Two days to build Africa's cyber & AI future
SMI-CYBIA — the African showcase for local cybersecurity and AI professions and innovation — returns for a second edition. A platform for exchange, recruitment and discovery, connecting talent, institutions and innovators across the continent.
Across two days, attendees access keynotes from leading practitioners, hands-on workshops, a flagship hackathon, the Wargame 2026 simulation and a dedicated careers forum — all designed to turn ideas and skills into concrete opportunities.
Free B2B meetings, an exhibition floor and live demonstrations make SMI-CYBIA the place to meet the people shaping the region's digital sovereignty.
Expected participants
- +200
- Professionals
- +100
- Exhibiting companies
- +25
- International speakers
- +100
- Students
- +50
- Internship opportunities
Results of the first edition
Launched in 2025 in Douala, SMI-CYBIA gathered a broad ecosystem from its very first edition — momentum we're scaling up this November 2026.
+500
Visitors
+20
Stands
+10
Hackathon teams
26
Partners & institutional supporters
Participant profile
- Visitors
- 75%
- Stands
- 15%
- Hackathon teams
- 10%
All detailed figures are in the brochure.
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A look back at the first edition in Douala.
Be part of SMI-CYBIA 2026
Two days. One ecosystem. Secure your pass and join the people building Africa's cyber & AI future.