Mr Mondli Gungubele
Deputy Minister
Sandton, South Africa
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Africa Cybersecurity
2026 ActivitiesDuring October month, CyberM8 will run a month-long cybersecurity awareness campaign.
A hackathon aimed at bringing together cybersecurity enthusiasts, developers, and innovators.
NextGen Skills Bootcamps equip youth with cutting-edge ICT skills for innovation and economic growth.
The awards aim to recognize and celebrate cybersecurity champions in South Africa.
Why
AttendThe Africa Cybersecurity Indaba 2026 will convene a diverse network of 1 500 decision-makers, policymakers, innovators, and cybersecurity stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
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.
Conference
SpeakersWe have a wide range of leading experts, policymakers, and practitioners in Cybersecurity and Cyber Law.
Dr Jabu Mtsweni
Head: Cyber and Information Research Centre
Ms Sphokazi Ngobese
Projects Manager
Mr Matome Madibana
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr Juan Grobbelaar
Head: Relationships
Mr Thabang Phala
Chief Empowerment Officer
Dr Namosha Veerasamy
Principal Researcher at Information and Cyber Security Centre
Prof Sizwe Snail ka Mtuze
Professor of Cyberlaw
Mr Manqoba Mngomezulu
Chief Operations Officer
Prof Elmarie Kritzinger
Head of Department
2026 Partners &
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Event
LocationThe Venue
The Galleria Conference and Expo Centre
Attendees
The event venue takes 750 participants in attendance
Visit the tickets pages to get access to the Indaba
The Galleria is an elegant timeless eventing masterpiece located in a prime position within the thriving cosmopolitan Sandton district. With breathtaking views over the Sandton skyline, this architectural masterpiece has set the benchmark for Conference, Eventing and Exhibition Space design.
Address
10 Eastern Service Rd
Eastgate
Sandton
2090
Booking
010 634 3619
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Register to Attend
Register now to be part a continental platform to discuss challenges and solutions within the cybersecurity sector. Meet industry leaders, experts , and policy makers.