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Dear Colleagues

Registration is still open for the “Exploring African ccTLDs: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities” Webinar that will take place on 18th April 2024 and will start at 9:00 UTC on the Zoom Platform.

The session will be moderated by Stephen Honlue, the Project Manager and Transformation Lead, AFRINIC.

With him on the panel will be: 

  1. Mr. Barrack Otieno - General Manager, Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD)
  2. Mr. Yazid Akanoh - Technical Engagement Specialist for Middle East and Africa, ICANN.
  3. Mr. Lucky Masilela - Chief Executive Officer, ZA Central Registry NPC
  4. Mr. Albert Kamga - Director of Standardisation and Cooperation , ANTIC

Why should you Attend?

One crucial aspect of Africa’s digital evolution is the use of Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs). ccTLDs are crucial in defining a nation's online presence and digital identity. This webinar will delve into the trends, challenges, and opportunities surrounding African ccTLDs, shedding light on their significance in the continent's digital journey.

At the end of the webinar, participants will:

  1. Gain insights into the current trends and developments shaping the African ccTLD landscape. This includes aspects such as registration patterns, domain growth, market dynamics, and emerging technologies impacting ccTLD management.
  2. Understand common challenges faced by African ccTLD registries, such as regulatory hurdles, technical infrastructure limitations, cybersecurity concerns, competition from generic TLDs and more.
  3. Uncover the diverse opportunities offered by African ccTLDs, through case studies and expert analysis. This includes leveraging domains for economic development, promoting local content and businesses, fostering digital innovation, enhancing online security and trust, and contributing to a vibrant digital ecosystem across the continent.
  4. Gain insights into the policy frameworks governing ccTLD management and governance in Africa, as well as the importance of collaboration and partnership in enhancing ccTLD ecosystems, equipping participants to engage in policy discourse and collaborative endeavours effectively.

Join us for an exciting panel discussion featuring representatives from some Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) across Africa and get a glimpse of how these institutions are influencing the direction of Africa's digital landscape.

Secure your spot and register here.

Be sure to save the date and spread the word as your participation is key to making these sessions a success!

Here's a glimpse of what's coming up next:

For the next three weeks, we have planned a three-part series of the Understanding the AFRINIC Policy.

  1. “Navigating the AFRINIC Policy Landscape” on 25th April 2024.

Explore the full schedule and learn more about each webinar on our Webinar Series Page.

Thank you for your continuous support. We look forward to having you join us for these insightful sessions!

Kind Regards,

AFRINIC Communications.