Webinar on Metaverse Regulation and Policy for African Countries – Jointly Organized by ATU & ITU

Draft Programme

1:00pm – 1:10pm

Opening Remarks

• John Omo, Secretary General, ATU
• Seizo Onoe, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU

1:10pm – 2:00pm

Session 1: Virtual Worlds & the Metaverse: Unlocking Africa’s Potential

Explore the transformative potential of virtual worlds and the metaverse in Africa’s digital landscape. This session will delve into the opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and social impact, while addressing the challenges of governance, infrastructure, and inclusion in shaping a sustainable digital future.

Moderator: Isaac Boateng, Standardization Coordinator, ATU

• James Olorundare, Principal Manager, Spectrum Administration Department, Nigerian Communications Commission/Vice-Chair of WG2 of ITU Focus Group on metaverse
• Pilar Orero, Professor, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
• Christina Yan Zhang, CEO, The Metaverse Institute

Questions & Answers

2:00pm – 2:50pm

Session 2: Navigating Governance in Virtual Worlds and the Metaverse: Policies for Africa’s Digital Evolution

This session delves into the regulatory challenges and opportunities presented by virtual worlds and the metaverse in Africa. It will explore key policy implications, including governance frameworks, digital rights, and cross-border collaboration.

Moderator: AnaMaria Meshkurti, Tech Investor and Strategic Board Member, AMVS Capital

• Hedaia-t-Allah Nabil, Director, Economic Affairs and International Indicators Department, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt
• Radia Funna, Founder and Principal, Build n Blaze, LLC and Vice -Chair of FG-MV WG6 on Security, Data & PII Protection
• Cristina Bueti, Counsellor, ITU

Questions & Answers

2:50pm – 3:00pm

Closing remarks

John Omo, Secretary General, ATU
Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, ITU

Contacts: Cristina Bueti (ITU) & ​Isaac Boateng (ATU)