ISSAN to Host Cybersecurity Conference on AI Risks

The Information Security Society of Africa in Nigeria (ISSAN) is organizing its 2026 Annual Cybersecurity Conference on November 18, 2026, in Lagos. The conference theme is “Cybersecurity: Balancing Risk, Resilience and Responsibility in the AI Era,” focusing on emerging cybersecurity threats linked to the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The hybrid event aims to gather policymakers, industry leaders, regulators, and cybersecurity experts from Nigeria and beyond. Key speakers include Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission; Dr Blaise Ijebor, Director of Risk Management Department and Chief Risk Officer of the Central Bank of Nigeria; and Dr Rakiya Yusuf, Director of Payments System Supervision Department of the CBN.

The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and technical sessions addressing AI-enabled cyber threats, incident response, and the protection of critical national infrastructure. ISSAN President Dr David Isiavwe emphasized the importance of collaboration and capacity development to secure Nigeria's digital ecosystem.