As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, workplaces, and societies, organisations must develop the resilience needed to adapt, innovate, and thrive. The Cyber Security Symposium Africa (CSSA) aims to bring together leaders, practitioners, researchers, and industry experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of navigating an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world.
To explore these challenges and opportunities, CSSA 2026 has brought together an exceptional line-up of experts from academia, industry, law enforcement, and cybersecurity practice who will share their insights on this year’s theme: Building Resilience in an AI-Everything World.
Speakers you can look forward to hearing from
Among the speakers presenting online and in-person at this year's symposium are:
- Professor Tshilidzi Marwala: Rector of the United Nations University and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Associate Professor Jonathan Shock: Director of the University of Cape Town’s AI Initiative
- Professor Basie von Solms: Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg
- Professor Kerry-Lynn Thomson: Director of the School of IT at the Nelson Mandela University
- Craig Rosewarne: Wolfpack Information Risk
- Lukas van der Merwe: Cyanre Family of Companies
- Brigadier Janine Steynberg: South African Police Services
Together, our speakers represent a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, ensuring engaging discussions on the issues shaping the future of cybersecurity, leadership, technology, privacy, and organisational resilience.
View the CSSA programme for an overview of the topics that will be presented this year.
Join the conversation 7-8 September 2026
Be part of CSSA 2025 by completing the online registration form to secure your seat.
Date: 7-8 September 2026
Venue: New Lecture Theatre, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town
Registration costs
- Standard UCT rate: R2 500
- Standard rate: R6 000
- Free access to Cisco workshop for all registered delegates
Find out more at cssa.ac.za.
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