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Africa CISO Summit

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
March 19, 2025 - March 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (East Africa Time)
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As Africa's digital landscape continues to expand, so do the challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is a unique gathering that convenes over 200 of the continent's foremost cybersecurity leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. This March, we'll host an exclusive summit designed to address the pressing challenges faced by the region while highlighting the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and investment trends.

Securing the Future: Cloud, Compliance & Innovation

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Key Themes and Topics

The summit will explore pivotal issues that shape the evolving cybersecurity narrative in Africa. Attendees can expect to dive into:

Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Growing Digital Economy

Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Growing Digital Economy

Emerging Technologies and Security Challenges

Emerging Technologies and Security Challenges

Ransomware and Threat Intelligence

Ransomware and Threat Intelligence

Talent, Skills, and the Human Factor

Talent, Skills, and the Human Factor

Public-Private Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships

Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Target Audience

The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is designed for a diverse array of professionals whose roles and expertise converge in the realm of cybersecurity, including:

  1. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
    Key decision-makers who are central to shaping organizational security postures.
  2. Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
    Leaders responsible for aligning cybersecurity strategies with broader IT goals.
  3. IT Security Managers and Directors
    Professionals who evaluate tools and systems to recommend the best cybersecurity solutions.
  4. Risk Management and Compliance Officers
    Key players in assessing security solutions against regulatory and organizational needs.
  5. Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
    Experts focused on adhering to data privacy standards and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
  6. Government Officials and Policy Makers
    Representatives seeking to enhance cybersecurity readiness in public sector systems.
Speakers

The Africa CISO Summit is more than an event; it is a movement to safeguard the continent's rapidly growing digital ecosystem. You can join us as speaker this coming March to share insights, connect, and help shape the future of cybersecurity in Africa.

CTO, Servercore
Sunday McDickson Samuel
CEO, SMSAM Systems Ltd
CISO, Coach, Strategist, Presenter, Custodiet Advisory Services
Director, Information System Security, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Keynote
Opening Keynote: The Future of Cloud Security in Africa
What is the role of sovereign cloud, AI, and edge computing in security?
9:35 AM - 9:55 AM
Keynote
Keynote Speech
Ivan
Ivan Romanko
CTO, Servercore
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Panel Discussion
Is Zero Trust Achievable in the Cloud?
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Sleepless Nights No More: How AI-Powered Micro-Segmentation Can Finally Let CISOs Rest
Sunday
Sunday McDickson Samuel
CEO, SMSAM Systems Ltd
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break and Exhibition Tour
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
Fireside Chat
Whose Data Is It Anyway? Navigating African Sovereignty
The impact of GDPR, Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Nigeria’s NDPR and South Africa’s POPIA and balancing compliance with business agility
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Case Studies on How AI Enhances Threat Detection and Response
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Case Study Panel: The Cloud Security Playbook: Lessons Learned From Real-World Breaches
CISOs and CFOs discuss the financial and reputational impact of past breaches and the legal implications of failing to secure cloud environments
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Is Your Cloud Secure Enough? The CISO-CTO Conversation That Matters
How can technology leaders align security with business growth?
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout
Parallel Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Networking Coffee Break
sponsors

Like the 2024 sponsors below you too could position your brand at the forefront of Africa's evolving cybersecurity landscape. By sponsoring the Africa CISO Summit 2025, you will gain direct access to key decision-makers and thought leaders in the cybersecurity field, showcase your expertise to a highly engaged audience, and be part of shaping the future of digital security across the continent. Sponsorship offers unparalleled visibility, networking opportunities, and the chance to influence key stakeholders in a market poised for substantial growth.

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Crowdstrike

90°

Servercore

45°

ManageEngine
SMSAM Systems Ltd
ESET
Partners

Little
African eDevelopment Resource Centre
Gitex Africa
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