Technology Policy Hackathon

TechHive Advisory Africa helped organise and support the Technology Policy Hackathon, a multi‑week virtual programme focused on the governance of emerging technologies. Over six weeks, 60 participants from across Africa worked on real policy challenges, exploring issues like AI ethics, data governance and digital infrastructure, with expert mentoring and evaluation by a multi‑sector panel.Participants developed policy responses and real proposals, helping build practical capacity across the continent.

Privacy Camp

We have supported Privacy Camp over the years, a flagship digital rights andprivacy event organised by European Digital Rights (EDRi) with its partners. This annual gathering brings together digital rights advocates, activists, academics and policy‑makers from around Europe and beyond to tackle pressingissues in online human rights, privacy, digital freedoms and policy debates. Tech Hive Advisory’s involvement helped extend awareness and engagement onprivacy issues from an African perspective.

Adavize Alao Essay Competition

TechHive Advisory Africa partners with Lawyard annually on the Adavize Alao Essay Competition on Privacy and Data Protection, an annual contest celebrating legal scholarship and innovation. Set up in memory of Adavize Alao, a young lawyer and data protection advocate, the competition invites law students and lawyers to submit original essays on timely privacy and data protection topics.

ISACA  17th Annual Conference (2025)

We sponsored the ISACA Abuja 17th Annual Conference, a key gathering of professionals focused on digital trust, cybersecurity, risk, governance and compliance with the theme “AI and Digital Trust: Innovation, Risk andStrategies.” The event brought together industry leaders to share insights,strategies, and frameworks for responsibly adopting AI and strengtheningdigital trust across organisations.

TechFest2025 – Panel on AI for Africa

At TechFest 2025, Tech Hive Advisory hosted a panel session titled AI for Africa: Governance, Policy, and Quality. The discussion explored practical AI use cases for Africa’s development and why principles of AI governance matter.

FIPDCP Conference, Lomé

We supported participation in the Forum International sur la Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel (FIPDCP) held in Lomé, Togo. This forum brings together experts, policymakers, civil society, researchers, and institutions to share knowledge and advance governance and protection of personal data in the region, fostering collaboration on digital rights and regulatory frameworks.

AfricaAI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building

TechHive Advisory took part in the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building in Accra, Ghana. This convening gathered policymakers, regulators, innovators, civil society, and private sector leaders to discuss inclusive approaches to AI governance and building African capacity in AI policy design. The focus was on transforming policy aspirations intopractical action that reflects African realities and priorities.

Data Protection Compliance Day, Senegal

We participated in Data Protection Compliance Day in Senegal, a forum dedicated to enhancing understanding and implementation of data protection standards. The event provided a space for regulators, practitioners, and organisations toshare best practices, strengthen compliance frameworks, and discuss emerging privacy issues in the region.

African Deceptive Design Policy Hackathon

The African Deceptive Design Policy Hackathon in August 2022 united tech stakeholders to tackle deceptive design in Africa. Participants developedpolicy solutions and key recommendations, including legislation and ethical frameworks, to promote safe and responsible digital design across the continent.

Scholarship on IAPP Certifications

IAPP Tech Hive Advisory has provided over $50,000 in scholarships to support Africans pursuing IAPP certifications and training. This initiative helps build local expertise in privacy and data protection, empowering professionals across the continent with the skills and credentials needed to advance digital rights and compliance.

International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) Nairobi Conference 2023

TechHive Advisory sponsored the AIJA Nairobi Conference 2023, themed The Silicon Savannah: Emerging Trends, Doing Business in Kenya and Africa’s Tech Ecosystem. The event brought together lawyers and tech professionals to explore trends andopportunities in Africa’s growing tech landscape.

Free Consultation and Training

As part of our commitment to knowledge sharing, Tech Hive Advisory has providedover 500 hours of free consultations and training. This initiative helps organisations and professionals gain practical insights, strengthen their skills, and navigate complex technology, privacy, and policy challenges with confidence.