Africa Cyber Defense Forum ACDF 2026
The 7th edition of Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) takes places from 2 to 6 November at Mövenpick Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi
Workshops
2–3 November 2026 • Hyatt Place, Westlands
From Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional with Remi Afon to DFIR in Action: From Evidence to Incident Report with Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe to Building & Operating a Modern SOC: From Charter to Capability Roadmap with Marvin Ngoma, this year's workshops are not be missed
Networking Dinner
Gala Dinner
3 November 2026 • Westlands, nairobi
A fusion of the enduring wisdom of African cultural heritage and the dynamic challenges of modern cybersecurity.
An immersive journey where ancient principles of community, knowledge preservation, and collective defense provide a foundational metaphor for navigating the complexities of the digital age
Main Forum
Main Plenary Sessions
4–5 November 2026 • Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi
From the opening ceremony to panel discussions, networking breaks, Cyberlympics Kenya, ministerial roundtables, startup hub ptiches and award ceremonies, this year's ACDF will be an unforgettable opportunity
Golf Tournament
ACDF Golf Tournament
6 November 2026 • Golf Club
A space for the kind of unhurried, peer-to-peer dialogue that policy and procurement conversations require — and that no conference hall, however well-curated, can replicate
Partners
Sponsors
Cyberlympics Kenya 2026
The 2nd in-person hacking / Capture-The-Flag competition is designed to address the cybersecurity skills gap and digital divide that persist in Kenya, while helping Kenya grow its status as an emerging technology hub.
Cyberlympics Kenya is an online cyber-security and cyber-defense competition. It pits teams from Kenya in a 24-hour intense hands-on real-life based scenarios and hands-on Virtual labs that cover a series of challenges
Speakers
Andy Chadwick
Director for Africa
Shadowserver
Tim Theuri
Executive Head of Cybersecurity (CISO)
M-PESA Africa
Remi Afon
Founder
Lynsec
Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe
CEO/Lead Forensic Examiner
Digital Footprints Ltd
