Namibia is set to once again take a leading role in shaping Africa’s digital future by hosting the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC) 2026, scheduled for 22 to 24 April 2026 at Arebusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek.
The aim of the event is to strengthen cyber resilience, improve digital trust, and promote collaboration across sectors, as cyber threats become more complex and far-reaching.
The conference, now firmly established as a key continental platform, is scheduled to bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, critical infrastructure operators, academics, cybersecurity professionals, youth, and students. NICSC 2026 will run under the theme “Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Innovation, Resilience, and Sovereignty”, reflecting the growing need for African-led solutions to digital security challenges.
According to the conference spokesperson Lloyd Sibeka, the event comes at a critical time for the continent.
“As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue alone – it is an economic, social, and national security priority,” said Sibeka.
“NICSC 2026 provides a practical and inclusive space for leaders and practitioners to share knowledge, learn from real incidents, and build partnerships that strengthen our collective resilience,” he added.
The three-day programme is set to feature masterclasses, strategic and technical conference sessions, policy dialogues, panel discussions, tabletop cyber incident exercises, an exhibition, and a formal Cyber Gala Dinner. Day one will focus on practical cybersecurity awareness and threat preparedness, while day two will centre on high-level policy and technical discussions.
The final day is dedicated to ‘National Key Asset Protection,’ with a strong emphasis on safeguarding critical infrastructure such as energy, water, telecommunications, finance and mining.
Speakers and panelists include respected experts from Namibia and across Africa, representing organisations in banking, telecommunications, academia, audit, regulatory bodies, and cybersecurity firms. Topics range from cyber hygiene and social engineering to artificial intelligence, national cyber risks, skills development, and the protection of critical industries.
In addition to the conference sessions, a public exhibition will showcase the latest cybersecurity and digital solutions, offering organisations, students, and the wider public an opportunity to engage with emerging technologies and ideas.
Sibeka noted that participation has been structured to encourage broad institutional involvement.
“We are seeing growing interest from organisations that want to attend as teams rather than individuals. Group participation allows institutions to build shared understanding and capacity, which is essential when dealing with cyber risks that affect entire organisations and sectors,” he said.
Early registration is now open, with provisions designed to support organisational and executive group participation ahead of the 31 March 2026 early bird deadline.
NICSC 2026 is expected to further position Namibia as a regional hub for cybersecurity dialogue and cooperation, while contributing to skills development, awareness and policy alignment across Africa.
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