How many hours have you spent on your phone today? And how much of that time did you spend creating something rather than simply scrolling?

Spaces returns for a new season, bringing the technology community together to exchange ideas, learn, and share experiences.

Session 01: The Internet Between Awareness and Consumption

Do we create content, or does it shape us?

During the session, we will discuss:

-How algorithms and influencers shape our awareness, often without us realizing it.

-The gap between globally demanded digital skills and the realities of Internet users in Libya.

-When Internet use shifts from consumption to creation.

-The role of families, education, and society in developing digitally aware Internet users.

Speaker: Mohamed Qanawi – Head of the Software Development Unit at Investment Portfolio Holding.

Moderator: Hashem Buzer – Head of the Libyan Technology Foundation’s Benghazi Office.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM (Libya Time)
Platform: Zoom

Registration: [https://us06web.zoom.us/…/register/jyPw8QA8RlOjXy7uuWtUCQ]

The session access link will be sent to your email immediately after registration.

We look forward to an open discussion where your questions will be part of the conversation. Share your questions for the speaker in the comments on the event announcement, and selected questions will be addressed during the session.

Spaces series is organized in partnership between the Internet Society Libya Chapter ISOC Libya and the Libyan Technology Foundation

Libyan Technology Foundation was presented with an honorary shield in recognition of its support for Digital compass Magazine, which focuses on issues related to the legal regulation of the virtual world. The recognition took place on 29 September 2026 in Tripoli.

The recognition acknowledges LTF’s role in supporting specialized knowledge initiatives related to technology and contributing to platforms that address issues at the intersection of technology, the digital world, and legal perspectives.

LTF places importance on supporting content and initiatives that contribute to expanding knowledge of digital issues and strengthening specialized discussions on topics where technology intersects with legal and regulatory aspects.

Libyan Technology Foundation extends its appreciation to the team behind Digital compass Magazine for this recognition and wishes them continued success in providing specialized content that contributes to knowledge and enriches discussions on issues related to the virtual world.

The honorary shield was presented on the sidelines of the signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding and joint cooperation between the Libyan Technology Foundation and the Criminal Investigation Department – Information Technology Crimes Unit.

Libyan Technology Foundation’s institutional membership in AFRINIC adds a new dimension to its efforts to build professional and technical relationships with communities specializing in the Internet and digital infrastructure at both regional and international levels.

The membership provides LTF with broader opportunities to engage with an African technical community that brings together organizations and experts working in Internet number resource management and network development. This creates greater opportunities for knowledge exchange, keeping pace with technical developments, and benefiting from expertise and practices related to Africa’s Internet sector.

The value of the membership also aligns with LTF’s interest in areas such as IPv6, Internet number resources, and digital infrastructure, by providing access to a specialized environment that brings together technical knowledge, discussions, and practices related to the development of the Internet across the continent.

The membership also supports LTF’s participation in specialized technical activities and spaces, while expanding its connections with institutions and experts working in this field. This opens new opportunities for cooperation, knowledge building, and the development of professional relationships.

By joining AFRINIC, the Libyan Technology Foundation adds a new African dimension to its network of technical relationships, in line with its direction toward expanding its engagement with specialized communities and benefiting from expertise and opportunities related to the continued development of the Internet.

International engagement, recognition for digital content, and new pathways for training and participation in technology marked a month of diverse activities for Libyan Technology Foundation throughout September.

Key highlights of the month included:

• The acceptance of LTF’s first official contribution to the ITU-D Study Groups, presenting the NextGen – Building a Safe and Responsible Digital Generation program as a Libyan case study within Study Group 2, specifically under Questions Q3/2 and Q5/2 related to cybersecurity, digital skills, and technologies.
• Participation in the 5th Arab Conference on Savings and Financial Literacy in Tripoli, where LTF was also recognized for Best Digital Content in Financial Literacy, acknowledging its contribution to simplifying financial concepts and presenting them to the public in a clearer and more accessible way.
• The conclusion of the Internship Program following two consecutive months of training, activities, events, and sessions with experts and specialists, leading into the final stage, where trainees prepare their final projects and present the outcomes of their training experience.
• Celebrating LTF’s sixth anniversary, reflecting on milestones, projects, and developments throughout its journey, while recognizing a number of employees and individuals for their contributions to the Foundation.
• Strengthening institutional coordination between LTF’s main office in Tripoli and its Benghazi office, through discussions on workflows, communication mechanisms, and the coordination and follow-up of joint projects and areas of work.
• Launching the RISE initiative to strengthen the participation of women and girls in technology through four pillars: Reach, Inspire, Skill, and Empower, bringing together outreach, inspiration, skills development, and opportunities for connection and growth.
• Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Information Technology Crimes Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department – Libyan Ministry of Interior, to strengthen areas of cooperation between the two parties.
• Participating in the review of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) during a workshop organized by the General Authority for Communications and Informatics in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Discussions addressed emergency response mechanisms, early warning systems, and the role of relevant stakeholders in strengthening the preparedness of the telecommunications sector.
• Participating in the first meeting of the committee tasked with preparing the draft Electronic Notification Law at the Libyan Association of Members of Judicial Bodies. The meeting addressed the development of a legal framework for electronic judicial notification, including its legal, technical, and technological aspects and the use of modern technologies to improve judicial procedures and services.
• Technical cooperation in Africa – AFRINIC: Continuing the process of completing LTF’s Associate Membership procedures with AFRINIC, supporting greater engagement and cooperation with the African technical community.
• Libyan Internet Observatory (LIO): Continuing the development of the Libyan Internet Observatory, built on the RIPE Atlas infrastructure. The establishment and initial deployment phases have been completed, while work continues on geographic expansion and further development of the data platform.
• From engaging with international platforms and bringing forward experiences from the Libyan community to developing youth capabilities and creating new opportunities for participation in the technology sector, LTF continued throughout September to advance work across knowledge, capacity building, institutional development, and technical engagement.

From engaging with international platforms and bringing forward experiences from the Libyan community to developing youth capabilities and creating new opportunities for participation in the technology sector, LTF continued throughout September to advance work across knowledge, capacity building, institutional development, and technical engagement.

Libyan Technology Foundation held a meeting to discuss coordination and joint working mechanisms between its main office in Tripoli and its office in Benghazi, covering workflows, communication mechanisms, and the approach followed in managing and monitoring joint projects and activities.

The meeting brought together the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Director of LTF’s Benghazi Office, and a number of staff members. Discussions focused on the working relationship between the two offices and ways to strengthen coordination and information exchange to ensure clear roles and streamlined follow-up of relevant activities and matters.

The meeting also addressed the role of the Benghazi Office within LTF’s work in Libya and the mechanisms linking its activities with the main office in Tripoli. Participants discussed several aspects related to organizing cooperation and coordinating joint projects and files between the two offices.

The meeting forms part of efforts to organize working mechanisms between the two offices, supporting greater integration between operations in Tripoli and Benghazi while maintaining a consistent institutional approach to managing and following up on shared projects and activities.