed by open debate.* *Stream 2 – Citizen and Participatory Science: From Contribution to Co-production * Exploring collaborative and citizen-led research as practices of commoning, empowerment and epistemic justice, and critically assessing risks of extractivism and tokenism. *Invited keynote and discussant presentations (planned), followed by open debate.* *Stream 3 – Governance and Policy Interfaces of Open and Participatory Science * Focusing on STI policy, institutional change, evaluation, platformisation, inclusion and legitimacy. *Final Roundtable – Rethinking Science for Democratic and Transformative Innovation Systems* Dialogue between researchers, practitioners and policy actors on future pathways for open, collaborative and participatory science. Outcomes The track aims to strengthen dialogue across diverse research communities and between academia, practice and policy, in order to define common actions and agendas for democratic models for science future. The convenors plan to develop a special issue or edited collection based on selected contributions. Support The track organization is supported by the COST ACTION PWILL Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab, a paneuropean network of 49 countries working on intersectional gender approaches to collaborative digital platforms (*www.pwill.eu <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.pwill.eu&d=DwMGaQ&c…>* ). «·´`·.(*·.¸(`·.¸ ¸.·´)¸.·*).·´`·» «·´¨*·¸¸« Mayo Fuster Morell ».¸.·*¨`·» @Lilaroja «·´`·.(¸.·´(¸.·* *·.¸)`·.¸).·´`·» Fellow. Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Harvard University. Researcher. Institute of Government and Public Policies. Autonomous University of Barcelona. 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Feb. 4, 2026

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE NEWSLETTER OF INSEIT?

by director＠inseit.eu

Dear Netsociety, If possible, please distribute to your members the Winter 2026 Newsletter of the International Society for Ethics and Information Technology (INSEIT) https://inseit.eu/ It contains: -call for the next two INSEIT fellowships, -calls for nominations for the next Weizenbaum award, -announcement of the next CEPE 2027 conference in Turku, Finland, May 26-28 -report on the last Computer Ethics: Philosophical Enquiry conference in Rome 2025, -reports of the two INSEIT fellows 2024-2025 -INSEIT member news -Judith Simon interview as a member spotlight -books in print and calls of various international conferences on computer and information ethics in 2026-2027. Thank you, Maria Bottis INSEIT Director

Jan. 30, 2026

Webinar: Governing AI Beyond the Global North

by Chinmayi Arun

Dear All, I hope your weeks are off to a great start! My colleague Kenzo Soares, the Yale ISP Majority World Initiative Fellow, has put together the following webinar. Sharing in case anyone wants to join. Kenzo (kenzo.soares(a)yale.edu) can answer any questions that you might have. Best, Chinmayi Webinar: Governing AI Beyond the Global North — Emerging Frameworks in the Majority World Zoom Registration link <https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mtLzBflASTuOx_ZPZvT8sA#/registrati…> *Carlos Affonso Souza, Jhalak Kakkar, & Paolo S. Tamase* *Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de JaneiroCentre for Communication Governance, National Law University DelhiUniversity of Philippines College of Law* How are countries in the Majority World shaping AI governance beyond US and European frameworks? This webinar brings together leading scholars to examine how emerging AI laws in Brazil, India, and the Philippines are influencing global technology policy, electoral integrity, and AI safety. Featuring Carlos Affonso Souza (Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro), Jhalak Kakkar (Centre for Communication Governance, National Law University Delhi), and Paolo S. Tamase (University of the Philippines College of Law), the discussion will highlight both the innovations and challenges involved in building a truly global understanding of AI governance. The conversation will be moderated by Kenzo Soares (Information Society Project, Yale Law School). *Carlos Affonso Souza <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mai…>* is Director of the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS Rio) and a professor at UERJ Law School. He holds a JD from PUC-Rio and master’s and doctoral degrees in Civil Law from UERJ. He teaches at FGV and PUC-Rio, with expertise spanning intellectual property, AI law, contracts, and torts. *Jhalak M. Kakkar <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mai…>* is Executive Director of the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi and a Visiting Professor at NLU Delhi. She serves on the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) Multistakeholder Experts Group Plenary and the Working Group on Data Governance. She is also an Expert member of the UN Broadband Commission Working Group on AI Capacity Building. *Paolo S. Tamase <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.mai…>* is Associate Dean and Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law. He earned a BS in Business Economics (magna cum laude) and a Juris Doctor (cum laude, valedictorian) from the University of the Philippines. His work examines legal and ethical questions around AI in legal research, as well as AI issues related to electoral integrity and constitutional law. The webinar will take place via Zoom.

Jan. 19, 2026

Re: [netsociety] Call for Interest: Strategic Multistakeholder Dialogue at the India AI Impact Summit

by Jhalak Kakkar

Hello NoC Colleagues Happy new year! The Centre for Communication Governance <https://ccgdelhi.org/> (CCG) at the National Law University Delhi and the Global Network Initiative <https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/> (GNI) would like to invite you to the Strategic Multistakeholder Dialogue on AI Governance <https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/enabling-multistakeholder-approaches-to…> (MAP AI), taking place in New Delhi on 16th and 17th February 2026, in advance of the India AI Impact Summit, 2026. Ahead of the Summit, the Global Network Initiative and the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi will convene this in-person Dialogue as part of a joint initiative to strengthen inclusive, informed, and multistakeholder engagement in AI governance. The Dialogue is convened as part of our new project on advancing Multistakeholder Approaches to Participation in AI Governance (MAP-AI) <https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/enabling-multistakeholder-approaches-to…> . The Dialogue will consist of two invitation-only convenings, designed to support shared learning and forward-looking policy dialogue ahead of the Summit: 16 February 2026: Shared Learning Forum on AI This forum will bring together researchers, academics, civil society, think tanks, and members of the technical community for collective learning and knowledge exchange. The Forum will create space to surface emerging research, share regional and lived perspectives, and deepen common understanding of key AI governance challenges. 17 February 2026: Multistakeholder Convening on AI Governance This convening will bring together representatives from governments, companies, civil society, academia, think tanks, and the technical community for structured dialogue on AI governance issues relevant to the Summit. Discussions will focus on policy-relevant insights, governance approaches, and practical considerations for responsible AI development and deployment. Across both days, discussions will be informed by priority themes emerging from the Summit agenda and from consultations led by GNI and CCG. The sessions will provide space for in-depth exchange on the opportunities, risks, safeguards, and governance considerations associated with AI technologies, with an emphasis on Global South leadership and participation. Participants interested in attending these discussions are invited to complete this Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctH9wlPf0tISklwkZ2bpiLduTndy6E8_J…> to RSVP. For anyone looking for travel support - you can email at - ccginfo(a)nludelhi.ac.in with your full name, designation and organisation, and details on your work on AI. Please share these details by Friday Jan 16th. We are prioritising travel support for the Global South. Best wishes Jhalak *Jhalak Mrignayani Kakkar * *Executive Director | Visiting Professor* *B.A. / LL.B (Hons.) (NUJS), LL.M (Harvard Law School, Fulbright Nehru Scholar)* *Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University Delhi* *Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078* *www.ccgdelhi.org <http://www.ccgdelhi.org/>*. https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/ <https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/>. http://www.nludelhi.ac.in/ On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM Jhalak Kakkar <jhalak.kakkar(a)nludelhi.ac.in> wrote: > Dear NoC colleagues, > > In advance of and alongside the February 2026 India AI Impact Summit > <https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/about-summit>, the Centre for > Communication Governance <https://ccgdelhi.org/> (CCG) at the National > Law University Delhi and the Global Network Initiative (GNI) will host a > “Strategic Multistakeholder Dialogue” (Dialogue) in New Delhi, as part of > our new project on advancing Multistakeholder Approaches to Participation > in AI governance (MAP-AI) > <https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/enabling-multistakeholder-approaches-to…> > . > > As part of the Dialogue, we will organize two events: > > - > > A shared learning Forum on AI on 16 February for academics, think tank > and civil society experts, and researchers. > - > > A multistakeholder event on AI governance on 17 February for > high-level company, think tank, civil society, academic, foundation, > government, and international organization leaders. > > These invitation-only convenings will focus on the key themes highlighted > in the Summit agenda and identified by consultations by GNI and CCG. We aim > to foster in-depth discussions among diverse participants on the associated > opportunities, risks, harms, mitigations, and other considerations of AI > technologies that might otherwise not be understood without diverse civil > society participation. Our activities will be organized in order to > identify and promote multistakeholder insights with the aim for these to be > incorporated into the formal Summit discussions and outputs. > > We are opening a Call for Interest <https://forms.gle/TG8eu6KBFKFJppu36> from > academics, think tank and civil society experts, and researchers who wish > to participate in these Dialogue events (both days) in New Delhi. Please > fill out the form by December 10, 2025 to be considered for participation. > > We also have limited travel support to support the participation of > stakeholders working in Global South countries. If you would like to > apply for travel support, please additionally fill out this form > <https://airtable.com/appIMhewt2kRC1xFg/pagXEh6zxyXokJ8aQ/form> by > December 10, 2025. > > The high-level criteria to be used in determining invitations and travel > support are below. > > - > > Demonstrated expertise in tech policy, or digital rights, or technical > systems, or other relevant domains. > - > > Demonstrated expertise in our tentative event themes (global AI > governance, trust & safety in AI, context-driven AI infrastructure, and AI > inclusion & access), including published work or other relevant outputs. > - > > Experts from a range of sectors. > - > > Experts from a range of regions, with an emphasis on the Global South. > - > > A diversity of perspectives. > > > Thank you so much! We appreciate your time and interest in attending these > events. > > Best, > > Jhalak > > > *Jhalak Mrignayani Kakkar * > > *Executive Director | Visiting Professor* > > *B.A. / LL.B (Hons.) (NUJS), LL.M (Harvard Law School, Fulbright Nehru > Scholar)* > > *Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University Delhi* > > *Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078* > > *www.ccgdelhi.org <http://www.ccgdelhi.org/>*. > https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/ <https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/> > . http://www.nludelhi.ac.in/ >

Jan. 15, 2026

Re: [netsociety] Sharing Insights: Policy Brief from the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra

by Alex Gakuru

Gratitude, Isobel for sharing! As read through, note a mention of *proposed* (now moribund) *Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Bill*. 2023. I proudly led the efforts to kill it;-). (see *Why IT experts want State to reject the new robotics bill * https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/why-it-experts-want-state-to… - *paywall*) also reported here: https://techmoran.com/2024/02/08/experts-reject-the-proposed-robotics-bill/ ) Beyond the title, the proposed legislation had really nothing addressing AI regulation. It essentially set out to establish a new "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Society" - a state-funded institution to (weirdly) license the practice of AI locally. In which case, Kenyans are better served without such a new legislative chokehold on evolving technology and society, never mind exists Societies Act mandate for new societies registration. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/1968/4/eng@2022-12-31 again, thanks heaps! greetings, a. On Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM Isobel Acquah <iacquah(a)certafoundation.rw> wrote: > Alex, absolutely. > > Please see our 2024 Report > < > https://www.certafoundation.rw/resource/state-of-ai-regulation-in-africa-tr… > >that > expands on the same. > > Kind regards, > > Isobel > > On Sat, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Greetings from Nairobi, > > > > Thanks for sharing your initiative Fabiola. I didn't know about it until > > now. > > > > Kindly note that some African countries current AI position is > > having no policy as their policy, especially when dealing with a moving > > target which Artificial Intelligence is. > > > > Kindest regards, > > > > Alex > > > > On Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:01 PM Uwera Fabiola <fuwera(a)certafoundation.rw> > > wrote: > > > > > Dear fellow members of the Global Network of Internet and Society > > Research > > > Centers (NoC), > > > > > > In collaboration with the Global Network of the Internet Society, we > had > > > the privilege of convening stakeholders from over 20 countries for the > > > Africa > > > AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, > > held > > > on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. > > > > > > On behalf of the Center for Law and Innovation at the Certa > Foundation, I > > > am pleased to share the attached policy brief, > > > < > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEJOzdZA_muimNXkz8Gp6ZAiLQJXlrna/view> > > > which > > > captures the collective insights and lessons learned from these > > stakeholder > > > engagements. > > > > > > Beyond the technical outcomes, the partnerships and friendships > > established > > > during the meeting were equally meaningful. We are especially grateful > > for > > > Guio Armando, Fabro Steibel, Marcus Siewert, and Fieseler Christian for > > > their invaluable contributions and for sharing their diverse global > > > experiences. > > > > > > During the meeting, several stakeholders expressed strong support for > the > > > NoC to establish an African Regional Hub within its network. This hub > > would > > > be dedicated to advancing African priorities in AI and digital > > governance. > > > We hope this initiative marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, > and > > we > > > look forward to working alongside you and other networks to shape > > Africa’s > > > AI ecosystem. > > > > > > Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would > > like > > > to discuss potential ideas for future collaboration. > > > > > > Happy holidays! > > > > > > Best, > > > Fabiola > > > > > > > > > Fabiola Uwera | *Associate Director Certa Foundation* > > > > > > T: +250788266460 > > > > > > E: fuwera@certafoundation. rw <http://certafoundation.rw/> > > > > > > 1st Floor, ECD Plaza, 23 KN 4 Ave > > > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/23+KN+4+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g> > > > > > > [image: LinkedIn icon] [image: Twitter icon] > > > _______________________________________________ > > > netsociety mailing list > > > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > > > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > netsociety mailing list > > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > > > > > -- > > > *Isobel Acquah * *| Africa Director Certa Foundation* > > *T:* +250792400999 > > *E: iacquah(a)certafoundation.rw <iacquah(a)certafoundation.rw>* > 1st Floor, ECD Plaza , 23 KN 4 Ave > > > [image: LinkedIn icon] > <https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-certa/?originalSubdomain=rw> > [image: Twitter icon] [image: Instagram icon] > <https://www.instagram.com/certafoundation/> > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety >

Dec. 22, 2025

Re: [netsociety] Sharing Insights: Policy Brief from the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra

by Isobel Acquah

Alex, absolutely. Please see our 2024 Report <https://www.certafoundation.rw/resource/state-of-ai-regulation-in-africa-tr…>that expands on the same. Kind regards, Isobel On Sat, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Greetings from Nairobi, > > Thanks for sharing your initiative Fabiola. I didn't know about it until > now. > > Kindly note that some African countries current AI position is > having no policy as their policy, especially when dealing with a moving > target which Artificial Intelligence is. > > Kindest regards, > > Alex > > On Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:01 PM Uwera Fabiola <fuwera(a)certafoundation.rw> > wrote: > > > Dear fellow members of the Global Network of Internet and Society > Research > > Centers (NoC), > > > > In collaboration with the Global Network of the Internet Society, we had > > the privilege of convening stakeholders from over 20 countries for the > > Africa > > AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, > held > > on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. > > > > On behalf of the Center for Law and Innovation at the Certa Foundation, I > > am pleased to share the attached policy brief, > > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEJOzdZA_muimNXkz8Gp6ZAiLQJXlrna/view> > > which > > captures the collective insights and lessons learned from these > stakeholder > > engagements. > > > > Beyond the technical outcomes, the partnerships and friendships > established > > during the meeting were equally meaningful. We are especially grateful > for > > Guio Armando, Fabro Steibel, Marcus Siewert, and Fieseler Christian for > > their invaluable contributions and for sharing their diverse global > > experiences. > > > > During the meeting, several stakeholders expressed strong support for the > > NoC to establish an African Regional Hub within its network. This hub > would > > be dedicated to advancing African priorities in AI and digital > governance. > > We hope this initiative marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, and > we > > look forward to working alongside you and other networks to shape > Africa’s > > AI ecosystem. > > > > Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would > like > > to discuss potential ideas for future collaboration. > > > > Happy holidays! > > > > Best, > > Fabiola > > > > > > Fabiola Uwera | *Associate Director Certa Foundation* > > > > T: +250788266460 > > > > E: fuwera@certafoundation. rw <http://certafoundation.rw/> > > > > 1st Floor, ECD Plaza, 23 KN 4 Ave > > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/23+KN+4+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g> > > > > [image: LinkedIn icon] [image: Twitter icon] > > _______________________________________________ > > netsociety mailing list > > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > > > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > -- *Isobel Acquah * *| Africa Director Certa Foundation* *T:* +250792400999 *E: iacquah(a)certafoundation.rw <iacquah(a)certafoundation.rw>* 1st Floor, ECD Plaza , 23 KN 4 Ave [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-certa/?originalSubdomain=rw> [image: Twitter icon] [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/certafoundation/>

Dec. 22, 2025

Re: [netsociety] Sharing Insights: Policy Brief from the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra

by Alex Gakuru

Greetings from Nairobi, Thanks for sharing your initiative Fabiola. I didn't know about it until now. Kindly note that some African countries current AI position is having no policy as their policy, especially when dealing with a moving target which Artificial Intelligence is. Kindest regards, Alex On Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 5:01 PM Uwera Fabiola <fuwera(a)certafoundation.rw> wrote: > Dear fellow members of the Global Network of Internet and Society Research > Centers (NoC), > > In collaboration with the Global Network of the Internet Society, we had > the privilege of convening stakeholders from over 20 countries for the > Africa > AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, held > on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. > > On behalf of the Center for Law and Innovation at the Certa Foundation, I > am pleased to share the attached policy brief, > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEJOzdZA_muimNXkz8Gp6ZAiLQJXlrna/view> > which > captures the collective insights and lessons learned from these stakeholder > engagements. > > Beyond the technical outcomes, the partnerships and friendships established > during the meeting were equally meaningful. We are especially grateful for > Guio Armando, Fabro Steibel, Marcus Siewert, and Fieseler Christian for > their invaluable contributions and for sharing their diverse global > experiences. > > During the meeting, several stakeholders expressed strong support for the > NoC to establish an African Regional Hub within its network. This hub would > be dedicated to advancing African priorities in AI and digital governance. > We hope this initiative marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, and we > look forward to working alongside you and other networks to shape Africa’s > AI ecosystem. > > Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like > to discuss potential ideas for future collaboration. > > Happy holidays! > > Best, > Fabiola > > > Fabiola Uwera | *Associate Director Certa Foundation* > > T: +250788266460 > > E: fuwera@certafoundation. rw <http://certafoundation.rw/> > > 1st Floor, ECD Plaza, 23 KN 4 Ave > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/23+KN+4+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g> > > [image: LinkedIn icon] [image: Twitter icon] > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)server-nexa.polito.it > https://server-nexa.polito.it/mailman/listinfo/netsociety >

Dec. 20, 2025

Sharing Insights: Policy Brief from the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra

by Uwera Fabiola

Dear fellow members of the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC), In collaboration with the Global Network of the Internet Society, we had the privilege of convening stakeholders from over 20 countries for the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, held on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. On behalf of the Center for Law and Innovation at the Certa Foundation, I am pleased to share the attached policy brief, <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEJOzdZA_muimNXkz8Gp6ZAiLQJXlrna/view> which captures the collective insights and lessons learned from these stakeholder engagements. Beyond the technical outcomes, the partnerships and friendships established during the meeting were equally meaningful. We are especially grateful for Guio Armando, Fabro Steibel, Marcus Siewert, and Fieseler Christian for their invaluable contributions and for sharing their diverse global experiences. During the meeting, several stakeholders expressed strong support for the NoC to establish an African Regional Hub within its network. This hub would be dedicated to advancing African priorities in AI and digital governance. We hope this initiative marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, and we look forward to working alongside you and other networks to shape Africa’s AI ecosystem. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss potential ideas for future collaboration. Happy holidays! Best, Fabiola Fabiola Uwera | *Associate Director Certa Foundation* T: +250788266460 E: fuwera@certafoundation. rw <http://certafoundation.rw/> 1st Floor, ECD Plaza, 23 KN 4 Ave [image: LinkedIn icon] [image: Twitter icon]

Dec. 18, 2025