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WACREN 2026 Conference on Digital Sovereignty Opens in Banjul
The WACREN 2026 annual conference opened in Banjul on 23 March 2026, highlighting Africa’s digital sovereignty through open research and education networks.
The West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) opened its 2026 conference in Banjul on 23 March 2026 under the theme “Connected Futures: Advancing Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Through Open Collaboration.” Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, the event brings together researchers, educators, technologists, and policymakers to discuss regional connectivity, high‑performance computing, open data ecosystems, LoRaWAN gateways, and federated digital infrastructure. A highlight is the planned presidential launch of GAMREN, The Gambia’s Research and Education Network, which underscores the country’s commitment to digital transformation and positions GAMREN as a national development pillar.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, Banjul, The Gambia
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 03:05 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 03:05 UTC
- Source
- GAMREN News and Events
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