BlackBerry Limited announced that it will participate in Cybertech Africa, in Rwanda. The first-of-its kind event in the region will convene government officials and technology leaders to advance cybersecurity in Africa and will be held from August 1-2. At Cybertech Africa, BlackBerry will meet with African government officials and enterprise leaders to help navigate the increasingly complex cyber landscape and drive the fostering of cybersecurity innovation and public-private partnerships.
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“We look forward to joining governments and enterprises from across Africa to advance crucial conversations about cybersecurity in the region,” said Neelam Sandhu, Chief Elite Customer Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Sustainability, at BlackBerry. “As cyberattacks continue to rise across Africa, cybersecurity has become a critical priority for the region. Africa’s digital transformation, which Rwanda is at the forefront of, requires robust cybersecurity as its springboard. Furthermore, collaboration between the private and public sectors is key to strengthen collective resilience in this digital era.”
BlackBerry, a world leader in cybersecurity and the pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI) powered cybersecurity, is trusted by governments and enterprises to protect their digital operations. BlackBerry software connects and protects over half a billion endpoints today, with the company’s customers spanning sectors to include 17 of the G20 governments, the automotive industry, medical device manufacturers, the world’s largest banks, and more.
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“Cybertech Africa is an opportunity for us to bring together key players that are critical to advancing cybersecurity in the region,” said H.E. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation in the Government of Rwanda. “BlackBerry’s participation in Cybertech Africa underscores the critical role technology companies and cutting-edge technologies serve in Africa’s efforts to enhance our collective cybersecurity and drive economic growth.”
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