Africa is set to host a variety of key cybersecurity events in 2025, reflecting the growing importance of digital security on the continent.
With Africa losing over $3.5 billion annually due to cyberattacks, these gatherings bring together experts, policymakers, and organizations to address emerging threats, share insights, and drive innovation in cybersecurity.
Here’s an overview of the notable events to look forward to:
1. Cyber Security Summit South Africa 2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: 13th March,2025
With the theme “Humanizing cybersecurity: people, technology and collaboration”, this summit attracts industry leaders and security professionals to discuss pressing cybersecurity issues. It is an excellent platform for networking and exploring solutions tailored to the local and regional context.
2. Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow
The Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow is a significant event series focusing on cloud computing and cybersecurity across various African regions.
Organized by CIO Africa, the roadshow aims to disseminate essential knowledge and best practices, thereby enhancing technological capabilities throughout the continent.
The event will be hosted in the following countries with their respective dates:
- Uganda: 3rd April, 2025
- Tanzania: 17th April, 2025
- Rwanda: 8th May, 2025
- Congo: 15th May,2025
- Ethiopia: 29th May,2025
- Ghana: 6th June, 2025
3. Africa CISO Summit 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: March 19–20, 2025
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other top executives will convene to share insights on leadership in cybersecurity. This summit emphasizes strategic planning and resilience-building for businesses operating in Africa.
4. The CISO Summit 2025
Location: Labadi Beach Hotel
Date: 9th and 10th April, 2025
The CISO summit 2025 will bring together top Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), security executives, and industry experts to discuss emerging threats, risk management strategies, and cybersecurity innovations.
The summit will focus on “Proven Strategies for Global Cyber Executives: Maximizing Organizational Security and Efficiency,” offering key insights into modern security challenges, AI-driven threat detection, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity leadership.
5. BFSI Security Summit 2025
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Date: May 7th, 2025
The BFSI Security Summit is a one-day event focused on addressing cybersecurity challenges and solutions within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. As emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cloud computing transform financial services across the continent, they also bring complex risks, including ransomware, data breaches, and regulatory challenges.
6. Africa CyberFest 2025
Date: 2- 3rd May, 2025
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
The Africa Cyber Fest is a youth-focused cybersecurity conference that attracts young talents from across Africa to foster knowledge sharing and capacity building and strengthen the continent’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
This year’s theme, “Cybersecurity for the Intelligence Age,” will discuss the dual-edged nature of AI in cybersecurity, that is, the challenges it brings and the opportunities it presents. Discussions will be centered around how AI can be maximized to its potential to protect critical infrastructure, combat cybercrime, and secure the growing digital economy of Africa.
7. IDC South Africa CIO Summit 2025
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa
Date: May 13th, 2025
The IDC South Africa CIO Summit will bring together Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the continent to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and IT management. It’s a key event for those looking to align cybersecurity with broader business objectives.
8. Cyber Africa Forum 2025
Location: Cotonou, Benin
Date: June 24-25, 2025
Cyber Africa Forum 2025 will bring together over 1,000 participants, including government officials, business leaders, cybersecurity experts, and startups to discuss digital resilience and cybersecurity in Africa. With a focus on cybersecurity strategies, AI-driven digital transformation, e-governance, and startup growth, this event is essential for anyone involved in Africa’s digital economy.
9. National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025) — Nigeria
Date: July 9–10, 2025
Location: Abuja Continental Hotel
Nigeria’s maiden National Cybersecurity Conference, hosted by NITDA, is themed “Building a Resilient Digital Future.” The conference aims to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience and establish leadership in Africa’s cybersecurity landscape.
Keynote addresses, panel discussions, technical sessions, and a Capture the Flag (CTF) Hackathon will be featured.
The event fosters cross-sector collaboration, drives innovation, and enhances national cybersecurity capacity through knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships.
10. Risk Summit Africa 2025
Date: July 23–24, 2025
Location: Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Risk Summit Africa 2025 will convene senior executives, risk managers, compliance officers, auditors, and technology leaders to discuss governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in Africa’s evolving business landscape.
The event will focus on pressing issues such as artificial intelligence and automation risks, insider threats, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
With expert-led keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, the summit aims to strengthen corporate governance, enhance resilience, and foster cross-sector collaboration.
11. Africa Fraud & Security Compliance Summit – East Africa 2025
Date: July 30–31, 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The East Africa edition of Africa Fraud & Security Compliance Summit addresses the growing complexity of financial crimes in the context of rapid digital adoption in Eastern Africa.
It targets professionals from banks, fintechs, mobile money providers, and regulatory bodies within the EAC region.
The theme for 2025 is “Fraud Intelligence & Data Protection: Strengthening Africa’s Financial Security.”
It explores cybercrime risks, digital identity fraud, cross-border financial crimes, and compliance technologies relevant to East African markets.
The two-day event offers keynote presentations, panel discussions, certified masterclasses, and technical workshops tailored to regional needs
13. CyBlack Conference 2025
Date: August 14, 2025
Location: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston, United Kingdom
The CyBlack Conference 2025, themed “Empowering the NextGen Leaders,” will bring together cybersecurity professionals, thought leaders, students, and industry stakeholders from across the UK and beyond. Organized by CyBlack, a community-led organization focused on promoting Black and minority ethnic representation in cybersecurity, this conference is a platform for capacity building, career advancement, and community engagement.
Although the event is not taking place directly in Africa, it’s still a noteworthy event. Who knows the next edition might be in Africa.
14. Africa Fraud & Security Compliance Summit – West Africa 2025
Date: October 28–29, 2025
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Just like the East Africa edition, Africa Fraud & Security Compliance Summit (West Africa 2025) focuses on combating financial fraud, ensuring regulatory compliance, and securing digital financial ecosystems in the region.
It brings together financial industry executives, risk managers, and regulators from across ECOWAS to discuss actionable strategies.
The theme for 2025 remains “Fraud Intelligence & Data Protection: Strengthening Africa’s Financial Security.”
Topics include AI-powered fraud detection, data privacy regulations, anti-money laundering, and fraud trends in mobile money and fintech.
15. Black Hat MEA 2025
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date: November 24–26
As one of the most prestigious cybersecurity events, Black Hat MEA (Middle East and Africa) will showcase cutting-edge research, hacking techniques, and solutions. It’s a must-attend event for cybersecurity professionals and researchers on the continent.
16. GRC, Data Privacy & Cyber Security ConfEx, South Africa – 2025
Location: South Africa (Hybrid)
Date: September 3, 2025
This conference focuses on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), alongside data privacy and cybersecurity. It’s particularly relevant given the increasing regulatory demands in Africa’s digital landscape. The event will be a hybrid event with in-person happening in South Africa and virtual via live broadcast.
17. CyberWeek Africa 2025
Date: October 27–31, 2025
Location: Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
CyberWeek Africa 2025 convenes policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, academics, and innovators to advance Africa’s digital security and resilience.
The event targets professionals from government, defense, financial services, technology firms, startups, and academic institutions across the continent.
The theme for 2025 is “Compliance by Design.” It explores regulatory integration in system design, digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence, and national security.
The five-day event features plenary sessions, specialized labs, hackathons, military-grade simulations, and roundtables fostering public-private collaboration.
18. THREAT 2025
Date: November 4–5, 2025
Location: Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel & Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
THREAT 2025 is a premier cybersecurity conference designed to bridge cultural perspectives in digital security. The event unites policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how cultural values, language, and societal norms shape cybersecurity risks and resilience.
Under the theme “Cybersecurity Across Cultures,” the conference will feature keynotes, academic presentations, and collaborative sessions aimed at fostering cross-border understanding and strengthening cyber defense. It provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange between governments, academia, and the private sector.
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