As digital transformation accelerates across Africa and around the globe, securing online communications, personal privacy, and critical digital infrastructure has never been more vital. Strong end-to-end encryption serves as the bedrock of trust on the internet—protecting personal data, financial transactions, civic discourse, and national digital economies.
In recognition of this essential technology, the Encryption Advocates Council (EAC), in partnership with DNS Africa Media and Communications, is proud to launch the Global Encryption Day 2026 (GED2026) initiative.
About the Campaign
Global Encryption Day (GED2026) brings together advocates, technologists, students, policymakers, and civil society organizations across Africa and beyond to champion the protection and adoption of strong encryption.
Through capacity building, community outreach, and policy advocacy, GED2026 aims to counter threats to digital privacy and equip the next generation of digital leaders with the tools to defend open and secure internet infrastructure.
Key Initiatives & Highlights
- Campus Encryption Champions Network: Empowering students and youth leaders across higher education institutions to act as encryption advocates on their campuses.
- Encryption Champions Initiative: A platform offering specialized training, resource sharing, and public engagement events.
- Educational Collaboration with ISOC Learn: Partnering with the Internet Society (ISOC) to offer accessible learning materials and technical courses on fundamental encryption concepts.
- Community Engagement: Interactive discussions, webinar series, and multimedia content hosted across official EAC community channels.
Who Should Get Involved?
GED2026 invites participation from across the digital ecosystem:
- Students & Academics: Lead encryption awareness drives via the Campus Champions Network.
- Developers & Tech Professionals: Share technical expertise on implementing secure, privacy-preserving systems.
- Civil Society & Advocates: Champion policies that protect strong encryption and push back against client-side scanning or backdoor mandates.
- Everyday Internet Users: Learn best practices to secure everyday communications and digital devices.
How to Register & Participate
You can join the GED2026 movement today through the following official channels:
- Register for GED2026: Complete the official GED2026 Registration Form to participate in upcoming workshops, webinars, and regional events.
- Join the Telegram Community: Connect directly with fellow advocates and coordinators via the EAC Telegram Group.
- Watch & Learn: Explore educational sessions and past event recordings on the Encryptocates YouTube Channel.
- Access Learning Materials: Expand your technical knowledge through the ISOC Encryption Learning Portal.
For complete campaign details, updates, and resources, visit the official website at encrypting.africa/2026GED.
Together, let’s defend privacy, protect secure communications, and build a safer digital environment for all.
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