ISSAN set to host cybersecurity convention on AI, digital dangers

The Information Security Society of Africa in Nigeria (ISSAN) is ready to carry collectively policymakers, trade leaders, regulators and cybersecurity specialists at its 2026 Annual Cybersecurity Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in Lagos.

The convention, with the theme, “Cybersecurity: Balancing Risk, Resilience and Responsibility in the AI Era,” will look at rising cybersecurity threats related to the speedy adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the necessity for stronger digital safety programs.

The convention, with the theme, “Cybersecurity: Balancing Risk, Resilience and Responsibility in the AI Era,” will look at rising cybersecurity threats related to the speedy adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the necessity for stronger digital safety programs.

The hybrid convention is anticipated to draw contributors from Nigeria, different African international locations and the worldwide expertise group.

According to ISSAN, the occasion will present a platform for discussions on how companies, monetary establishments, authorities companies and operators of essential infrastructure can strengthen their cyber defence programs, handle rising vulnerabilities and construct sustainable digital resilience.

Among the distinguished audio system anticipated on the convention are the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida; Director, Risk Management Department and Chief Risk Officer of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Blaise Ijebor; and Director, Payments System Supervision Department of the CBN, Dr Rakiya Yusuf.

Others embody the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), Premier Oiwoh; Chief Executive Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale; Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Jewels Africa, Mrs Doyin Odunfa; and Chief Information Security Officer of GTBank, Dr Bharat Soni.

The programme will characteristic keynote shows, panel discussions, technical periods and interactive engagements specializing in AI-enabled cyber threats, menace intelligence, incident response, cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, third-party dangers and the safety of essential nationwide infrastructure.

Speaking forward of the occasion, ISSAN President and Convener, Dr David Isiavwe, stated the rising sophistication of cyber threats, OALEside the accelerated adoption of AI, had made collaboration, skilled capability growth and collective accountability important to securing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

He pressured the significance of bringing stakeholders collectively to look at rising dangers and develop sensible approaches to strengthening cybersecurity throughout sectors.

The convention Is anticipated to draw chief data safety officers, chief data officers, chief threat officers, IT professionals, monetary establishments, telecommunications operators, fintech corporations, expertise suppliers, authorities companies and lecturers.

ISSAN additionally referred to as on organisations, monetary establishments, expertise corporations, cybersecurity answer suppliers and growth companions to take part by means of sponsorships, company partnerships and strategic collaborations.

The convention will maintain from 8 a.m. to three p.m. in a hybrid format.
Interested contributors can register by means of https://bit.ly/4ignVK0