The Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) returns to Kigali from 29 September to 3 October 2025, bringing together the continent’s most innovative cyber minds to shape a secure and sovereign Digital Africa.

This year’s event, hosted at Kigali Marriott Hotel, will feature thought-provoking plenaries, executive keynotes, thematic fireside chats, and Africa’s leading hacking competition — the Cyberlympics. Attendees will experience the latest cybersecurity innovations, from cutting-edge tools to sovereign digital infrastructure and data protection solutions.

ACDF 2025 will tackle today’s most pressing cyber challenges, which includes:

1. Cybersecurity Capacity Building and Talent Development

2. African-Built Cybersecurity Solutions and Startups

3. Continental Cooperation through Linked CERTs

4. Investment in Cloud, Digital Identity, and Data Centers

5. Strengthening Policy Frameworks for Digital Sovereignty

6. AI Ethics Tailored to African Contexts

Designed for governments, corporates, academia, and innovators, ACDF offers a unique platform to learn, collaborate, and act on emerging digital threats. Whether you're in banking, health, education, or national security, there’s a voice and a conversation for you.

Join us as we convene policymakers, national cybersecurity centers, crime agencies, business leaders, and ethical hackers to protect Africa’s digital frontier.

To learn more about ACDF and book your ticket, visit www.africacyberdefenseforum.com