Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor is a leading expert in Cyber Security and Blockchain Intelligence, shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the Regional Training Lead for Crystal Intelligence, he has played pivotal roles in advancing security infrastructure across the continent. He also founded Africahackon, a Cyber Security collective focused on capacity building. Dr. Mawudor holds a PhD in Cyber Security and serves on prestigious advisory boards, including EC-Council's CTIA, Moringa school and Ushahidi. With over a decade of experience, he is a recognized speaker at 340+ tech conferences, known for his expertise in Cyber Security Strategy, Resilience, and Blockchain Intelligence. His work has earned him recognition, including Tribe of Hackers: Blue Team 2020 and Top 40 Under 40 in Kenya. He has held roles in organizations like Dimension Data/NTT, Cellulant, and Ushahidi, successfully implementing IT security strategies to protect critical business environments.

An experienced operational leader, a team builder, tried and tested skilled professional in Information Systems Security. He has several years’ experience both in Sr. leadership roles as well as technical skills in Enterprise Network security, Security Incident Management, Enterprise Security Architecture, Log and Event management and Project Management. Currently the Chief Operating officer at Serianu Limited. I oversees teams of incident responders, security analysts, system security policy and compliance officers and security engineers. I am responsible for and ensures an innovative development environment, the implementation and delivery of the Security services to Serianu clients. Prior to joining Serianu, I served as the Chief Information Security officer of Airtel Africa in charge of security operations in the 17 African countries where Airtel Operated. I lead all operational and strategic aspects of Information security for the group and provided advice to the Executive management on systems security and cyber threats to the organization. I hold various industry recognized professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Firewall expect and Incident handler (GCFW, GCIH). A Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in High Tech Crime investigations from University of George Washington in Washington DC.

Harry has 25 years of experience in the tech industry. He's the founder and the Executive Director of Kenya-founded DEMO Africa, a launchpad for emerging technologies and trends on the continent. He's also the Co-founder and Director of the African eDevelopment Resource Centre; Co-founder and Director of the Events Management Solutions.

Fredrick Wahome is a distinguished cybersecurity leader serving as the Cyber Security Strategic Officer and Founder of Secunets Technologies Ltd, a Pan-African provider of cybersecurity and ICT solutions. As a Certified Ethical Hacker with EC-Council, he has pioneered initiatives including the CybAccel Fund, which connects cybersecurity innovators with angel investors through an online crowdfunding platform. Wahome champions the Cyber4Dev concept, demonstrating how cybersecurity positively impacts social and economic development across Africa. He holds leadership positions as Co-Founder and Vice President of the Kenya CyberSecurity and Forensics Association and contributes to global standards as a member of the Internet Engineering Task Force's Authentication and Authorization for Constrained Environments working group. Wahome's commitment to education includes developing cybersecurity curriculum for TVET institutions and mentoring emerging professionals through his "In the Honor of Kevin Mitnick" program, which emphasizes technical excellence grounded in integrity.

A Digital & Cybersecurity Strategist, ICT Consultant, and Thought leader at the forefront of Digital & Cyber development in Africa. I am highly entrepreneurial and effective in building and maintaining senior client and stakeholder relationships with a proven track record of delivering and managing digital & Cyber transformation projects with positive outcomes. I have experience shaping National ICT policies and regulations and I have contributed to the development of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. I have deep knowledge and understanding of the African ICT landscape with a special focus on buling Cyber resilient digital infrastructures. I'm a regular speaker and thought leader at various Industry and Multi-sectoral conferences and seminars on matters of Digital Transformation, Digital Economy, Emerging Technologies & Cybersecurity. I guide organizations to drive growth and strategic renewal by helping them transform their traditional businesses into digital ones whilst managing the risks and embracing privacy/security by design principles. As a digital evangelist, I put a special focus on creating new value through the smart use of digital tools, platforms, technologies, services, and processes. I am well versed in building and maintaining public-private partnerships with external organizations, including industry information-sharing centers, regulators, professional associations, law enforcement, government agencies, trade associations, academia, and think tanks.