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Hosted by AfricaCERT: three days of hands-on operational technology security training, followed by a full day of talks on securing Africa's industrial and critical infrastructure.
Event overview
As digitalization reaches deeper into Africa's power, water, manufacturing, and transport systems, dependence on industrial control systems and the networks that connect them keeps growing, and so does the exposure that comes with it. Left unmanaged, this exposure becomes an operational and safety risk, not just an IT problem.
The Virtual AF OT Summit brings together OT/ICS engineers, CERT/CSIRT teams, infrastructure operators, researchers, and policymakers from across the continent for three days of practical training and a full day of talks, building the shared knowledge and coordination the region still lacks.
Program
Build practical skills first, then bring them into conversation with the wider region.
Intensive, practitioner-led training to help participants identify, defend against, and respond to threats in OT/ICS environments.
Sessions and panels on threat intelligence, incident response, regulatory frameworks, and real-world OT security lessons from across Africa.
Objectives
Share best practices and lessons learned in OT/ICS security across Africa and beyond.
Connect incident responders, security teams, and government officials to strengthen collective resilience.
Hands-on training and workshops to build practical OT/ICS skills for engineers and decision-makers.
Discuss and shape OT security policy aligned with international standards and regional realities.
Build lasting partnerships across the African OT/ICS security community and its international peers.
Call for speakers & trainers
Open to the global community, with preference given to speakers and trainers with regional African experience.
Program Committee
Our Program Committee reviews submissions, curates the agenda, and helps recruit speakers and trainers. Roster is being finalized. Check back as members are confirmed.
Sponsors
Sponsorship helps us keep the Summit accessible while putting your brand in front of the decision-makers shaping OT security across the continent, with impact reaching beyond this event as we plan future gatherings, including in person.
We gratefully welcome all contributions, donations, and financial support.
Register
Registration is free and open to OT/ICS professionals, CERT/CSIRT teams, infrastructure operators, and policymakers across Africa and beyond.
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