Event Overview
The International Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC) 2026 is a government-backed cybersecurity conference bringing together policymakers, regulators, cybersecurity leaders, technology providers, academia, and international partners to strengthen cyber resilience across Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, organised by NITDA, and co-hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the conference focuses on the growing challenges and opportunities created by AI, cybercrime, digital trust, and critical infrastructure protection.
Event Details
Event: International Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC) 2026
Dates: 27-28 October 2026
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Format: Conference, exhibition, workshops, networking, hackathon and awards programme
About the Conference
Building on the foundation of the National Cybersecurity Conference, ICSC 2026 expands into an international platform for collaboration on cybersecurity governance, AI security, cyber resilience, threat intelligence, digital trust, and international cooperation. The conference aims to address the technical, cognitive, and geopolitical dimensions of modern cybersecurity while strengthening Africa’s digital future.
What to Expect
Attendees can participate in:
- High-level keynote presentations
- Expert panel discussions
- Technical cybersecurity workshops
- National CTF Hackathon
- Innovation and technology showcases
- Fireside chats with industry leaders
- Bilateral and strategic meetings
- Cybersecurity excellence awards
- Networking opportunities with government and industry leaders
Key Focus Areas
The conference programme explores:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) security
- Cyber resilience and digital trust
- Critical national information infrastructure protection
- Deepfake detection and cognitive defence
- Cybercrime and financial fraud prevention
- Threat intelligence and incident response
- Cybersecurity governance and regulation
- International cyber cooperation
- Workforce development and cyber talent growth
Conference Objectives
ICSC 2026 aims to:
- Advance AI security governance frameworks
- Develop cybersecurity talent pipelines
- Strengthen international collaboration
- Build cognitive defence capabilities against emerging threats
- Promote secure digital transformation across Africa
Featured Speakers
The conference features senior leaders from government, cybersecurity agencies, international organisations, academia, and industry, including representatives from:
- Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
- National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)
- Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
- African Union Cyber Security Expert Group
- Google Cloud
- Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE)
- International cybersecurity and technology organisations
Who Should Attend?
- CISOs and cybersecurity professionals
- Government and regulatory leaders
- Technology executives and decision-makers
- Security agencies and national CERT teams
- AI and risk management professionals
- Financial services leaders
- Researchers and academics
- Technology vendors and solution providers
- Startup founders and innovators
Why Attend?
The conference provides opportunities to:
- Learn from global cybersecurity leaders
- Explore emerging cyber threats and AI risks
- Build strategic partnerships
- Discover innovative cybersecurity solutions
- Connect with policymakers and industry decision-makers
- Engage in discussions shaping Africa’s cyber future
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