Cybersecurity professionals in Africa are set to gather in Nairobi for the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit.
Slated for 19 and 20 March 2025 at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill the summit will bring together CISOs, CIOs, Heads of IT, tech leaders, government officials, regulators, and industry experts from across Africa to tackle the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses and critical infrastructure.
William Kabogo, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy (MICDE) will be the keynote speaker.
The event, organised by CIO Africa by dx5, Africa’s technology driver, brings together prolific cybersecurity professionals including Segun Yayi, the Vice President of Tech Risk Advisory at Goldman Sachs, Seyoum Damtew, the Director of Information System Security at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, and from South Africa, Steve Jump, Founder of Custodiet Advisory Services, amongst other distinguished speakers.
“The Africa CISO Summit (2025) is a milestone event not just for the technology leadership in Africa, but for all organisations be they large enterprises or SMEs. It is a fact that cybersecurity is not just a technology problem. It is a business problem,” says Harry Hare, Chairman, CIO Africa by dx5.
The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is a unique gathering that convenes over 300+ of Africa’s foremost cybersecurity leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. With cybersecurity identified as one of the biggest trends in digital transformation in 2025, tech leaders such as CISOs, CIOs, IT security managers and directors, Risk Management Officers, compliance and regulatory officers to Data Protection Officers, government officials and cybersecurity policymakers are expected in attendance.
The two-day summit will provide attendees with unique exposure to continental insights, opportunities to showcase innovative products and services and to foster meaningful connections with key industry influencers.
It will explore critical advancements shaping cybersecurity by providing insights into the security implications of IoT and cloud computing, leaving guests with strategies for navigating an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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