With over 80 speakers and panellists on the agenda, the upcoming annual ITWeb Security Summit promises to live up to its reputation as the most significant, must-attend event for information security professionals in Africa.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual ITWeb Security Summit, an event that has evolved alongside technology trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.
“Over the past two decades, the summit has consistently attracted high-profile cybersecurity specialists, solution providers, and business leaders,” says Lisa Lawlor, ITWeb Events Director. “With the growing impact of AI and other emerging technologies, and the increasing role of cyber in geopolitics, the demand for informed insight and the need for strategies that not only defend against cyber threats but also anticipate them has never been more critical.”
Eleven globally renowned cybersecurity experts will deliver keynote addresses, covering a wide spectrum of pressing security challenges—from the impact of AI in cyber defence, to social engineering, Africa’s unique cybersecurity landscape, and the latest developments in data security, governance and compliance.
Global keynote line-up
The summit will feature eleven globally renowned cybersecurity experts delivering keynote presentations across both cities.
Among the headline speakers in Johannesburg next week is Jamie Bartlett, British author and tech commentator, known for his award-winning BBC podcast The Missing Cryptoqueen and best-selling book The Dark Net. Bartlett will unpack insights from his five-year investigation into the world’s largest crypto scam and explore how AI is reshaping online crime and fraud.
Other Johannesburg keynote speakers include:
- Tope Olufon, senior analyst, Forrester: The role of AI In cybersecurity
- Dr Bianca Lins, legal officer & lead, space department, Office for Communications, Liechtenstein: Space assets under siege: unseen cyber security challenges and a path forward
- Andy Kennedy, senior solutions engineering manager, UK, Ireland and South Africa, Cloudflare: Factoring harm as part of a risk-based approach to cyber security
Gilbert Nyandeje, founder and CEO, Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF):
Cyber security from an African perspective
- Lisa Flynn, founder, Catalysts & Canaries Research Institute & Training Academy: Unmasking the deception: Tackling social engineering and ai deepfake threats
- Jack Chapman, SVP, threat intelligence, KnowBe4: AI for security and the security of AI
A platform for collaboration
The ITWeb Security Summit 2025 will once again provide a platform for cybersecurity professionals, IT decision makers, policymakers, vendors and service providers to exchange ideas, showcase solutions, and define effective defence and risk strategies.
Attendees can expect:
- In-depth workshops and hands-on training
- Deep insights by global cybersecurity thought leaders
- Expert-led panel discussions and technical sessions
- Cutting-edge product demonstrations
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers
Event dates
Johannesburg:
3–4 June 2025 – Conference & Exhibition
5 June 2025 – Workshops at the Sandton Convention Centre
Register today to attend the ITWeb Security Summit 2025
