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27 Aug 2026 · Johannesburg

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OT SECURITY FIRST Johannesburg

Securing Africa’s Critical Infrastructure Against Emerging OT Cyber Threats

  • Date

    27 August 2026

  • Location

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Event Type

    Conferences & Summits

  • Delivery Format

    Onsite

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OT Security First Africa 2026 is the leading platform dedicated to advancing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity across Africa's critical infrastructure sectors. As industrial environments become increasingly connected, organizations face growing cyber risks that threaten operational continuity, safety, and business resilience.

Bringing together CISOs, OT security leaders, plant managers, cybersecurity professionals, and technology innovators, the summit will explore the latest strategies, technologies, and best practices for securing industrial operations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into OT threat detection, incident response, risk management, regulatory compliance, zero-trust architectures, IT/OT convergence, and the protection of critical assets across energy, utilities, mining, manufacturing, transportation, and other industrial sectors.

Through expert keynote sessions, interactive panel discussions, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities, participants will learn how to strengthen cyber resilience, mitigate emerging threats, and build secure, future-ready industrial environments. OT Security First Africa 2026 serves as a vital forum for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, empowering organizations to safeguard their operational technology ecosystems in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Key Topics Include:

  • •OT & ICS Cybersecurity Strategies
  • •Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • •IT/OT Convergence Security
  • •Industrial Threat Detection & Response
  • •Zero Trust for Operational Technology
  • •OT Risk Management & Governance
  • •Securing Industrial Control Systems
  • •Cyber Resilience for Industrial Operations
  • •OT Incident Response & Recovery
  • •Industrial Network Security

Networking

Connect with 200+ senior OT, ICS, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure leaders from across Africa. Engage in executive roundtables, interactive discussions, networking breaks, and one-to-one meetings with peers, industry experts, and technology providers. Build valuable relationships, exchange best practices, explore partnership opportunities, and gain insights from professionals shaping the future of OT security and cyber resilience.

Learning Outcomes

Gain practical strategies for securing OT and ICS environments, strengthening cyber resilience, managing operational risks, and meeting regulatory requirements. Learn from real-world case studies, explore emerging threats and defense approaches, understand IT/OT convergence challenges, and discover best practices for protecting critical infrastructure while supporting digital transformation and business continuity objectives.

Prerequisites

This event is designed for senior professionals involved in OT, ICS, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, risk management, digital transformation, and operational technology. No formal prerequisites are required. Attendance is subject to approval and is complimentary for qualified end-user organizations. Participants should have an interest in OT security, cyber resilience, and critical infrastructure protection.

Certification

Participants will receive an Official Certificate of Attendance from OT Security First Africa 2026, recognizing their participation in executive-level discussions on OT security, ICS cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, cyber resilience, and operational risk management. CPD accreditation status is subject to approval and will be communicated separately.

Pricing & Registration

Attendance Fee

Free

No registration fee

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Attendance Fee

Free

No registration fee

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Speakers

Hear from industry-leading voices.

Thought Leaders

  • Len De  Villiers

    Len De Villiers

    Group CTIO

    Eskom Holdings

Keynote Speakers

  • Nthabiseng  Mosupye

    Nthabiseng Mosupye

    CTIO

    Rand Water

  • Cathy  Leso

    Cathy Leso

    CIO

    Department of Mineral Resources

Panelists

  • Rishi  Hariram

    Rishi Hariram

    CISO / Regional Head

    Anglo American

  • Shane  Naidoo

    Shane Naidoo

    Executive Head of IT

    Transnet

  • Prinesh  Vythilingam

    Prinesh Vythilingam

    Group Head of Cyber Security

    African Rainbow Minerals Limited

  • Andrew  Chester

    Andrew Chester

    CISO

    Valterra Platinum

Subject Matter Experts

  • Akash  Makhan

    Akash Makhan

    OT/IT Convergence (Digital Transformation)

    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  • Zanele  Fikizolo

    Zanele Fikizolo

    Senior Advisor – IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  • Tendani  Silima

    Tendani Silima

    Senior Advisor Cybersecurity

    Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  • Xolani  Nzimande

    Xolani Nzimande

    OT Cybersecurity Specialist

    Sasol

Instructors

  • Muvhango  Livhusha

    Muvhango Livhusha

    Vice President

    ISACA South Africa Chapter

Sponsors & Partners

We're proud to partner with industry leaders supporting this event.

Gold

  • corrserve logo

    corrserve

  • forescout logo

    forescout

  • keysight logo

    keysight

Strategic

  • waterfall-security logo

    waterfall-security

Event Location & Venue

Join us at this world-class venue designed to inspire meaningful connections.

Location

South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

Date & Time

27 August 2026

09:00 – 17:00

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