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Dear all,</div>
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We are excited to invite you to register for the <b>2025 Internet Development Conference (IDC)</b>, taking place from
<b>21 to 23 January 2025</b> at the Skylight Hotel in <b>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</b>.</div>
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Hosted by Internet Society and Wingu Africa, this yearโs conference will focus on strengthening
<b>Internet infrastructure</b> and <b>regulatory frameworks</b> across Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Djibouti.</div>
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Building on the success of the 2020 Ethiopia IDC, the 2025 edition will bring together key players from the ICT sector, including policymakers, network engineers, businesses, and international organizations. Topics will range from establishing Internet Exchange
Points (IXPs) to supporting community networks and fostering the growth of the digital economy.</div>
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<b>Why Attend?</b></div>
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- Gain insights on overcoming regional Internet challenges</div>
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- Share knowledge and technical expertise across borders</div>
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- Foster collaboration to support initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA)</div>
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- Build valuable professional networks</div>
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<b>Date:</b> 21-23 January 2025</div>
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๐ <b>Location:</b> Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</div>
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<b>Register now to secure your spot</b>. [<a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-development-conference-2025/register/" target="_blank" id="OWAb307cd2f-a0e5-8fa0-4c70-f264db42cc2b" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-attrib-id="link-2bf9e1b6-20df-4b5a-b252-b659565c34ca">https://www.internetsociety.org/events/internet-development-conference-2025/register/</a>]</div>
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We look forward to seeing you in Addis Ababa to help shape the future of the Internet in the IGAD region!</div>
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Warm regards,</div>
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