Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop

Cybersecurity Forum &
Workshop 2026
June 17th - 18th, 2026
National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja
Theme:
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for National Cyber Resilience

The digital transformation in Nigeria is accelerating, and this surge in connected systems is opening more doors for relentless cyber threats to strike. However, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria holds a game-changing edge for providing smarter threat detection, automated responses, and proactive as well as predictive defense. This cybersecurity forum brings stakeholders together to explore how AI can drive a, more resilient cyber ecosystem in Nigeria through collaboration, innovation, and strategic capacity building.

Objectives

Enable participants gain insights to AI-driven cybersecurity solutions

Equip stakeholders with effective strategies for deploying AI tools to attain proactive cyber defense

Provide insights to guide AI governance, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory frameworks.

Foster partnerships between government, private sector, academia, and international bodies.

Build strategies for integrating AI into national cyber resilience planning.

Focus Areas

AI-powered threat detection and incident response

Machine learning applications in fraud prevention and risk analysis

Protection of critical national infrastructure Ethical considerations and governance of AI in cybersecurity

Cyber threat intelligence and predictive analytics

Capacity building and workforce development in AI cybersecurity

Public-private partnerships and information sharing frameworks

Target Audience

Government agencies and policymakers Cybersecurity professionals and IT practitioners

Financial institutions and telecom operators

Academic researchers and students in AI and cybersecurity

Tech startups and innovation hubs International development partners and cybersecurity organizations

Key Takeaways

Practical insights into leveraging AI for real-time cyber threat mitigation

Improved understanding of Nigeria’s cyber risk landscape and response strategies

Actionable recommendations for AI-driven cybersecurity policy and governance

Strengthened multi-stakeholder collaboration frameworks

Enhanced skills and knowledge for implementing AI-based security solutions

Roadmap for advancing national cyber resilience through innovation

Guests Speakers
Hon. Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, FNCS
Hon. Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, FNCS
Chairman Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity
Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu FNCS
Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu FNCS
President, Nigeria Computer Society
Dr. 'Bosun Tijani
Dr. 'Bosun Tijani
Minister, Communications, Innovations & Digital Economy
Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede
Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede
Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, FNCS
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, FNCS
DG, National Information Technology Development Agency
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote
Director General/CEO, National Identity Management Commission [NIMC]
Prof. Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju
Prof. Ibrahim Adepoju Adeyanju
Managing Director/CEO, Galaxy Backbone
Our Resource Persons
Dr Robinson Tombari Sibe
Dr Robinson Tombari Sibe
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic expert
Segun Olugbile
Segun Olugbile
Certified IT Practitioner and a Digital Policy Advisor
Dr. Ageebee Silas Faki
Dr. Ageebee Silas Faki
Lead Investigator, Instructor, and Cybersecurity Consultant
Lateef Hamzat
Lateef Hamzat
Founder/COO, CyberPlural
Dr Suleiman Farouk
Dr Suleiman Farouk
CEO, Sulfman Consulting
Dr. Emmanuel Obongha Okoi
Dr. Emmanuel Obongha Okoi
Cybersecurity & Forensics Analyst, CYESEC Technologies
Adebola Hamed
Adebola Hamed
Data Privacy and Information Protection Expert

Registration Fees

Member
65,750
/Delegate
Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity Workshop
Workshop Bag & Materials
Daily Tea Break
Daily Lunch
Workshop Certificate
Non-Member
75,750
/Delegate
Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity Workshop
Workshop Bag & Materials
Daily Tea Break
Daly Lunch
Workshop Certificate
Virtual
50,750
/Delegate
Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity Workshop
Materials (Soft Copy only)
Daily Tea Break
Daily Lunch
Workshop Certificate
Student Member
35,750
/Delegate
Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity Workshop
Workshop Bag & Materials
Daily Tea Break
Daily Lunch
Workshop Certificate
Cybersecurity Forum Only
Free
Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity Workshop
Forum Materials only
Tea Break (Day 1 Only)
Daily Lunch
Workshop Certificate

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