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
Nairobi Street Kitchen
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 – 8:45AM
Check-in & Juice Up
Darknet Brew (strong black coffee), energy drinks and quick Mediterranean bites
8:45AM – 9:45AM
Keynote – “Africa’s Threatscape: No BS”
Vibe: Blunt, unfiltered, with real attack data—no corporate polish
9:45AM – 11:15AM
AI RAG and MCP for Offense and Defense
AI Retrieval-Augmented Generation (AI RAG) and Minimal Conditional Policy (MCP)
11:15AM – 12:00PM
Live on the Wire: Incident Handling
Tackle a live DDoS or data heist in a virtual war room—packets flying, logs screaming!
12:00PM – 12:15PM
Neon Breather
15-minute break: Stretch, sip more Darknet Brew, or trade quick hacks
12:15PM – 13:15PM
Skulls & Packets Lunch
Quick grub: Grilled skewers, flatbreads and chaos chats
13:15PM – 2:00PM
War Stories – “CTI in the Trenches”
Lightning talks: 15-min tales of African breaches, botnets, and wins
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Capture the Threat (CTT)
Team challenge: Hunt a simulated threat actor in a messy dataset
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Debrief & Disperse; Quick Recap
What worked, what sucked
DAY 2Thu 12 June
Hack on Wheels: Cyber Chaos
Location: Nairobi Street Kitchen (Full-Day Event)
Time: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Theme: Matatu madness—graffiti, and pure hacker anarchy
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Check-in & Juice Up
Street eats: Mandazi, samosas and chai/coffee
Badge scan for BSides Nairobi and Cyberlympics Kenya
9:00AM – 9:15AM
Opening Remarks by Organizers
9:15AM – 10:45AM
Red Team Village – Onyesha Ukali
10:45AM – 12:30PM
Hack on Wheels – Matatu Mayhem
Matatus: Graffiti-bombed, Wi-Fi-jacked hacking dens
Challenge: Live CTI hunt—track a “rogue operator” across feeds
12:30PM – 12:50PM
Grub & Gear Up
Street food pit stop: Nairobi Street Kitchen Experience
12:50PM – 2:20PM
Cyberlympics Kenya “Vuln Smash”
Team challenge: Exploit vulns in web, IoT, and rogue networks
Matatus as war rooms: Real-time leaderboards
Prize: Custom “Vuln Reaper” badge
2:20PM – 3:50PM
Blue Team Village – Anguka na Hacker
3:50PM – 4:05PM
Winners Announced and Awarding
4:05PM – 5:35PM
Hardware Hacking Village
Tear apart IoT junk, patch it, or weaponize it
5:35PM – 8:00PM
Street Rave & Takedown
Neon lights, matatu sound systems blasting Afrobeat
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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SimbaCipher
Original price was: KShs 6,000.00.KShs 5,000.00Current price is: KShs 5,000.00.
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Experience the Neon Byte Rebellion—where Africa’s hackers ignite the night, crack the code and own the chaos. Cyber Carnival 2025 takes place from 11 to 13 June 2025 at Kalamata Restaurant and Nairobi Street Kitchen.
The early bird SimbaCipher ticket, priced at KSh 5,000, entitles you to attend Cyber Carnival 2025.
149 in stock