The Symposium on Cybersecurity & Digital Identity for Africa, scheduled for November 21-22, 2024, is a two-day event that addresses the key cybersecurity challenges and advances digital identity solutions in Africa. Organized by the Upanzi Network in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Al Akhawayn University, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and the University of Botswana, the symposium will bring together over 100 experts and stakeholders from academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector.
This event will provide a platform for cross-sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to improve cybersecurity
and digital identity frameworks across Africa. The agenda will cover critical topics such as cybersecurity education, regulatory
frameworks, information security management standards, and the role of digital identity in governance.
The Symposium on Cybersecurity & Digital Identity for Africa aims to achieve the following:
Awareness : To discuss the current state of cybersecurity in Africa and its challenges, focusing on building resilient cybersecurity
infrastructures
Digital Identity Initiatives : To explore existing digital identity initiatives in Africa, including their role in digital transformation
and e-governance
Capacity Building : To identify strategies for enhancing cybersecurity capacity, particularly in academia, government, and the
private sector
Collaboration : To facilitate partnerships between universities, governmental bodies, and private organizations, driving
cybersecurity innovations and educational programs
Practical Applications : To promote practical implementations of cybersecurity frameworks and digital identity solutions tailored
to the African context
SCOPE & OUTCOMES
The symposium will feature a comprehensive range of activities designed to foster learning, networking, and collaboration among
participants through expert presentations, panel discussions, group workshops, hackathons and competitions, networking
opportunities.
The expected outcomes of the Symposium include:
Increased Cybersecurity Initiative awareness : A more skilled and informed cybersecurity workforce within Africa, equipped
with the knowledge to address emerging threats
Possible collaborations and Partnerships : Establishment of long-term collaborations between key stakeholders such as
academic institutions, government bodies, and private companies
Increased Digital Identity initiative awareness : Increased implementation of secure digital identity solutions that support e-governance and the digital economy
Policy Recommendations : Strategic policy recommendations on cybersecurity regulations and risk management that African
governments and institutions can adopt
Showcased Innovations : Recognition of innovative cybersecurity and digital identity solutions developed by African students
and institutions
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