South Africa Cybersecurity Conferences in 2026

Cybersecurity Conferences in South Africa

The Latest Cyber Events in South Africa in 2026 - 2027 are listed in this resource

Henry Dalziel Chief Nerd Wrangler & Event Curator

South Africa has one of the most advanced cybersecurity ecosystems in Africa, driven by a strong financial sector and growing digital economy.

Cybersecurity conferences in South Africa often focus on fraud prevention, data protection, and securing critical infrastructure.

South African security events, IT security conferences, and cyber seminars are shaped by legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework.

Events like ITWeb Security Summit attract regional professionals. South Africa remains a key destination for cybersecurity events and IT security conferences across the continent.

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Upcoming Events

3 upcoming cybersecurity conferences in South Africa, from 23 November 2026 to 18 March 2027.

Last updated 22 September 2026.

Upcoming cybersecurity conferences in South Africa, sorted by date.
Event	Date	Location
PAID The Autonomous Threat Defense Symposium 2026 Knowledge Integration Web Events Key Takeaways One-day symposium addressing autonomous AI threats, deepfake fraud, and post-quantum cryptography migration Focused on South African cybersecurity practitioners, technologists, and risk strategists Covers…	23 Nov 2026	Johannesburg
Location Johannesburg Format Physical Conference Focus Threat Intelligence and Response Size 51 - 100 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Free-To-Speak Learn more →
PAID BSIDES Cape Town 2026 BSIDES Cape Town NPC Key Takeaways Community-driven information security conference held annually in Cape Town Part of the global BSides network of grassroots cybersecurity events Organised entirely by volunteers…	5 Dec 2026	Cape Town
Location Cape Town Format Physical Conference Focus Application Security Size 301 - 500 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Free-To-Speak Learn more →
PAID Hybrid 22nd International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security ACPI and University of the Western Cape Key Takeaways The 22nd International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS 2027) takes place 18–19 March 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa Co-hosted by…	18 Mar 2027	Cape Town
Location Cape Town Format Hybrid (both) Conference Focus Network Security Size 51 - 100 Speaking Opportunities Yes Speaking Category Pay-To-Speak Learn more →