Following the 17 December 2025, United Nations (Resolution 80/173), the United Nations General Assembly confirmed the IGF as a permanent forum.  As part of the Internet Governance Forum a global multi stakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet, the Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) provides a platform for deliberation on digital governance concerns in the country. Debates at this annual forum focus on broad areas such as the need for increased providing meaningful connectivity for everyone, security, digital trust, and stability of the internet. Mitigating these issues requires a multi-stakeholder cooperation.

The 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum will be held on July 30th, 2026 under the following themes:

• Artificial Intelligence Governance
• Cybersecurity and Trust
• Internet Rights and freedom
• Data Governance
• Digital Economy

The secretariat is now accepting session proposals that will shape the UIGF 2026 programme/Agenda

Important Dates:

• Call for session proposals opens: April 01, 2026
• Call for session proposals closes: May 31, 2026.
  

Please submit your session proposal here.

Note: Late submissions will not be accepted.
For any inquiries or require further information, please contact the secretariat at info@uigf.ug.