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Program Partners
CyLab Security Academy
CMU-Africa
Carnegie Mellon University
A grand hybrid gathering of CTF participants, mentors, teachers, universities, government officials, and industry partners — listening, learning, and celebrating Africa's cybersecurity excellence.
About the Event
primeCTF-Africa has evolved into the CyLab Security Academy, carrying forward a bigger vision for cybersecurity learning, mentorship, innovation, and community across Africa.
On 10th June 2026, the Upanzi Network at CMU-Africa will convene the Africa Cybersecurity Congress & primeCTF-Africa 2026 Awards — a grand hybrid gathering built around country hubs and connected spoke watch events. The event goes beyond awards: it is a space to strengthen national cybersecurity ecosystems, connect young people with mentors and career pathways, and show how hands-on training can support digital sovereignty and economic resilience across the continent.
"We are building a movement where learners become leaders, local communities become stronger ecosystems, and Africa's cybersecurity talent becomes globally competitive."
CTF participants, teachers, and industry mentors coming together to share experiences and shape careers.
Universities, government officials, and industry partners building stronger national cybersecurity ecosystems.
A hybrid model where each country hosts its own hub event, connected to the continental main stage.
Demonstrating how hands-on cybersecurity training supports economic resilience and trusted public services.
Recognition
Prizes and recognition for Africa's top cybersecurity talent — select a tab to view Rwanda-specific national awards or the continental categories open to all participants.
Continental champion — the highest-ranked team across all participating African countries.
Top team of active students enrolled in accredited universities, colleges, or diploma programs.
Top team made up exclusively of first- or second-year higher education students.
Best team of active secondary school students registered with their national education board.
Top team from Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions across Africa.
Awarded to teams with at least 50% female players — championing gender equity in African cybersecurity.
Programme
Country hubs run their local programmes simultaneously with the online congress, then everyone converges on the main stage at 10:45 GMT. Select a country to see local times.
Continental Footprint
Ethiopia hosts alongside a growing community of African universities and public institutions engaged with the primeCTF-Africa program.
What Winners Receive
Beyond a trophy — winners gain visibility, access, and career pathways across the continent and beyond.
Branded digital certificates for winning students, teams, and institutions — shareable and verifiable.
Public recognition on the primeCTF-Africa platform and partner channels across the continent.
Direct introductions to industry mentors and internship pathways through the International Career Fair.
Profile features and an opportunity to address the continental audience live during the ceremony.
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Get Involved
Join Ethiopia and 7+ partner nations in hosting a local spoke for the Africa Cybersecurity Congress & primeCTF-Africa 2026 Awards on June 10, 2026. The program handles the hard parts — you provide the room and the community.
For scheduling, clarification, or partnership questions
How it works
Country leadership reviews this concept note and confirms willingness to host.
Joint call with the primeCTF-Africa team to align on venue, local programme, and communications.
A lightweight Memorandum of Understanding outlining roles for the 10 June 2026 event.
Appoint an on-site host and a local communications lead for the day.