The Africa Cybersecurity Indaba, hosted annually by CyberM8 Initiative NPC, is a growing continental multi-stakeholder platform advancing cybersecurity collaboration, digital resilience, innovation, policy dialogue, and skills development across Africa.
Since its launch in 2024, the platform has brought together government institutions, regulators, law enforcement agencies, academia, telecommunications operators, financial institutions, technology companies, ICT MSMEs, civil society organisations, and young innovators to engage on Africa’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation through artificial intelligence, fintech, cloud computing, e-government, smart infrastructure, and digital connectivity, the continent faces increasing cyber threats, digital governance challenges, and growing concerns around digital sovereignty and cyber resilience.
The Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026 will therefore focus on strengthening continental collaboration, implementation-driven partnerships, cybersecurity skills development, research cooperation, digital inclusion, and policy harmonisation to support Africa’s secure digital future.
The platform aligns with key continental and international frameworks including:
AU Malabo Convention
AU Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030)
Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA)
SADC Cybersecurity Framework
UN Cybercrime Treaty
Global Cybersecurity Capacity Building Initiatives
The Indaba seeks to position Africa not only as a consumer of cybersecurity solutions, but as a global contributor to cybersecurity innovation, governance, talent development, and digital resilience.
Expected stakeholders include:
Ministers, Deputy Ministers & Senior Government Officials
Government Policymakers & Regulators
CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CDOs & IT Executives
National, Provincial & Local Government Departments
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
Telecommunications Operators & Infrastructure Providers
Financial Institutions & Fintech Companies
Law Enforcement & Cybercrime Investigation Agencies
Research Institutions & Universities
TVET Colleges & Skills Development Bodies
International Development Agencies & Diplomatic Missions
ICT MSMEs, Startups & Cybersecurity Vendors
Civil Society Organisations & Digital Rights Advocates
Students, Youth Innovators & Emerging Professionals
The Indaba is intentionally structured to facilitate meaningful engagement between cybersecurity solution providers, policymakers, regulators, academia, and public sector decision-makers responsible for Africa’s digital transformation and cyber resilience agenda.
