About ACDF

The Africa Cyber Defense Forum is a continental platform for public-private cooperation.

The forum through its well curated and world class content, engages Top level Government officials, Technology experts, business leaders and other leaders of society to shape the continental, regional and industry agendas in the African cyber space.

Our activities are anchored in our passionate pursuit of better and safer technology and we are seeking to shape the future of information security through progressive and inspiring conversations in technology and offering thought leadership to both governments, society and private sector.

We believe that technology has the potential to bring transformative change in the continent, but we must ensure that it is equally secure. This is why by bringing together experts from all walks of life in a business conscious platform we can make a positive change in our society.

We bring together open-minded, creative, forward-thinking ICT experts, entrepreneurs, and individuals at the frontline of information security, cyber defense technology, technology review, and Business executives through high-level panels and speakers to create deal flows, partnerships and inspire.

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  • ADVISORY BOARD

Top notch influencing speakers, visionary
storytellers and innovative thinkers will inspire,
teach and guide us in the challenges of today.

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William Baraza

William Baraza

Director and CEO
AFRALTI

Gilbert Nyandeje

Gilbert Nyandeje

Gilbert Nyandeje

Founder and CEO
ACDF

 
 
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Prof. Atsushi Yamanaka

Prof. Atsushi Yamanaka

Chief Adviser
RWANDA ICT INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM STRENGTHENING PROJECT

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Amb. Mohamed Shidiye

Amb. Mohamed Shidiye

High Commissioner, Kenya
HIGH COMMISSION IN BOTSWANA

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Aprielle Oichoe

Aprielle Oichoe

Managing Director
INFOSPHERE

Noureen Njoroge

Noureen Njoroge

Noureen Njoroge

Director of Global Cyber Threat Intelligence
Nike

Eddy Kayihura

Eddy Kayihura

Eddy Kayihura

Former Chief Executive Officer
AFRINIC

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Fidelis Muia

Fidelis Muia

Director, Technical Services
KENYA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Jawad Khalid Mirza

Jawad Khalid Mirza

Jawad Khalid Mirza

Chief Information Security Officer
Askari Bank, Pakistan

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Collins Ojiambo

Collins Ojiambo

Director and CEO
OCS GROUP

Anthony Muiyoro

Anthony Muiyoro

Anthony Muiyoro

Risk Advisory Partner
DELOITTE

 
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Lydie Ngo Nogol

Lydie Nog Nogol

Chief Information Security Officer – Subsaharien Francophone Africa
PWC

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Richard Zaluski

Richard Zaluski

President, Founder, CEO, Chairman
Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + International Studies

Laura Temesi

Laura Temesi

Laura Temesi

Head, Cyber Partnerships and Communication
Standard Chartered Bank

Andy Chadwick

Andy Chadwick

Andy Chadwick

Cyber Leader • UK Diplomat • Head of Africa Cyber Network
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anna Collard

Anna Collard

Anna Collard

Senior Vice-President Content Strategy & Evangelist
KnowBe4 Africa

Yasir El Kabbany

Yasir El Kabbany

Yasir El Kabbany

Senior Regional Director
Middle East & Africa at CompTIA

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