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Why attend

Everything in one place

A programme built to move you forward — whether you come to learn, to hire, to compete or to grow your network.

  • Expert keynotes

    Talks from leading voices on the trends and challenges shaping cybersecurity and AI in Africa.

  • Thematic panels

    Interactive discussions on sovereignty, regulation, talent and emerging threats.

  • SMI-CYBIA Challenge

    A flagship hackathon where teams build defensive and AI solutions against the clock.

  • Startup pitches

    Local innovators pitch their projects to a jury of investors and operators.

  • Hands-on workshops

    Practical, tooling-focused sessions on SOC, detection, secure AI and more.

  • Careers forum

    Meet recruiters, share your CV and explore cyber & AI roles across the region.

  • Wargame 2026

    A live blue-team / red-team simulation putting incident response to the test.

  • Free B2B networking

    Curated meetings with institutions, vendors and peers — at no extra cost.

Be part of SMI-CYBIA 2026

Two days. One ecosystem. Secure your pass and join the people building Africa's cyber & AI future.