Opening Speech by the Master of Ceremony.

09:00 – 09:15 |Opening Keynote:
Securing Africa's Digital Future: Strengthening Sovereignty and Resilience;
09:15 – 09:30 |Opening Keynote:
Vision of ANCA's Priorities and Actions to Ensure a Secure and Sustainable African Cyberspace.

09:30 – 10:15 | Panel 1:
Forging a Unified Path: AI Governance and Cybersecurity in Africa;
10:15 – 10:30 | Keynote 1:
Building Resilient Digital Infrastructures: Africa’s Path to Cybersecurity Excellence;
10:30 – 10:45 | Fireside Chat:
Launch of Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako Book;
10:45 – 11:15 | Panel 2:
Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Future;
11:15 – 11:45 | Panel 3:
Emerging Cybersecurity Trends in Africa: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape;
11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee Break.
12:30 – 14:30 | Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (in parallel).

Session 1: Predictive Threat Analysis with AI and Metadata
Real-Time Threat Detection;
Predictive Risk Management with EPSS and VEX.

Session 2: AI-Driven Threat Intelligence and Strategic Security Planning in DevSecOps
Harnessing Threat Intelligence with AI;
Proactive Risk Mitigation Through Strategic Insights;
Scenario-Based Security Simulation and Planning.

Session 3: Securing Infrastructure and Data
Critical Infrastructure Resilience : Examine long-term strategies using AI to dynamically protect critical systems against evolving threats
Cloud Data Security : Learn how AI secures cloud environments by monitoring data flows and detecting breaches specific to cloud vulnerabilities;
IoT Device Protection: Explore AI-driven solutions for protecting IoT networks by identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating device-targeted threats;
AI for Identity and Access Management : See how AI enhances IAM systems through anomaly detection and automated security controls.

Session 4: Strategic Vulnerability Management
Streamlined Vulnerability Management with AI :
Use AI to enhance workflows for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities, improving overall security posture;
Standards-Driven Management Frameworks:
Discover how to integrate metadata standards like CVE, CVSS, EPSS, and VEX into long-term vulnerability management strategies. (Emphasizes strategic integration, separate from forecasting tools in Session 1.);
Proactive Vulnerability Optimization:
Learn advanced techniques to transform vulnerability management processes, reducing risks and boosting efficiency. (Dedicated to workflow transformation, avoiding overlap with operational task automation.).

Session 5: Mastering Security with AI
Unlocking AI’s Potential for Cyber Defense;
Hands-On Learning with Real-World Scenarios;
Seamless Integration for Advanced Threat Detection.

Session 6: Enhancing Cloud Security with AI: Challenges and Solutions
Securing the Cloud with AI;
Challenges and Solutions in Cloud Security;
Practical Approaches for AI Integration.
14:30 – 15:30 | Lunch Break.
19:00 – 21:00 | Gala Dinner.

Sessions 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (in parallel).

Session 7: Incident Analysis and Rapid Response
Forensic Analysis with AI;
AI Integration in Security Operations Centers (SOC);
AI and Cyberattack Simulation for System Resilience Testing.

Session 8: Threat Prevention and Identification
Advanced Phishing Detection with AI;
Integrating AI in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS);
Predictive Cybersecurity with AI: Anticipating Threats;
Using AI for Online Fraud Prevention.

Session 9: Advanced Threat and Attack Prediction.
Advanced Threat Analysis and Attack Prediction;
Internal Threat Detection Using AI.

Session 10: AI-Driven Strategies for Cyber Defense
Proactive Threat Intelligence;
AI-Powered Behavioral Analytics;
Transforming Cyber Defense with AI.

Session 11: Data Security and Regulatory Compliance
Securing Generative AI;
Developing AI Algorithms for Personal Data Protection;
AI for Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance.

Session 12: Enhancing Risk Management in DevSecOps for Secure Development
Security Automation with AI in DevSecOps;
Continuous Monitoring for Security in Development Environments;
Risk Reduction and Incident Response Optimization.

Coffee Break.

Interactive Business-to-Business (B2B) Session.