International Conference on Digital Platform Governance at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, 11–13 February 2026
The Information, Communication, Technologies and Media Regulators Forum of South Africa and the Coalition of Organisations for the Promotion of the Digital Public Space in South Africa, as part of the Social Media 4 Peace project, will co-host the second edition of the International Conference on Digital Platform Governance, to be held at the Future Africa Campus of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, from 11 to 13 February 2026.
The event is organized with the support of UNESCO, the African Communication Regulation Authorities Network (ACRAN), the Francophone Network of Media Regulators (REFRAM), the I4T Knowledge Network, and the European Union.
Public plenaries and side events will run throughout the event, focusing on regional perspectives, thematic discussions, and multistakeholder collaboration. The conference brings together media regulatory networks, digital platforms, governments, electoral bodies, and civil society to advance human rights-based approaches to content governance. This event is part of UNESCO’s ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms worldwide.
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