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Lesotho UA Day 2025

About the Event

Facilitated by ISOC LS and the LCA, Lesotho UA Day 2025 is dedicated to exploring Universal Acceptance (UA) and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). The event highlights the importance of UA in ensuring that all domain names and email addresses, regardless of script or language, are properly recognized and processed by applications and systems. Join us to learn how UA and IDNs promote digital inclusion and enable a truly global internet.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, 28 March 2025
  • Format: Hybrid — online & physical
  • Venue: Victory Hall, CNR Airport & Majara Rd, Maseru 100, Lesotho

Easy Access to Lesotho UA Day 2025

Register for the event or join us live on the day, whether attending physically at Victory Hall in Maseru or virtually. If joining virtually, you can also use Meeting ID: 359 724 081 204 and Passcode: bN7jw9jE to access the event directly.

Activities of the Day (Friday, 28 March 2025)

TimeActivityFacilitator
08:00 – 09:00Arrival, Registration, NetworkingISOC LS & LCA
09:00 – 09:10Welcome and Opening RemarksLCA and ISOC Representative
09:10 – 09:30Keynote AddressPS MICSTI
09:30 – 10:00LSNIC presentation on the .LS and its UA & IDN readinessLCA (LSNIC)
10:00 – 10:45UA and IDN Deep Dive — the relevance of Universal Acceptance for Lesotho's Internet users and globally; the role of internationalized domain names (IDNs) in promoting inclusivity; access to UA-ready technology; and UA, IDN, and security best practices.Mark Elkins
10:45 – 11:00Health Break
11:00 – 12:30UA and IDN Deep Dive (continuation)Mark Elkins
12:30 – 13:00Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:20Workshop / Discussion: enrichment activity linking UA, IDN, and DNSSEC for a safer digital future.Mark Elkins
15:20 – 15:35Reflection on the current inclusion of the Sesotho language, spoken and written, in the digital space.ISOC LS (Mamoqenelo)
15:35 – 15:45Closing RemarksISOC LS
Time
08:00 – 09:00
Activity
Arrival, Registration, Networking
Facilitator
ISOC LS & LCA
Time
09:00 – 09:10
Activity
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Facilitator
LCA and ISOC Representative
Time
09:10 – 09:30
Activity
Keynote Address
Facilitator
PS MICSTI
Time
09:30 – 10:00
Activity
LSNIC presentation on the .LS and its UA & IDN readiness
Facilitator
LCA (LSNIC)
Time
10:00 – 10:45
Activity
UA and IDN Deep Dive — the relevance of Universal Acceptance for Lesotho's Internet users and globally; the role of internationalized domain names (IDNs) in promoting inclusivity; access to UA-ready technology; and UA, IDN, and security best practices.
Facilitator
Mark Elkins
Time
10:45 – 11:00
Activity
Health Break
Facilitator
Time
11:00 – 12:30
Activity
UA and IDN Deep Dive (continuation)
Facilitator
Mark Elkins
Time
12:30 – 13:00
Activity
Lunch Break
Facilitator
Time
14:00 – 15:20
Activity
Workshop / Discussion: enrichment activity linking UA, IDN, and DNSSEC for a safer digital future.
Facilitator
Mark Elkins
Time
15:20 – 15:35
Activity
Reflection on the current inclusion of the Sesotho language, spoken and written, in the digital space.
Facilitator
ISOC LS (Mamoqenelo)
Time
15:35 – 15:45
Activity
Closing Remarks
Facilitator
ISOC LS
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