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World Internet Conference 2026 Preparations in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia is preparing to host the World Internet Conference 2026 in Addis Ababa, marking the first time the event will be held outside China.
Ethiopia's Ministry of Innovation and Technology has announced that Addis Ababa will host the World Internet Conference 2026 in September, making it the first country outside China to host this global digital summit. The event, which has been held annually in Wuzhen, China since 2014, will feature international technology leaders, policymakers, and industry experts focusing on internet governance, digital innovation, and technological development. The conference aims to position Ethiopia as a regional tech hub and support the nation's Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 02:53 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 02:53 UTC
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