# Cybersecurity Summit: Africa 2026

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Organiser: A Global Series Igniting Next-gen Technologies
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

Recent developments in cybersecurity standards are significantly influencing how organizations handle controlled unclassified information, particularly within the defense sector. The introduction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as a mandatory requirement for defense contracts has established new benchmarks for companies. Organizations must now demonstrate ongoing protection, enhanced visibility, and strict control over sensitive data in increasingly complex digital environments.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://africa.cysecglobal.com/)
- [Registration](https://africa.cysecglobal.com/register/)

## Topics

- Understanding the Impact of CMMC on Defense Contractors
- Overcoming Technical and Operational Challenges
- Strengthening Security Posture and Facilitating Certificatio

## Where to stay

- **Rand Inn Hotel**: 420 m from the venue
  - Phone: +27 11 336 2735
- **Diplomat Hotel**: 430 m from the venue
- **City Hotel**: 440 m from the venue
- **Grand Hotel**: 480 m from the venue, 93 Kerk Street, Johannesburg
- **The Park Street Hotel**: 590 m from the venue
- **Mothopo Hotel**: 660 m from the venue
- **Isibaya House**: 730 m from the venue, 84 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2107
- **Park Station Inn**: 730 m from the venue, Leyds Street, Braamfontein, 2000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/park-station-inn?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_park-station-inn)
  - Phone: +27 11 720 2111

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/cybersecurity-summit-africa-46cd0dfa22ed/