The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership and The George Washington University present:
The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership and The George Washington University proudly present a pivotal cybersecurity forum tailored for an African audience, including government officials, private industry leaders as well as global industry leaders.
In the face of escalating cyber threats, this forum emphasizes the critical role of cyber diplomacy in safeguarding national and international digital infrastructures. Bringing together high-ranking officials from various sectors, including technology, finance, manufacturing, and academia, the event aims to foster enhanced global cybersecurity cooperation. This platform will facilitate knowledge-sharing, open communication, and best practice exchanges, aiming to align and harmonize cybersecurity strategies across industries.
This forum seeks to solidify and advance collaborative efforts in cyber diplomacy. Join us in shaping the future of global cybersecurity leadership and making this an annual event.
The importance of cyber diplomacy in the 21st century cannot be overstated. As cyber threats escalate, the need for robust international cooperation to safeguard digital infrastructures becomes increasingly critical. Our forum aims to promote knowledge-sharing, open communication, and the exchange of best practices to align and harmonize cybersecurity strategies across industries and nations.
We expect participation from a great number of African diplomatic corps, leaders of public, private and non-profit sectors the deans of the regional groups:
- East African Community (EAC)
- Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
- Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- and the African Union Ambassador to Washington