One Platform. Two Powerful Outcomes. Africa’s digital future depends on one critical factor: TRUST. This year, the Data Protection Africa Summit and the Picasso Awards Africa come together again, bringing policy dialogue and innovation recognition onto one powerful continental platform. One gathering. Two powerful outcomes. • Conversations shaping Africa’s digital policy landscape • Recognition of the innovators advancing digital rights and responsible technology Convened by Africa Digital Rights Hub, this platform connects regulators, policymakers, innovators, and civil society working to build a trusted digital future for Africa. More conversations. More collaboration. More impact. Follow this page as we begin sharing conversations, insights, and stories shaping Africa’s digital future, and opportunities to partner with and support this growing movement.

The Infosec Champion of the Year award honours the individual who has gone beyond their job description to strengthen security, drive best practices, and make resilience a shared responsibility, not just a technical one. From bridging the gap between IT and business leadership to delivering measurable impact on their organisation's security posture, this award is for the person who makes everyone around them safer. Is that you — or someone you know? 👇 🗓️ Nominations close Friday, 10th July 2026 📩 Nominate now: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy #Cybersecurity

Children don't get to choose how their data is used — but we can choose to protect it. The Safeguarding Children's Data Award honours organisations and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to keeping young people safe in digital spaces, through age-appropriate design, digital literacy, parental controls, or privacy-by-design built specifically for children's products and services. Know someone stepping up for children's digital rights in Africa? Nominate them or yourself. 👇 🗓️ Nominations close Friday, 10th July 2026 📩 Submit your nomination: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ChildOnlineSafety

Behind every strong data protection culture is an authority willing to lead — not just regulate. The Most Outstanding DPA award honours a Data Protection Authority that has gone beyond enforcement to truly champion privacy rights, drive public awareness, and build trust through transparency and collaboration. Which DPA in Africa is setting that standard in your view? 👇 🗓️ Submit your nomination: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

Are you or your organisation doing exceptional work in data privacy, cybersecurity, or digital governance across Africa? Now is the time to put yourself forward. The PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 recognises the individuals, teams, and organisations doing the hard work of building a safer, more accountable digital Africa — and they deserve their moment in the spotlight. 10 categories. One continent. Countless stories worth telling. 📅 Nominations close Friday, 10th July 2026 — don't wait! 👉 Submit now: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

FAQ: When do entries close for the PICCASO Awards Africa 2026? Nominations close Friday, 10th July 2026. The deadline is almost here! Don't miss your chance to be recognised among Africa's finest in data privacy, protection, and digital governance. 👉 Submit your nominations NOW: piccasoawardsafrica.com #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

❓ FAQ: Can I edit my application after submission? Yes, changes can be made before the deadline by emailing nominations@piccasoawardsafrica.com. Link: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

❓ FAQ: How much does it cost to enter? PICCASO Awards Africa nominations are completely FREE. Submit your nominations before 19 June 2026. Link: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

❓ FAQ: Can I enter more than one category? Yes! You can submit nominations in multiple categories if eligible. Link: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

The Big Tech Accountability Summit is here, and I am excited to be part of it! Looking forward to the discussions on data protection and competition law, platform accountability and regulatory approaches to emerging challenges in the digital economy. See you then #BTASummit26

Behind landmark rulings, policy shifts, and regulatory milestones, there are law firms doing exceptional work. The Data Protection and Privacy Law Firm of the Year award recognises firms that have delivered outstanding client work, shaped policy, and advanced privacy practice in Africa over the past year. Outstanding legal minds deserve recognition. Submit your nomination: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

Children deserve the strongest protections in digital spaces. The Safeguarding Children's Data Award honours those going above and beyond to protect young people online: through age-appropriate design, digital literacy, parental controls, or privacy-by-design built specifically for children's products and services. Nominate an organisation or individual making a difference: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates

As AI reshapes our world, who's making sure it works for everyone — fairly, accountably, and transparently? The Responsible AI & Data Ethics award at PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 recognises leaders and initiatives building the ethical guardrails that technology needs. Frameworks, governance models, real-world impact — show us what responsible AI looks like in practice. Submit your nomination: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

Security is only as strong as the people who champion it every day. The Infosec Champion of the Year category honours individuals who have made a real dent in their organisation's security posture — bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership, and making resilience everyone's business. Nominate your InfoSec champion: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

Innovation in privacy isn't about theory, it's about new approaches that actually work. The Most Innovative Data Privacy Project award recognises initiatives that tackled data protection challenges in genuinely novel ways. If you've seen or led a project that broke the mould, this is the category to enter. Nominate here: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

The best privacy tools don't just tick boxes, they change how people and organisations relate to their data. PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 is calling out the Most Impactful Data Privacy Product: a platform, solution, or tool that has delivered real, measurable outcomes in securing, managing, or controlling personal data across Africa. Submit your entry: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

Regulation alone doesn't build trust — leadership does. The Most Outstanding Data Protection Authority award recognises a Data Protection Authority that has gone beyond enforcement to truly champion privacy rights, foster public awareness, and lead with transparency. Which DPA in Africa is setting that standard? Submit your nomination: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

A great Data Protection Officer doesn't just tick compliance boxes; they shift mindsets, influence leadership, and make privacy a business priority. Know someone doing exactly that? The Most Outstanding DPO category at PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 was made for them. Put their name forward and let their work speak for itself. Nominate now: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

At NADPA 2026 in Abidjan, the Africa Digital Rights Hub, in collaboration with Prism Institute, Professor Christopher Hodges OBE, Meta, and GSMA, convened critical discussions on Outcome-Based Regulatory Systems (OBCRS), responsible data sharing, scam disruption, privacy-by-design approaches, and cross-border data flows across Africa’s evolving digital ecosystem. As scams and digital fraud become increasingly sophisticated, stronger partnerships and smarter, outcome-based regulatory approaches will be key to protecting users while supporting innovation and digital growth across Africa. We are grateful to all our partners and speakers for contributing to these important conversations and helping shape the future of data governance in Africa #ADRH #NADPA2026 #DataProtection #DigitalRights #Africa #Privacy #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation

Behind every privacy-first organisation is a team doing the hard work quietly, consistently, brilliantly. The Data Protection / Privacy Team of the Year award shines a light on those teams. Whether they've overhauled data handling, navigated tough regulatory demands, or built a privacy programme from scratch, this one's for them. Nominate a deserving team: piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy

Someone out there is just five years into their career and already turning heads. The PICCASO Awards Africa 2026 Rising Star category is for them. If you know an emerging voice in Privacy, Compliance, InfoSec, or Data Ethics who's making waves before most people even find their footing, we want to hear about them. Submit your nomination → piccasoawardsafrica.com/ #ADRH #DPAS2026 #PICCASOAwards #PICCASOAwardsAfrica #PICCASOAfrica2026 #DataPrivacyAfrica #NominateNow #DigitalAfrica #AfricaInnovates #ExcellenceInPrivacy