The 3rd Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 Conference

About this opportunity

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia hosts the third edition of its Cybersecurity Awareness Month conference in Addis Ababa. The programme brings together senior banking executives, CISOs, Ethiopian Cyber Security Authority representatives, fintech players and university researchers. Sessions cover threat intelligence, mobile and social engineering fraud, secure digital banking, incident response, regulatory compliance and national cyber resilience strategy. Attendees also get practical demonstrations and tabletop exercises, with networking and exhibition space for cybersecurity vendors and local tech talent.

Who can apply

• Open to banking, fintech and telecom professionals
• IT security specialists and CISOs
• Regulators and law-enforcement representatives
• University students and researchers in ICT
• Enterprise technology decision makers

What you get

• Full-day access to all conference keynotes and breakouts
• Cybersecurity awareness certification / CPD hours
• Networking with Ethio Telecom, banks, regulators and vendors
• Vendor exhibition and live CTF/demo showcases
• Lunch and refreshments provided

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: Rolling. No fixed deadline.