Official Program & ScheduleSafeguarding Africa's
Safeguarding Africa's
Digital Future: AI & Cybersecurity Summit 2026
AI & Cybersecurity Summit · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Summit Leaders
Featured
Speakers.
01 //
Dr. Samuel K. Boateng
CEO and Founder, Slamm Technologies
02 //
Dr. Alex V. Mbaziira
Keynote Speaker
03 //
Dr. Tsige Tessema
Founder & CEO, Raeye Children Aid
Foundation & Vision
July 2nd 2026Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07:00 - 08:45
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Registration & Breakfast
08:45 - 09:00
event
Official Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks & Summit objectives
09:00 - 09:30
session
Why 'Safeguarding Africa's Digital Future 2026'
Documentary & AU Agenda 2063 Representation
09:30 - 10:00
keynoteSpeaker: TBA
Opening Keynote: AI & Cybersecurity in Africa's Digital Transformation
10:00 - 10:15
break
Coffee Break & Networking
10:15 - 11:00
panel
Panel (1): Continental Cyber Sovereignty
Regional frameworks, data localization, and cross-border cooperation
11:15 - 12:00
panel
Panel (2): Industry Experts on AI
Workforce and Educational Cyber Empowerment
12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:15
hackathon
Hackathon Launch & Challenge Briefing
Challenge areas & Team formation guidelines
13:15 - 15:00
breakout
Parallel Breakout Sessions - Round 1
Policy Track
Room A
Developing National AI Governance Frameworks
Technical Track
Room B
AI-Powered Threat Detection for African Contexts
Practitioner Track
Room C
Securing Mobile Money and Digital Payment Systems
15:00 - 15:30
break
Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:00
breakout
Parallel Breakout Sessions - Round 2
Policy Track
Room A
Cybersecurity Policy for Critical Infrastructure
Technical Track
Room B
Vulnerability Assessment & Pen Testing Best Practices
Practitioner Track
Room C
Building SOCs on Limited Budgets
17:00 - 17:30
hackathon
Hackathon: Team Formation & Planning
17:30 - 18:00
event
Day 1 Wrap-up
18:00 - 20:00
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Welcome Reception & Networking Dinner
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