CyberX Africa: Leading Cyber Security Event 2026, Johannesburg, Africa

EVENT OVERVIEW

The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Africa and Johannesburg

The Conference

The People

Best cybersecurity place to network and gain business

The Exhibition

The global cybersecurity market, valued at USD 235.50 billion in 2026, is projected to hit USD 423.43 billion by 2030 at a 12.45% CAGR. Growth is fueled by zero-trust adoption, IT-OT integration, and quantum-ready encryption. North America leads in spending, while Asia-Pacific sees the fastest rise with cloud-first shifts. Rising cyber-insurance demands, platform consolidation, and M&A activity are accelerating unified security adoption.

South Africa’s cybersecurity market is growing rapidly, projected to reach up to USD 4.1 billion by 2030 (~13% CAGR). Growth is fueled by the Cybercrimes Act, cloud adoption, mobile payments, and AI-driven security. Yet, ransomware, digital banking fraud, and AI-powered attacks are rising, with the public sector and critical infrastructure highly exposed. Challenges include a severe skills gap, budget constraints, load-shedding, and complex regulations. To cope, organizations are turning to zero-trust, managed security services, and AI-powered defenses to strengthen resilience.

Aligned with Africa’s digital transformation goals, South Africa is accelerating its cyber resilience journey through progressive regulations, cloud adoption, and AI-driven defenses. Key national strategies emphasize securing critical infrastructure, strengthening financial ecosystems, and building cyber skills for the future workforce. To advance this mission, Johannesburg will host the 30th CyberX Global Series and the Inaugural CyberX Africa Summit & Awards on 3rd March 2026, uniting global and African cybersecurity leaders to shape the continent’s secure digital future.

AGENDA

08:00 – 09:20

Arrival & High-Impact Networking

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:20 – 09:30

Welcome Note by the Organizer

Unveiling the mission to secure Africa’s digital frontier and South Africa’s leadership role.

09:30 – 09:45

Grand Opening Keynote: "South Africa's Cybersecurity Vision 2030: Safeguarding the Continent's Digital Future"

National Cybersecurity Strategy & regulatory frameworks
Africa-wide digital trust ecosystems
Building cyber resilience for a growing digital economy

09:45 – 10:30

CISO Panel Discussion: "Africa's Cyber Crossroads: Strategic Priorities for 2026 & Beyond"

Cloud-first economies & securing borderless networks
AI-powered threats vs. AI-driven defense
Ransomware in critical infrastructure: Energy, Mining, and Financial Services
National cyber literacy: Embedding security into every layer
Harmonising African cyber regulations

10:30 – 10:45

Tech Talk: "Global Threat Intelligence: How Cybercrime Networks Target South Africa and Regional Countries"

Dissecting ransomware gangs & APT tactics
Financial fraud, mobile payment attacks & phishing syndicates
How African SOCs must evolve in 2025

10:45 – 11:15

Networking Break: Coffee & Connections

Engage with peers, partners, and global vendors in Africa's evolving security ecosystem.

11:15 – 11:30

Industry Presentation: "OT & IoT Security in Africa: Protecting Mines, Utilities & Smart Cities"

Securing SCADA, ICS & energy grids
AI anomaly detection in industrial systems

11:30 – 11:45

Industry Presentation: "Data Sovereignty & Cross-Border Compliance in Africa"

POPIA, GDPR & beyond
Cloud localization challenges in financial services & telecom

11:45 – 12:00

Industry Presentation: "Zero Trust in Action: Reimagining Security for Africa's Digital Enterprises"

Real-world case studies from South African banks & telecom providers
Achieving cyber resilience in hybrid & remote environments

12:00 – 12:45

Critical Infrastructure Panel: "Securing South Africa's Nerve Centers: Energy, Mining & Finance Under Attack"

Defending against cyber sabotage in utilities & transport
Incident response frameworks for national resilience
Public-private cooperation in securing essential services

12:45 – 13:45

Power Lunch & Partner Demos

Exhibition Networking & Executive Roundtables

13:45 – 14:00

Keynote Presentation: "Cyber-Aware Organizations: Making Security Everyone's Job"

Leadership & governance frameworks
Building a culture of cyber accountability across enterprises

14:00 – 14:15

Panel Discussion: "Securing Africa's Digital Horizon: South Africa as the Cyber Gateway"

AI, automation & SOC of the future
Upskilling for cloud & quantum-ready security
Empowering women & youth in cybersecurity

14:15 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: "Securing Africa's Digital Horizon: South Africa as the Cyber Gateway"

Cross-border threat intelligence sharing
Building talent & research ecosystems
Public-private partnerships to drive resilience
Cyber hygiene: From classrooms to boardrooms

14:45 – 15:00

CyberX Global Awards - Cybersecurity Excellence

Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence, Innovators, Visionary & CISO Awards

Honoring innovators, government initiatives & enterprise leaders shaping Africa's digital resilience

15:00 – 16:00

Official Closing & Networking Farewell

Reflections, Takeaways & Business Card Exchange

DOWNLOAD AGENDA

WHY PARTNER?

Face to Face Meetings

Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Africa 2026, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge and skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.

Keynote Speaking Conference

Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.

Product Showcase Exhibition

Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products and solutions for seamless business.