The digital future of Africa will be written not with ink, but with code, protocols, and decisive action. At the heart of this transformation lies a critical, non-negotiable imperative: the secure and wholesale adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
This September, the global technology community will turn its eyes to Africa as the Africa IPv6 Cybersecurity Task Force proudly presents the maiden Africa IPv6-Cybersecurity Secure Tech Summit 2025 (Africa-IPv6Secure). This is not merely a conference; it is a strategic continental assembly designed to architect a secure, sovereign, and innovative digital future for over 1.4 billion people.
Why This Summit Cannot Be Missed
The exhaustion of IPv4 addresses is a settled reality. For Africa, this presents not a challenge, but the opportunity of the century. The transition to IPv6 is the foundational bedrock upon which Africa’s ambitions for a US$1 trillion digital economy will be built. It is the key that unlocks:
Digital Sovereignty: Owning and controlling our digital addressing space, keeping African data and traffic within African borders.
Next-Generation Innovation: Seamlessly connecting billions of devices for IoT, Smart Cities, and AI-driven solutions that require the vast address space only IPv6 provides.
Enhanced Cybersecurity: Mitigating the severe risks inherent in outdated infrastructure and building resilient, modern networks from the ground up.
Economic Competitiveness: Reducing reliance on expensive IP transit fees and creating a fertile ground for local content and tech entrepreneurship.
Failure to act is not an option. The cost of inaction is increasing vulnerability, economic disadvantage, and ceding control of our digital destiny.
A Gathering of Titans: Global Minds and Continental Leaders
The Africa-IPv6Secure Summit has convened an unparalleled lineup of the world’s foremost authorities on IPv6, cybersecurity, and digital policy to translate vision into actionable strategy. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from the architects of the global internet and the leaders charting Africa’s course.
The event will be opened by global IPv6 pioneer, Prof. Latif Ladid, President of the IPv6 Forum, and will feature keynote addresses from an illustrious roster, including:
Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General, NITDA (Nigeria’s Chief Information Technology Officer)
Dr. Evans Woherem, Chairman of Digital Africa, on “Securing Africa’s Digital Future: AI, Sovereignty, and Cybersecurity”
Dr. Dorothy Gordon, Board Member, World Summit Awards (WSA) and UNESCO IFAP Past-Chair
Tomi Kinnari, Head of International Relations, National Cyber Security Centre Finland (NCSC-FI)
Dr. Ahmed Said, Advisor to the Minister of Communications, Egypt & Chair of the pivotal ITU SG3
Arch. Pierpaolo Saporito, President, OCCAM (UN ECOSOC)
Deep Dives and Actionable Advice
Following the keynotes, the summit will dive into practical, continent-specific insights during our Technical and Panel sessions, moderated by Amos Emmanuel, Chief Data Officer of the Task Force.
Technical Sessions will feature Dr. Jimson Olufuye (AfICTA) on WSIS+20 and the 4IR, Dr. Yao Jules Agnin (Ivory Coast IPv6 Council) on national implementation, and Sireesha Dandu (Aarcalev) on debunking IPv6 security myths.
The Panel Session, “IPv6 & Cybersecurity Best Practices and Actionable Advice,” will be a masterclass in problem-solving. It brings together the Task Force Co-Founder, Chris Uwaje, with leading voices like Fiona Asonga (CEO, TESPOK), Prof. Zelalem Mengistu (Ethiopia IPv6 Council), Jake Jones (BSV Association, Canada), Dr. Riad Hartani (XONA Partners, US), and our internal experts Nihinlola Adeyemi and Frank Anati.
A Call to Action for Every Citizen and Government
This summit is essential for:
Government Policymakers & Regulators: To understand the policies needed to mandate secure adoption and spur economic growth.
ISP & Telecom Operators: To plan the technical and business transition and grasp the future of connectivity.
Cybersecurity Professionals: To gain the critical skills needed to secure modern IPv6 networks against emerging threats.
Tech Entrepreneurs & Investors: To identify the next wave of innovation and investment opportunities in the IPv6 ecosystem.
Academia & Students: To prepare the next generation of architects for Africa’s digital infrastructure.
The conversation that begins on September 9th will echo for decades. It will shape national strategies, define security postures, and determine Africa’s place in the next chapter of the digital revolution.
Join us. Be part of the conversation that defines a continent’s future.
Event Title: Africa IPv6-Cybersecurity Secure Tech Summit 2025 (“Africa-IPv6Secure”)
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM GMT+1
Theme: Empowering Africa’s Digital Future with IPv6, AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing & Next-Gen Infrastructure.
Registration: bit.ly/4fDHngV
Meeting ID: 842 1109 7996
Passcode: 710989
About Africa IPv6 Cybersecurity Task Force:
The Africa IPv6 Cybersecurity Task Force is a premier non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the secure adoption and deployment of IPv6 across the African continent. Through advocacy, capacity building, and thought leadership, we work to ensure a secure, sovereign, and prosperous digital future for all African nations.
Learn more at: https://www.ipv6cyber.africa/
