Symposium on Cybersecurity and Digital Identity in Africa
November 21-22, 2024
10:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CAT
Al Akhawayn University (Ifrane, Morocco)
November 21-22, 2024
10:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CAT
Al Akhawayn University (Ifrane, Morocco)
This two-day event is focused on tackling cybersecurity challenges and exploring digital identity innovations across Africa. Key topics will be discussed, including cybersecurity education, regulation frameworks, digital identity initiatives, and risk management measures.
The symposium brings together professionals from academia, NGOs, industry, and government. It is organized by the Upanzi Network in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University Africa and partners like Al Akhawayn University, University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Botswana.
This event aims to facilitate discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on enhancing cybersecurity capacity in Africa. The symposium also offers a platform for networking, with attendees engaging in discussions, presentations, and group sessions to identify opportunities for strengthening cybersecurity across the continent.
April 25 2025
9:00 AM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Visit to the Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Open to the community, join this visit to learn about Rwanda’s Liberation War and the efforts that led to the end of the genocide.
departure by bus from campus at 8:30 am
April 26 2025
7:00 AM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Kwibuka 31: Student-led Community Give Back Project
Student-led community outreach to raise funds for renovating a genocide survivor’s home, organized by the Social Affairs Ministry.
May 6 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
This event will highlight the incredible work being done by our students enrolled in individual research/project courses this semester.
CMU-Africa
May 10 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
The Women in Tech (WiT) Club, in partnership with AnitaB.org, is excited to invite you to a leadership event themed: Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Shaping Tomorrow.
Digital Experience Center (Resource center)
May 14 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CAT
Carnegie Mellon University Africa