#SITAFRICA2022

BALANCE SHEET 2022

The 9th edition of the forum for African cybersecurity decision-makers was held on 17, 18, 19 and 20 May, at the Palmeraie Rotana Resort in Marrakech (Morocco).

On the programme: 4 days punctuated by professional exchanges rich in projects. It was an unprecedented experience, bringing together the major players in cybersecurity in exceptional, friendly surroundings.

The event welcomed +650 participants, including 350 guests (DSI/RSSI) and 64 partners, operators, manufacturers and publishers specialising in IS and network security.

HIGHLIGHT #SIT22

Birth of the African Cyber Security Alliance

This edition saw the official launch of the African Cyber Security Alliance. This initiative of the Republic of Congo was materialised on 19 May 2022 by the Marrakech Declaration with all the signatories. The aim of the Alliance is to bring together African CIO clubs to create a network for collaboration and exchange on best practice in cybersecurity.

🤝 2023 will be an opportunity to take stock of the progress made in creating this community.

SESSIONS #SIT22

Inaugural Conference and Round Table

The SIT Africa Forum 2022 was privileged to welcome Mr Eric Armel NDOUMBA, Advisor to the Minister of the Republic of Congo, as guest of honour at the welcome and inaugural conference.

This was followed by a round-table discussion organised in collaboration with the DELOITTE agency, on digital confidence in Africa and issues facyber risks in an increasingly complex technological ecosystem, where digitalisation has accelerated since the health crisis.

"Conference tvery rewarding, with high-quality speakers and moderators".

Aminata VOYEL, Director of Technology, Innovation and Control at the COMMISSION DE PROTECTION DES DONNÉES PERSONNELLES (Senegal)

"High-quality conference held by speakers of the highest calibre."

Tchankpega SANSIMA, Director of Information Systems, MINISTÈRE DÉFENSE NATIONALE (Benin)

"Excellent!"

Mohamed Abdelkader BELABAR, CISO at CENTRE NATIONAL DE L'ENERGIE, DES SCIENCES ET DES TECHNIQUES NUCLÉAIRES (Morocco)

SESSIONS #SIT22

Expert conferences and workshops

And finally.., 22 sessions of workshops and expert conferences, presented by our publishing partners were an opportunity for our guests to discover best practice and new use case solutions in the field of cyber security.

All the conferences and workshops have been filmed and are available on our XCOM CONNECT platform until 31 May. This platform will also enable participants to continue exchanging information online.

MEETINGS #SIT22

Rendez-vous Business.

The event recorded over 3,000 appointments. These gave IT Directors and CISOs the opportunity to meet the best experts for their projects.

+7,258 relationships created at the heart of our event via the BtoB platform XCOM CONNECT. +2400 badges scanned between 18 and 19 May 2022, which underlines the importance of these connections.

The average rating for the quality of appointments is 4.5 out of 5.

MEETINGS #SIT22

Networking and special events.

In addition to the meetings, lunches and networking evenings were organised as well as various events (go-kart racing, golf). These activities, mixing partners and guests, were real moments of relaxation that helped to promote exchanges in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

"It was an excellent event that enabled experts to meet up, which is all the more welcome after more than two years of the pandemic."

Cyril VOISON, Chief Security Advisory, MICROSOFT

"We had an amazing time with SIT Africa 2022, interacting & networking with the attendees from customers to our partners.
Thanks SIT Africa 2022 for the amazing organisation & we will be looking forward for next year!"

Ghizlane MOUCHTAHI, Sales & Business Development Manager SEEMETA, DELINEA

"The event gave us visibility of the technologies that meet our needs as described in our CyberSecurity roadmap. I would like to thank XCOM for their efforts in bringing this event to a successful conclusion. BIG bravo."

Hassan MOUSSAFIR, RSSI, WAFA INSURANCE GROUP

"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart, as usual, for the professionalism you have shown in organising this great event.
With my respects to the whole team without exception!"

Kamal TADLAOUI, RSSI, AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY

INVITÉS #SIT22

Profile of CIO/CIO guests

This 9th edition of the SIT Africa Forum welcomed over 350 CIOs (42%), CISOs (33%) and IT Managers (22%). whose sectors of activity were: Government & Ministries (30%), Banking & Insurance (27%), Industry (25%), Services (8%), IT & Telecoms (7%) and Other (3%). i.e. 70% from the private sector and 30% from the public sector.

15 African countries were present at the SIT Africa Forum 2022 (70%: North African countries, 30% other African countries).

A BIG thank you!
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