Africa CyberSummit 2026
Building Cyber Resilience for a Digitally Sovereign Africa
A premier gathering of security leaders, policymakers, innovators, and operators advancing trust, resilience, and secure digital growth across Africa—from AI-era defense to critical infrastructure protection and regulatory readiness.
Designed for
Decision-Makers.
The summit convenes cross-sector leaders to address the realities of modern cyber risk in Africa: rapid digital transformation, distributed supply chains, and increasing regulatory expectations around privacy and critical infrastructure resilience.
// WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
Africa-first lens:local realities, regional partnerships, and globally benchmarked practices.
Boardroom-to-SOC:strategic governance plus deep technical sessions and workshops.
Trust and growth:cybersecurity as an enabler of fintech, trade, and digital identity.
Safeguarding Africa’s Digital Future: AI & Cybersecurity Summit 2026
The Must-Attend Gathering for Every IT, Security and Business Decision-Maker.
Today's businesses are under relentless pressure from an expanding and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape. AI-driven attacks are accelerating at an alarming pace, with threat actors weaponizing AI to launch hyper-personalized phishing campaigns, create convincing deepfakes and automate large-scale intrusions.
Meanwhile, persistent supply chain weaknesses continue to expose organisations through trusted third-party software, hardware and service providers. Compounding this is a critical global cyber security skills shortage, leaving many organisations under-equipped to detect, respond to and recover from attacks.
In addition, the Summit provides an exceptional opportunity to meet with leading security technology providers and learn about the latest solutions to mitigate cyber security risks in the face of a constantly shifting threat environment.
Africa Cyber Summit 2026 will bring together over 60 leading international, African and local speakers, ensuring the Summit continues to build on its legacy as the premier annual gathering for excellence in cyber security.
Agenda Highlights.
A high-level summary of our 3-day strategic summit. From foundational policy frameworks to cutting-edge technical implementation and regional collaboration.
Foundation & Vision
Setting the strategic tone for Africa's cyber sovereignty. Key topics include national AI governance frameworks and securing the continent's digital payment ecosystems.
Implementation & Innovation
Moving from policy to practice. Deep dives into AI-powered threat detection, infrastructure investment, and training the next generation of African cyber talent.
Collaboration & Recognition
Strengthening regional cooperation through AU and AfCFTA frameworks. Featuring the Hackathon Finals and the prestigious Summit Awards Ceremony.
The Faces of
Digital Resilience.
Meet the architects of Africa's cybersecurity future. Our keynote speakers bring decades of combined experience across global operations, defense research, and humanitarian innovation.
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Dr. Samuel K. Boateng
Internationally recognized cybersecurity expert with 25+ years of experience. CEO of Slamm Technologies, Adjunct Professor at Marymount University, and former executive at Symantec and the US Department of Defense.
LinkedInDr. Samuel K. Boateng
CEO and Founder
Slamm Technologies
Dr. Alex V. Mbaziira
Associate Professor of Cyber, AI and IT at Marymount University and CEO of Render Technology Systems. Two-decade career in cyber operations, AI, and computational psychology with over $5 million in research grants.
LinkedInDr. Alex V. Mbaziira
Associate Professor & CEO
Marymount University / RTS
Dr. Tsige Tessema
Seasoned cybersecurity expert with a PhD in Cybersecurity and extensive experience defending mission-critical infrastructures. Founder of Raeye Children Aid (RCA) and CyberEdge Innovation Hub.
LinkedInDr. Tsige Tessema
Cybersecurity Expert & Founder
Raeye Children Aid (RCA)
Joel Kashaija
Cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur building security operations across Africa. Founder of Shield Tech Hub and developer of Threat Informant, a dark web monitoring platform for African markets.
LinkedInJoel Kashaija
Founder & CEO
Shield Tech Hub
Rebeka Asfaw
Strategic partnerships and workforce development leader with international experience across Africa and Canada. Board Member of African Cyber Summit and Founder of Ethiopian Career Development Institute.
LinkedInRebeka Asfaw
Strategic Partnerships & Board Member
African Cyber Summit (ACS)
Trevor Louis
CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with nearly three decades of experience. Known for global strategic alliance leadership, most notably the 2025 ISC2-Rwanda National Cyber Security Authority MoU.
LinkedInTrevor Louis
Board Member & Strategic Advisor
ISC2 Global / African Startups
Mrs. Francisca Boateng
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive leader with 30 years of business operations experience. Co-Founder of SLAMM Technologies, founder of SLAMM Aid, and 2024 ISC2 Global Impact Award Winner.
LinkedInMrs. Francisca Boateng
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Slamm Technologies / InnoSLAMM
Join the Speaker Lineup.
We are looking for voices on emerging threats, regional policy, and defense strategies. Submit your proposal to share your expertise with over 1,000 global leaders.
More Than a
Logo Exercise.
Sponsorship here is a structured pipeline to executive relationships, brand trust, and measurable engagement. Packages can be tailored to your GTM objectives.
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Secure Your Strategic Place.
Title Partner
Premium branding, opening keynote association, executive roundtable co-hosting, and top-tier expo placement.
Platinum
High visibility, keynote or major track ownership, multiple speaking slots, and demo theatre priority.
Gold
Track session speaking, strong expo placement, and hosted meetings.
Silver
Expo booth plus a targeted product briefing slot.
What Our Sponsors Get.
Beyond visibility, we provide a structured platform for meaningful market entry and relationship building.
Access to curated decision-makers across private and public sectors
Brand association with trusted content and respected speakers
Lead capture, meeting scheduling, and post-event engagement reporting
Thought leadership through panels, fireside chats, and demo theatres
Optional: recruitment access through the Africa Cyber Challenge talent bridge
Secure Your Strategic Spot in 2026.
Contact Becky to receive the full sponsorship prospectus and discuss tailored exposure for your brand.
Direct Inquiry //
Becky@cyberafricasummit.com
Choose Your
Experience.
Choose the pass that matches your learning and engagement goals. Early registration is recommended due to workshop capacity limits.
Access to all conference sessions, panels, and expo floor for two days.
- Access to all keynotes
- All conference sessions
- Expo floor access
- Networking sessions
- Digital certificate
Includes all conference access plus one full-day workshop. Additional workshops optional.
- All Conference Pass benefits
- One full-day workshop
- Hands-on training
- Workshop materials
- Lunch included
Curated
Expo floors.
Explore the technology marketplace where you can see the latest security tools in action. Meet directly with experts, watch live product demos, and find the right solutions to keep your organization safe.
View Expo DetailsCyber
Challenge.
A high-energy competition where Africa’s most talented problem-solvers tackle real-world security issues. It’s the perfect place to discover new innovations, learn new skills, and connect with the next generation of experts.
Join The ChallengeNews &
Insights.
Africa Cyber Summit 2026: Theme Announced
Building Cyber Resilience for a Digitally Sovereign Africa - our 2026 theme reflects the urgent need for local resilience.
Read ArticleStrategic Partnership with African Union Commission
We are proud to announce our continued collaboration with the AUC to shape cyber policy across the continent.
Read ArticleCall for Speaker Proposals Now Open
Join the lineup of world-class experts. We are looking for visionary speakers on emerging threats and defense strategies.
Read ArticleAdvisory
Board.
Guided by a diverse panel of experts across policy, academia, and industry, ensuring the summit addresses the most critical cyber challenges in Africa.
Mrs. Francisca Boateng
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive leader with 30 years of business operations experience. Co-Founder of SLAMM Technologies, founder of SLAMM Aid, and 2024 ISC2 Global Impact Award Winner.
Mrs. Francisca Boateng
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Slamm Technologies / InnoSLAMM
Dr. Alex V. Mbaziira
Associate Professor of Cyber, AI and IT at Marymount University and CEO of Render Technology Systems. Two-decade career in cyber operations, AI, and computational psychology with over $5 million in research grants.
Dr. Alex V. Mbaziira
Associate Professor & CEO
Marymount University / RTS
Dr. Samuel K. Boateng
Internationally recognized cybersecurity expert with 25+ years of experience. CEO of Slamm Technologies, Adjunct Professor at Marymount University, and former executive at Symantec and the US Department of Defense.
Dr. Samuel K. Boateng
CEO and Founder
Slamm Technologies
Mr. Trevor Louis
CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with nearly three decades of experience. Known for global strategic alliance leadership, most notably the 2025 ISC2-Rwanda National Cyber Security Authority MoU.
Mr. Trevor Louis
Board Member & Strategic Advisor
ISC2 Global, UK
Dr. Tsige Tessema
Seasoned cybersecurity expert with a PhD in Cybersecurity and extensive experience defending mission-critical infrastructures. Founder of Raeye Children Aid (RCA) and CyberEdge Innovation Hub.
Dr. Tsige Tessema
Founder & CEO
Raeye Children Aid (RCA)
Joel Kashaija
Cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur building security operations across Africa. Founder of Shield Tech Hub and developer of Threat Informant, a dark web monitoring platform for African markets.
Joel Kashaija
Founder & CEO
Shield Tech Hub
Rebeka Asfaw
Strategic partnerships and workforce development leader with international experience across Africa and Canada. Board Member of African Cyber Summit and Founder of Ethiopian Career Development Institute.
Rebeka Asfaw
Strategic Partnerships & Board Member
African Cyber Summit (ACS)
Premier Venue in
Ethiopia.
Experience the summit in the heart of Addis Ababa. Our venue offers world-class facilities, high-speed connectivity, and executive breakout spaces designed for high-impact collaboration.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AU Village
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