STAFF WRITER
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (NICSC) 2026 conference from 22to 24 April at Arebusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek.
The conference will 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.
Conference spokesperson Lloyd Sibeka in a statement said 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 Mr 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 said.
The three-day programme will feature masterclasses, strategic and technical conference sessions, policy dialogues, panel discussions, tabletop cyber incident exercises, an exhibition and a formal Cyber Gala Dinner.
Speakers and panellists 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.
“We are seeing growing interest from organisations that want to attend as teams rather than individuals,” he said. “Group participation allows institutions to build shared understanding and capacity, which is essential when dealing with cyber risks that affect entire organisations and sectors,” Sibeka said.
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