Center for Law and Innovation
Home of the African Law & Tech Network - ALT Network

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The Center for Law and Innovation (CLI), a strategic pillar of the Certa Foundation, is the newhome of the African Law & Tech Network (ALT Network). We are the essential bridgeconnecting Africa’s legal and technology ecosystems, committed to driving innovation thatfuels economic growth and improves lives across the continent

Our Purpose

We are a team of legal sector insiders working globally with law firms, regulators, andgovernments. We believe technology can transform legal service delivery in Africa and thatlawyers play a critical role in creating the enabling legislative and regulatory environment fortech innovation across all industries.

The ALT Network, established in November 2017, shares this dedication. Our combined mission is to:

Build a Collaborative Ecosystem

Foster a thriving online community and facilitatecritical dialogues among policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders.

Enhance Legal Service Delivery

Drive technology adoption to make legal servicesmore efficient and accessible.

Support Tech Entrepreneurship

Nurture a supportive environment for tech innovation and entrepreneurship, including matching startups with essential legal, tax, and cybersecurity expertise

ALT Network Summit
Charting Africa's Digital Future

The CLI, through the ALT Network, hosts the annual flagship event: the African Law & TechNetwork Summit. This critical gathering unites legal professionals, tech leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Thematic Focus

2024 Theme
Shaping the Future - Navigating Digital Frontiers: Legal Consideration sand Tech Innovations
2025 Theme
Building Bridges: Legal Innovations and Technology for a Sustainable Future.
2026 Theme (Upcoming)
The Quantum Leap: Law, Governance, and Exponential Technology for Africa's Decade of Action

This edition shifts the focus to the practical implementation and scaling of exponential technologies like AI Governance and Web3 adoption.

Beyond the Conference

The Summit is designed for action. The multi-day format includes dedicated masterclasses, workshops, and a B2B and Investment Accelerator, featuring Deal Room sessions. This promotes business-to-business synergies and facilitates capital flow by matching African innovators with strategic partners and investors.The Center for Law and Innovation is driving this momentum, having successfully hosted the ALT Network Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2024 and 2025, with the 2026 event planned. We have also hosted side events in Ghana and Nigeria and actively participate in Technology Policy Hackathons.

Certa Foundation's Commitment

The Certa Foundation established the Center for Law and Innovation to uphold its commitment to corporate social responsibility and to work toward a more just society by providing vulnerable groups with equitable access to justice. The CLI channels this commitment by fostering legal innovation and ensuring that technological advancements are inclusive, ethical, and sustainable.