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Second African Digital Humanism Summer School & Innovation Boot Camp

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Dates and Location

Full Event: 31 August – 08 September 2026
Location: Accra, Ghana

Summer School Component

Dates: August 31 – September 04, 2026 (Five-day program)

Digital Innovation Boot Camp Component

Dates: 7-8 September 2026 (Intensive, practice-oriented track)

๐Ÿ’ก Background and Focus (Digital Humanism – DIGHUM)

Digital Humanism is an emerging interdisciplinary movement examining the complex relationship between technology and humanity, with the goal of ensuring that technology is designed and used in ethical, inclusive, and society-benefiting ways.

This initiative aims to ensure Africa’s diverse voices, languages, and values shape the future of technology, rather than the continent being passive recipients of imported systems.

๐Ÿ“š Programme Thematic Strands

The Summer School is structured around the following themes:

  • Digital Inclusion and Equity
  • AI, Language and Culture
  • African Digital Governance and Policy
  • African Community-Driven Participatory Innovation
  • Global Perspectives and Ethics in Technology

Invited Speakers (to be confirmed)

Priority will be given to African voices and those engaged in concrete socio-technical initiatives. The diverse line-up will include:

  • Leading international scholars and practitioners in Digital Humanism, ICT4D, and AI ethics.
  • African experts in internet governance, digital rights, media, and innovation ecosystems.
  • Representatives from key institutions and networks engaged in technology and society debates.

๐ŸŒ Inclusiveness and Financial Support

The Summer School and Innovation Boot Camp aim to be tuition-free for all selected participants.

Travel scholarships will be available to support applicants who demonstrate both strong motivation and financial need, with attention to gender balance, regional diversity, and underrepresented institutions. External sponsoring is being sought for this support.

๐Ÿค Organization

The event is organized by the Digital Humanism Initiative in collaboration with African partners.

African Lead Institutions

  • University for Development Studies (UDS, Tamale, Ghana)
  • Internet Society (ISOC, Ghana Chapter, Accra)
  • University of Professional Studies (UPSA, Accra, Ghana)

Supporting Institutions

  • The Digital Humanism Initiative, TU-Wien
  • EURIDICE EU Digital Europe Project

๐Ÿ“ง Contact Information

For Africa:

Francis Saa-Dittoh (UDS, General Chair)
E: fdittoh@uds.edu.gh or franditt@gmail.com

For Europe:

Hannes Werthner: hannes.werthner@tuwien.ac.at
Hans Akkermans: hans.akkermans@akmc.nl
George Metakides: george@metakides.net

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