FIRe

The Fifth Industrial Revolution
Innovation. Emerging Tech. Sustainability.

AI & STEM PARTNERSHIPS HUB

Connecting you to world class support services and meaningful engagement:

Solutions.
Acceleration.
Investor Readiness.
Funding.
Training and capacity building.
Coaching and Mentorship.

CONSULTING

We connect you to world class experts to drive projects, optimize operations and accelerate growth.

BESPOKE EVENTS

Special events that we design together tailoring specific elements of the event to suit your specific audience and program objectives.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Community engagement is not only key for scaling future driven programs, it is good for the society. Reach out to us to increase your engagement.

18Sep

Internet Governance for the Humanitarian Sector

18/9/2024 07:00 AM
Online Event

The Internet Society Foundation is offering a fully sponsored Virtual Bespoke Training for the Humanitarian & Nonprofit/NGO Sector, September 2024 Cohort. Read more about the program and reserve your place.

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18Sep

Internet Governance for CIOs

18/9/2024 07:00 AM
Online Event

The Internet Society Foundation is offering a fully sponsored Virtual Bespoke Training for CIOs and equivalent roles (or their Learning Team) September 2024 Cohort. Read more about the program and reserve your place.

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19Sep

Tech Governance Innovation Forum & Training (Quarterly)

19/9/2024 10:00 AM - 20/9/2024 04:00 PM
Mahiga Mairu Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

AI Governance ● Internet Governance ● Cybersecurity ● Explore, learn and relearn emerging strategies and trends in tech governance innovation. ■ Best Practices. Effectiveness. Research. Collaboration. Accountability.

09Oct

World AI Summit

9/10/2024 09:00 AM - 10/10/2024 05:00 PM
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The only AI Summit in the world that matters ■ World Summit AI is the epicenter of AI innovation; where the boundaries of technology meet the forefront of business and societal transformation.

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05Nov

Internet Safety Festival & Roadshow

5/11/2024 09:00 AM
International Convention Centre, Bram Fischer Road, Durban Central, Durban, South Africa

The best and biggest yet! Look out for details..

11Nov

Africa Tech Festival

11/11/2024 09:00 AM
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Lower Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Africa Tech Festival is the continents largest landmark Tech event that brings together over 15,000 stakeholders.

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28Nov

Round table Pre Event: Africa AI & Sustainability Innovation Summit

28/11/2024 10:50 AM
Online Event

Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence ■ Get ready to be part of an extraordinary gathering of visionaries, pioneers, and innovators at the Africa Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summit 2024/25. This remarkable event is your gateway to shaping the future through groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge technologies.

07Dec

The Annual Partnerships Networking Conference

7/12/2024 09:00 PM
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Kindly contact us to engage with partnership managers from around the world at the next event.

13Dec

Sustainable AI Automation for the Manufacturing Sector

13/12/2024 10:00 AM
Online Event

23Jul

Africa AI & Sustainability Innovation Conference

23/7/2025 09:50 AM - 24/7/2025 04:50 PM
Location: To Be Announced

25Aug

Internet for Development Summit and Awards

25/8/2025 09:50 AM
Location: To Be Announced

The Internet has proven to be a successful catalyst for economic and social development around much of the world, in large part due to its open, interoperable, secure, and reliable structure and its multistakeholder governance. Join us as we learn, share and celebrate the drivers and innovators of the Internet for social and economic impact!

07Dec

The Annual Partnerships Networking Conference

7/12/2019 09:00 PM
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Kindly contact us to engage with partnership managers from around the world at the next event.

ISOC LEARNING

Want to master the fundamentals of the Internet? The Internet Society Foundation offers fully sponsored virtual courses with global certification. You can register for free for an international course in English, French, Spanish or Arabic. Some topics are for everyone, others for experts. [Learning Partner]

RCD AFRICA

The Regional Consortium for Development, is an award winning capacity building membership organization that has brought together and deployed thousands of development experts who use technology & engineering as an enabler to achieve the SDGs. [Implementation Partner]

INTERNET4DEV

The Internet for Development Global Community advocates for the use of the Internet for massive socio-economic impact. It brings together industry leaders & bold innovators, shares information for growth, and holds thought leadership discussions and networking events. [Outreach Partner]

IEEE Entrepreneurship

Connecting Tech Entrepreneurs to an Engineering Driven Global Innovation Network [Community Partner]

Startup Support

We share opportunities for startups to grow and network. We thrive on collective knowledge, learning and developing in collaboration with innovation ecosystems across the world.

GROW WITH GOOGLE

Explore training and tools to grow your business and online presence OR learn digital skills to grow your career and qualify for in-demand jobs. Google Career Certificates will help you prepare for jobs in high-growth fields in under six months, no relevant experience required. [Learning Partner]

GOOGLE CS FIRST

This program is an engaging way to get kids coding and exploring computer science. The curriculum is completely free and Google can send printed materials. All of the concepts use video tutorials to guide students through the theme-based units to create fun, interactive projects. [Learning Partner]

GCPIT

Best practices in promotion of international trade, collaboration, and partnerships. Foreign trade, bilateral investment, sustainable economic and technological cooperation. [Knowledge Partner]

Round the year engagement programs for both community and professionals.
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We believe in the democratization of technology and the internet. No one should be left behind. We therefore support a number of networks and programs to build capacity and prepare for the fifth industrial revolution.

● AFRICA TECH FESTIVAL
The largest digital infrastructure event in Africa focused on connecting the next billion people.
Driving Inclusive, Sustainable Growth Through Tech Investment. North Africa Com, East Africa Com, West Africa Com and South Africa Com.
Featuring AfricaTech, AHUB and the AfricaCom Awards.

● Thought Leadership research, forums and hackathons in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Block Chain Technologies and Big Data.
*Flagship Event: AI Symposium. A showcase of the future of communications, technology and development (comtecdev).
2025 Edition: Artificial Intelligence and Social Innovation, Bordeaux, France.

● INTERNET FOR DEVELOPMENT
#internet4dev (and its Future Work-Force Program)
A global community program that advocates for the use of the internet and STEM for massive socio-economic and educational impact, and bridges the skills gap created by the mismatch of education and industry.

● The Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) Africa Innovation Challenge
The challenge is targeted at identifying and supporting young African innovators and ecosystem enablers.

● Internet Safety and Child Online Protection
Consultations and Implementation in collaboration with Communication Authorities, as well as roll out of training programs in schools.

● Startup Innovation Accelerator Program
The program is custom made for those wanting to go beyond ideation or initial impact, to get the skills required to run a sustainable enterprise, and also for investor readiness.

● International Center for Enterprise Development
ICED (formerly ICSD) - a virtual platform for global integration and digitizing trade.

You may choose to support our community programs if that is your thing! Every little bit makes a difference. As we scale our digital skills, coding and entrepreneurship programs, we appreciate every one who joins this worthy cause. You can even request for a beneficiary be added.