Empowering West Africa’s Youth for a Digitally Inclusive Future
Apply for WAYIGF 2025
The West African Youth Internet Governance Forum (WAYIGF) is a dynamic, youth-led platform that brings together hundreds of young digital enthusiasts, professionals, and advocates from across the region. Hosted in Abuja, Nigeria in May 2025, the hybrid event aims to amplify youth voices in Internet governance and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, networks, and policy insights needed to shape West Africa’s digital future.
In alignment with the Global Digital Compact (GDC), WSIS+20, and growing debates on AI governance, WAYIGF serves as a regional catalyst for innovation, inclusion, and youth engagement in digital policymaking.
Join the WAIGF Youth Forum and connect with other young innovators and activists across West Africa. We’re working together to address internet challenges and create positive change.
2025 Key Activities
Pre-Forum Engagement
- #WAYIGF2025 Twitter Chats: Real-time Q&A and policy discussions on digital futures.
- Regional Tech Policy Hackathon: Youth-led innovation for policy transformation.
- Coordinator Video Campaign: Voices from across the region speaking in local languages.
Main Forum Highlights
- Keynote Addresses & Lightning Talks from AI experts, policymakers, and global organizations.
- Workshops & Side Chats led by partners such as META, ICANN, and ISOC.
- Video Collage & Storytelling: Highlighting youth contributions to digital governance.
- Networking Zones both onsite and online, for deepening collaboration across borders.
Hybrid Setup
- In-person venue: Abuja, Nigeria (FCT) with robust technical support.
- Virtual access: via Zoom, Webex, YouTube Live, and Twitter Spaces.
