# EOCON 2026

- Dates: 23 November 2026 to 28 November 2026
- Location: The Mart, Chicago, Douala, Cameroon
- Organiser: Haworth
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 50,000

## About

EOCON 2026 returns for its seventh edition as an international cybersecurity conference designed to connect security professionals, researchers, business leaders and emerging talent. Scheduled for 23–28 November 2026 in Douala with simultaneous online access, the event addresses the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity practitioners and cross-border collaboration in an increasingly complex threat landscape. The bilingual French and English format reflects the conference’s commitment to bridging linguistic communities within the global security ecosystem.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://neocon.com/)
- [Registration](https://neocon.com/register)
- [Agenda](https://neocon.com/programming/program-library)

## Topics

- EyesOpenCTF Competition
- Digital Sovereignty and African Cybersecurity Development
- Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent

## Speakers

- Jessica O. Matthews
- Nick Foster

## Sponsors and partners

- IIDA
- Cisco Technology
- Bernhardt Design
- Stackabl
- Turf Design
- Andreu World
- Ferroluce

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Man**: 310 m from the venue
- **Akena City Hotel**: 370 m from the venue
- **Noubou Hôtel**: 480 m from the venue
- **Bano Palace**: 510 m from the venue, 12449 Dla
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hotelbanopalace.com/)
  - Phone: 233437757
- **Bete Akwa**: 520 m from the venue
- **Hotel Doris**: 540 m from the venue
- **Hotel La Côte**: 590 m from the venue
- **Hôtel DORIS**: 600 m from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #eocon2026

- [EOCON 2026 — 7th Edition | Bilingual Cybersecurity Convention | Douala](https://eyesopensecurity.com/)
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- [EOCON 2026 — 7th Edition | Bilingual Cybersecurity Conference | Douala](https://eyesopensecurity.com/?modal=cfp)
  - EOCON 2026 — The premier bilingual cybersecurity conference in Africa. November 28, 2026 at Hotel Onomo, Douala, Cameroon. Expert talks, CTF competition, workshops, and more.
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  - Lundi, 23 novembre 2026 à 09h00 - Samedi, 28 novembre 2026 à 18h00 Hybride: Online & Onsite (Douala, Hotel Onomo) Lieu sur la carte 17814661126
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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/eocon/