Wednesday 11 June 2025
Kalamata Restaurant
Technical Colloquium
on Threat Intelligence and Incident Response by FIRST and Shadowserver Foundation.
The colloquium will provide a discussion forum to share information about vulnerabilities, incidents, tools and all other issues that affect the operation of incident response and security teams
Thursday 12 June 2025
Kalamata Restaurant
Cyberlympics Kenya
A 12-hour sprint to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges with multi-level challenges from beginner to elite) with Kenyan-themed scenarios.
Cyber Baraza
A Swahili-inspired interactive hub for networking, idea-sharing and collaboration led by Bsides and SheHacks.
Friday 13 June 2025
Kalamata Restaurant
Panel Discussions
Thought-provoking discussions featuring African and global experts on cybersecurity, innovation, and digital transformation will feature prominently
Start-up and Innovation
Entrepreneurs will have a unique grassroots opportunity to pitch their ideas in an informal, street-style setting.
Programme
11 – 13 June 2025
Kalamata Restaurant & Nairobi Street Kitchen
Theme: Neon Byte Rebellion—where Africa’s hackers ignite the night, crack the code, and own the chaos.
DAY 1Wed 11 June
CTI Underground
Location: Kalamata Restaurant
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Theme: Dive into the neon-lit underbelly of threat intel—raw, unfiltered, and electric
8:00AM – 8:30AM
Check-in & Juice Up
Darknet Brew (strong black coffee), energy drinks and quick Mediterranean bites
8:30AM – 8:35AM
Opening Remarks by Organizers
Gilbert Nyandeje • CEO and Founder • Africa Cyber Defense Forum
8:35AM – 8:50AM
Keynote – Kenya’s Roadmap to Digital Resilience
Col. (Dr.) James Kimuyu • Director • National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4)
8:50AM – 9:20AM
Keynote – World Class Cyber Threat Intelligence at No Cost
Andy Chadwick • Director for Africa • The Shadowserver Foundation
9:20AM – 9:50AM
Cyber Attacks Targeting Kenya: A Deep Dive into the Threat Landscape
Ali Uzun • Solutions Engineering Team Lead • SOC Radar
9:50AM – 10:20AM
Everything Wrong and How we Make it Right with (Nat) CSIRTs
Lawrence Muchilwa • Africa Liasion • Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
10:20AM – 10:35AM
Neon Breather, 15-minute break
Stretch, sip more Darknet Brew, or trade quick hacks
10:35AM – 11:05AM
Eyes on Every Endpoint: Real-Time Hunting in the SOC
Kennedy Okello • Chief Technology Officer • Enovise Group
11:05AM – 11:35AM
Redefining Threat Intelligence and Incident Response for the Organizational Future
Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor • Founder • AfricaHackon
11:35AM – 12:05AM
Inner Workings of a Stealer Malware
Olakanmi Oluwole • SOC and CTI Operations Manager • L4ser Security Labs
12:05PM – 12:35PM
Forged in Simulation: Validating Tools, Teams and Tactics in Incident Response
Jones Baraza • Co-founder and CTO • CTF ROOM
12:35PM – 1:35PM
Skulls & Packets Lunch
1:35PM – 2:05PM
A Cloud Computing Security Assessement for FINTECHs in Kenya
Alex Omondi • Software Security Engineer • Enovise Group
2:05PM – 2:35PM
Digital Identify Risks on Social Media
Oscar Okwero • Cyber and Data security Engingeer • Cyber Intel Technologies Ltd
2:35PM – 5:05PM
Escape Room and Cyberboard Games
Backdoors & Breaches
5:05PM – 5:15PM
Debrief & Disperse; Quick Recap
What worked, what didn’t
DAY 2Thu 12 June
Hack on Wheels: Cyber Chaos
Location: Kalamata Restuarant (Full-Day Event)
Time: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Theme: Matatu madness—graffiti, and pure hacker anarchy
8:00AM – 8:30AM
Roll In & Chow Down
Street eats: Mandazi, samosas and chai/coffee
8:30AM – 8:35AM
Opening Remarks by Organizers
8:35AM – 9:05AM
Leveraging Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies to positio Africa as Global IT and Cybersecurity Outsourcing Hub
Dr. John Opala • VP IT and Global Chief Information Security Officer • Hanes Brands Inc
9:05AM – 9:35AM
Red Team Village – Onyesha Ukali; Live Hacking Demo: Breaking and Securing Web Applications
Eric Badger • Senior Manager Information security Operations • Consoldited Bank, Ghana
9:35AM – 10:05AM
Scan and Scam; Automating Gmail’s Defense Against QR Code Phising through AI
Lewis Nyombyekothe • Student • Meru University of Science and Technology
10:05AM – 10:20AM
Neon Breather, 15-minute break
Stretch, sip more Darknet Brew, or trade quick hacks
10:20AM – 1:20PM
Hack on Wheels – Matatu Mayhem and Cyberlympics Kenya Finals
2:20PM – 4:20PM
Cyber Baraza- A Swahili-inspired interactive hub for networking, idea-sharing and collaboration
NKCC Members Meeting, Cyber Baraza
4:20PM – 4:30PM
Winners Announced and Awarding
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Debrief & Disperse; Quick Recap
DAY 3Fri 13 June
Cyber Chill: The Hangover
Location: Kalamata Restaurant
Time: 3:00PM – 10:30PM
Theme: Post-chaos wind-down—cyber beer, jazz, and late-night vibes
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Stumble In & Sip
Cyber beer flight: Local brews with names like “Rootkit IPA”
Mediterranean snacks: Olives, flatbreads, and chill
4:00PM – 4:15PM
Opening Remarks by Organizers
4:15 PM – 5:30PM
Cocktail Hack & Recap
Grainy reel: Day 1 and 2’s wildest moments
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Jazz Jams & Jawing
Live jazz: Smooth riffs with a hacker twist (think synth undertones)
Networking: Swap burner numbers, trade swag
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Night Fuel & Nonsense
Dinner drop: Grilled goodies and hummus
Ritual: “Spot the Fed” game with fake badges
9:00PM – 10:00PM
Last Call Toast
Final words: “Africa’s hackers rise”
Glowing “cyber shot” toast—neon and ridiculous
10:00PM – 10:30PM
Fade Out
Jazz fades, drinks dry up, legends leave
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Professionals Pass
$ 200.00
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Step into the epicentre of Africa’s digital future with the Professionals Pass, your all-access key to the 6th annual edition of Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF 2025) in the vibrant heart of Kigali, Rwanda. Priced at an exceptional value of USD 2050, this pass isn’t just a ticket, it’s your strategic investment in shaping a Secure and Sovereign Digital Africa.
Your Professionals Pass Unlocks:
Command the Conversation: Full Conference Access on 1–2 October 2025
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Sponsor / Exhibit
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our sponsorship opportunities are for innovative companies serious about cyber threats, cyber threat solutions, being ahead of industry trends, and most importantly, the place to make deals in major technology markets.
Our audience and programs are a culmination of research in the information security sector, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s competitors while putting you in front of your customers in an experiential environment. Partnering with Cyber Carnival helps you quickly ascertain the visions and trends of your market and how well you can use the opportunity to champion your organization’s agenda.
As a sponsor, you build an unmatched business prospect prior to the ACDF conference, where sponsorship opportunities will be the most proven way to close business on-site.
Your participation at ACDF as a sponsor is supported by a multi-faceted marketing campaign to our rich portfolio of global cybersecurity experts and partners.
CYBER TITAN - Platinum
Perks
- Naming rights to 1st edition of Cyberlympics Kenya.
- Prime branding on all stages, Carnival maps, and digital platforms.
- Exclusive keynote speaking slot at the Carnival.
- Access to Technical Colloquim by Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST).
- 10 free Carnival passes + networking cocktail with industry leaders
- Social media takeover + featured interview in post-event documentary.
- Branding on Cyberlympics Kenya leaderboards, workshop materials, and Cyber Baraza stage.
- Host a sponsored workshop or panel discussion.
- Logo on Carnival lanyards and name tags.
- Social media shoutouts.
- Branding on Cyberlympics Kenya trophies, participant kits, and livestreams.
- Mentorship opportunity: Sponsor a hackathon team + your logo on their gear.
- Access to startup pitch sessions.
- Recognition in press releases and closing ceremony speech.
Why Sponsor?
Own the spotlight as the face of Africa’s cybersecurity revolution.
INNOVATION SENTINEL - Gold
Perks
- Access to Technical Colloquim by Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST).
- 7 free Carnival passes + networking cocktail with industry leaders
- Branding on Cyberlympics Kenya leaderboards, workshop materials, and Cyber Baraza stage.
- Host a sponsored workshop or panel discussion.
- Logo on Carnival lanyards and name tags.
- Social media shoutouts.
- Branding on Cyberlympics Kenya trophies, participant kits, and livestreams.
- Mentorship opportunity: Sponsor a hackathon team + your logo on their gear.
- Access to startup pitch sessions.
- Recognition in press releases and closing ceremony speech..
Why Sponsor?
Align with cutting-edge innovation and thought leadership.
CODE WARRIOR - Silver
Perks
- Access to Technical Colloquim by Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST).
- 4 free Carnival passes + networking cocktail with industry leaders
- Logo on Carnival lanyards and name tags.
- Social media shoutouts.
- Access to startup pitch sessions.
- Recognition in press releases and closing ceremony speech.
Why Sponsor?
Directly engage with Africa’s brightest tech talent.
BARAZA BENEFACTOR - Community
Perks
- Title sponsorship of the Cyber Baraza (traditional forum discussions).
- Logo on baraza seating area + branded discussion guides.
- 4 free Carnival passes + networking cocktail with industry leaders
- Recognition in press releases and closing ceremony speech.
- Access to startup pitch sessions.
- Social media feature as a “Community Defender.”.
Why Sponsor?
Champion grassroots cybersecurity education and cultural dialogue.
Call for Speakers
Process Overview
We are delighted that you are interested in speaking at Cyber Carnival which will be held at Kalamata Restaurant and Nairobi Street Kitchen from 11 – 13 June 2025.
Our Committee of Experts-Working Group (CoE-WG) employs a robust speaker evaluation and selection process. We go through several rounds of review to ensure that we select presentations that best represent our attendees’ interests. This gives our Forum an edge over other industry events. The following is a timeline for the submission process for Cyber Carnival.
- April 26, 2025: Call for Speakers opens
- May 16, 2025: Call for Speakers ends
- May 26, 2025: Notification of acceptance status
We are looking for fresh guidance and insights for Cyber Carnival. Therefore, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- No more than two proposals per speaker
- Interactivity is encouraged — proposals that emphasize attendee engagement will be given priority
- Case studies will receive priority consideration
- Veteran speakers are welcome, but new material will be prioritized over past material
- Vendors and solution providers are encouraged to submit proposals, but a customer must be featured as a co-presenter
- Commercial/promotional content will not be considered
The CoE-WG receives hundreds of high-quality proposals from professionals throughout the industry and we will select the best mix to be part of the Cyber Carnival programme.
Selection Criteria
We want the very best presentations for Cyber Carnival. What are we looking for?
The ideal speaker:
- Has significant experience and subject matter expertise in the topic proposed, strong content knowledge, experience, and passion
- Can engage an audience with purely educational, insightful, and focused content
- Knows that the strongest sessions are driven by real-life stories and insights
- Understands that session objectives and takeaways must be actionable
- Is comfortable speaking in front of large groups
- Is able to communicate, collaborate, and exchange ideas with attendees
- Is willing to partner with ACDF to deliver the best possible experience for attendees
- Believes a diverse speaker lineup delivers the greatest value
- Plans to attend the entire event and engage with attendees
- Is open to helping spread the word about Cyber Carnival
The ideal session:
- Is relevant to information security and cyber security leaders
- Addresses the most pressing issues regarding best practices, processes, infrastructure, and strategy
- Is more than just theory, delivering practical experience, real-world examples, and case studies from all points along the path to maturity
- Is a coherent, interest-grabbing presentation featuring high-quality materials and accompanying documentation
- Is fresh, timely content that doesn’t promote or endorse a specific product/service
Please provide complete information for each proposal element.
- You must include a title that’s descriptive, attention-grabbing, and/or provocative
- You must include an abstract/description letting potential attendees know what’s in it for them; make a case for why your session/coverage is different, urgent, important to the industry, etc.
- You must identify 3-5 key takeaways to help attendees understand what they’ll gain from attending your session
- You must include full contact information, a brief biographical statement, and a headshot
Carnival Tracks
Emerging Technologies
Explore how these innovations are reshaping threat landscapes, enabling intelligent defenses, and introducing new vulnerabilities. From securing AI models to understanding quantum-era risks, this track prepares participants for the next frontier in cyber.
Dark Web Diaries
This track offers threat intel briefings, OSINT workshops, and live demos of how hackers operate in the hidden layers of the internet. Ideal for SOC analysts, cybercrime investigators, and the curious digital detective
Hack the Future: Youth, Startups & Innovation
Showcase fresh talent, pitch ideas to investors, prototype next-gen tools, and connect with incubators. This track features startup battles, innovation labs, and real-world problem-solving challenges
Cyber Frontlines: Nation-State, Warfare & Defense
From state-sponsored attacks to cyber deterrence policy, this track explores national cyber defense strategies, critical infrastructure protection, and simulations of hostile digital engagements
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