Defending Africa's
Digital Future.
Overview
The Africa Cyber Summit 2026 is Africa's premier gathering of security leaders, policymakers, innovators, and operators. Our mission is to advance trust, resilience, and secure digital growth across the continent.
As Africa undergoes rapid digital transformation, the need for a unified, sovereign cyber defense strategy has never been more urgent. This summit provides the critical dialogue and technical exchange required to secure our shared future.
Who Should Attend
The Africa Cyber Summit brings together a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders. Discover why your specific role is vital to the continental cyber dialogue.
Executive & Decision Makers
CEOs, CTOs, CISOs, Board Members
Gov & National Security
Ministries, CERTs, Law Enforcement
Infrastructure Operators
Energy, Water, Telecom, National ID
Financial Services
Banks, Fintech, Mobile Money, KYC
Security Operations
SOC Managers, Analysts, IR Teams
Enterprise Tech Teams
Cloud Architects, DevSecOps, IAM
GRC & Legal Professionals
Risk, Audit, Compliance, DPOs
Healthcare & Education
Hospital IT, researchers, NGOs
Vendors & MSSPs
Integrators, MSSPs, Cyber Insurance
Startups & Innovators
Founders, AI Builders, Open Source
Students & Early Talent
Cyber Clubs, Interns, Career Changers
Event Topics.
Africa Threat Landscape
- APT targeting governments, telecoms, and finance
- Cybercrime-as-a-Service in Africa
- Ransomware prevention and recovery
- Social engineering & SIM-swap defense
Digital Trust & Fraud
- Securing mobile money and fintech platforms
- Identity-driven fraud and KYC abuse
- Data protection in financial services
- Building trust by design for e-government
AI & Information Integrity
- AI-enabled cyber threats and automation
- Deepfakes and misinformation defense
- Securing AI systems and governance
- GenAI for SOC acceleration
Cloud & Zero Trust
- Cloud security posture and visibility
- Zero Trust roadmaps for African enterprise
- IAM/PAM modernization and MFA
- Mobile-first security for remote work
Critical Infrastructure
- Telecom signaling and core protection
- OT/ICS security (Energy, Transport)
- National cyber resilience planning
- IoT security and asset lifecycle
AppSec & Supply Chain
- Secure software development (SSDLC)
- DevSecOps and secrets management
- Software supply chain and SBOM
- Vulnerability management at scale
Governance & Regulation
- Cyber regulation and compliance in Africa
- Privacy and cross-border data transfers
- Cyber risk quantification and KRIs
- CISO-Board relationship and influence
Workforce & Leadership
- Cyber leadership and operating models
- Evolving cyber role design and pathways
- Security skills development and pipeline
- Health and wellness in cybersecurity
FAQ
What is Cyber Africa Summit?
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Advisory
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)
Venue
AU Village
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Parking
Dedicated secured parking at the AU Village main complex for all registered attendees.
Accommodation
Top-tier hotels within 5-10 mins with dedicated summit shuttle services.
