Hub
Unconference
2025
Join us in shaping the future of digital sovereignty in Africa! The Shoko Festival Hub Unconference 2025 is excited to announce its theme: “Decolonize the Internet.” As Africa continues to forge its digital identity, we recognize the critical importance of challenging colonial legacies embedded in internet infrastructure, biased AI, foreign fake news, data governance, and digital narratives.
Our Key Focus This Year Includes
#Hub2024
01
Bridging Digital Divides
• Panel discussions on digital sovereignty, data colonialism, and local internet governance
• Fireside chats with industry leaders, activists, and pioneers leading decolonization efforts.
02
Empowering Local voices
• Visual story tellers using on the cutting edge of digital media
• Lightning talks showcasing innovative civic tech and open data initiatives
• Masterclasses on digital skills, advocacy, and human rights in the digital space
03
Shaping an Africa-led Digital Future
• Open Data initiatives, Civic Tech startups & Artificial intelligence, augmented reality & creative approaches to african challenges
• Demonstrations, installations and exhibitions showcasing creative & digital initiatives.