AFRICA DEFENCE & SECURITY FORUM & AWARDS
Theme: “Strengthening Africa’s Security Architecture: Leadership, Readiness, and Strategic Partnership”
Nairobi, Kenya
Rationale
Africa stands at a critical inflection point in its security and defence landscape. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a combined GDP of over $3.9 trillion in 2024 (World Bank, 2025), the continent is an increasingly pivotal actor in global stability, regional integration, and strategic security.
Overview
Held under the theme “Strengthening Africa’s Security Architecture: Leadership, Readiness, and Strategic Partnership”, the Africa Defence & Security Forum & Awards is a premier three-day gathering that brings together Africa’s top defence and security leaders to shape the continent’s security architecture, advance strategic capabilities,
AFRICA DEFENCE & SECURITY FORUM & AWARDS
Why Attend?
- Advance Strategic Leadership – Enhance your command vision, operational decision-making, and crisis management at the highest levels.
- Drive Technological Modernisation – Explore emerging defence technologies, including AI, drones, and integrated command systems, to strengthen situational awareness and operational readiness.
- Strengthen Regional Partnerships – Forge strategic alliances and intelligence-sharing networks to address transnational and cross-border security challenges.
AFRICA DEFENCE & SECURITY FORUM & AWARDS
Who Should Attend?
Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and Senior Policy Makers in Defence, Interior, and National Security
- Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and Senior Officers of Defence Staff and Military Commands
- Inspector Generals, Deputy IGs, Senior Commanders, and Officers of Police Forces
- Commanders, Deputy Commanders, and Officers of Border Guards, Immigration, and Customs
- Directors and Senior Analysts in National Intelligence and Security Agencies
- Heads and Specialists in Cyber Defence, ICT, Forensics, and Strategic Operations.