Institute of Forensics & ICT Security

Secure Growth. Decisive Response.

How boards and executives grow safely with technology, and lead decisively when things go wrong.

Why this conference

Cybersecurity is a leadership decision before it is a technical one.

  1. 01

    Digital Trust

    How organisations grow, innovate and expand without creating cyber risk they cannot carry.

  2. 02

    Decisive Response

    What actually happens inside an organisation experiencing a serious cyber incident, and who decides what.

  3. 03

    Resilience

    How organisations recover financially, operationally and reputationally once systems come back online.

  4. 04

    Executive Leadership

    How boards and executives make decisions under cyber pressure, with incomplete information and a running clock.

Live incident simulation

You have
72 hours.

  • Your systems are down.
  • Fraud is suspected.
  • Customers are asking questions.
  • Regulators want answers.
  • Evidence may be disappearing.

What do you do first?

  1. 01

    Command

    Who takes control?

    Decision rights under pressure. Who convenes, who authorises, who speaks, and who is explicitly not in the room.

  2. 02

    Contain

    How do you contain the incident?

    Isolating affected systems while keeping the business running, and the trade-off between the two.

  3. 03

    Disclose

    When do you inform customers and regulators?

    Timing, obligation and sequence, before you know the full picture, which you will not have in time.

  4. 04

    Preserve

    How do you preserve evidence?

    What is lost in the first hours is lost permanently. Forensic readiness before the investigation begins.

The conference includes a live cyber-incident simulation. Participants work the scenario in real time.

Experience the simulation

Programme

The Conference Programme

One day, from growth through crisis to the leadership decisions that follow. Select a session to expand it.

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Registration & Executive Networking Cyber-resilience and digital-growth diagnostic IFIS Team
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Opening Keynote Cybersecurity as a growth strategy, not a technology expense To be confirmed

Growing faster without growing exposure. How cybersecurity supports digital customer growth, faster product launches, regional expansion, and board approval of innovation.

How can organisations grow faster without creating risks that later destroy value?

  • Digital customer growth
  • Faster product launches
  • Regional expansion
  • Board approval of innovation

Responsible: iShield360 / Summit Consulting

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Break

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Executive Networking Lunch Sector discussions All

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Break

5:30 – 5:45 p.m. Vote of Thanks Appreciate sponsors and partners IFIS + Summit Consulting
5:45 p.m. onwards Cocktail Dinner & Music Evening networking; departure at leisure IFIS Team

Cocktail dinner and music from 5:45 p.m. onwards.

Executive panel · 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Growth vs Resilience

The executive discussion examines how organisations balance digital growth against cybersecurity resilience, and where the two genuinely conflict.

“How much cyber risk should leadership accept?”

The table

  • Board Chair
  • Chief Executive
  • Regulator
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Digital Forensics Investigator
  • Fintech or Telecom Executive

Panel composition as proposed. Confirmed participants will be announced ahead of the conference.

Who should attend

The people who decide.

8 audiences

  1. 01

    CEOs & Board Members

    Accountable for growth decisions that carry technology risk.

  2. 02

    CIOs / CTOs / CISOs

    Responsible for the systems, and for explaining them upward.

  3. 03

    IT & Cybersecurity Leaders

    Running detection, response and recovery in practice.

  4. 04

    Risk & Compliance

    Translating cyber exposure into organisational risk language.

  5. 05

    Finance & Audit

    Quantifying loss, controls and the cost of downtime.

  6. 06

    Government & Regulators

    Setting and enforcing expectations across sectors.

  7. 07

    Fintech & Telecom Leaders

    Operating the payment and connectivity rails others depend on.

  8. 08

    Legal & Forensics

    Handling disclosure, evidence, liability and investigation.

Networking

One room, across the sectors that carry Uganda's digital risk.

  • Government
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Telecom
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Audit
  • Forensics
  • Private Sector

The day closes with a networking dinner from 5:45 PM.

Registration

Fees

IFIS Member

UGX 550,000

per person

Non-Member

UGX 650,000

per person

Groups of 5+

Discounted

Confirmed by email

Registration is confirmed only after full payment is received. Payments are made to the IFIS bank account. Cash is not accepted.

Reserve your seat

Register your organisation.

Places are limited. Registration takes under a minute. We confirm the rest by email.

01 Your details

02 Organisation

03 Attendance

Registration is confirmed only after full payment is received. Payments are made to the IFIS bank account. Cash is not accepted.

Awareness Month training

Sixteen cybersecurity topics. Pick yours.

Every session normally costs USD 1,200 to 2,500. This October, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, book at a large discount.

Virtual

UGX 950,000

per session

Physical

UGX 1,550,000

per session

  • Unlimited staff, per session
  • One topic per company
  • First come, first registered

16 topics

  • 01 Cyber Hygiene for Non-Tech Staff 1 hr Virtual, Onsite, Hybrid All staff, all sectors
  • 02 Executive Briefing: Cyber Risk for CEOs and Boards 1 hr Onsite, Hybrid CEOs, Boards, EXCO
  • 03 AI in Cybersecurity: Threat Detection and Response 1.5 hrs Virtual, Hybrid IT, Security teams, Analysts
  • 04 SOC Operations 101 1.5 hrs Virtual, Onsite Enterprises, Banks, Government IT
  • 05 Phishing Simulation and Awareness 1 hr Virtual, Onsite All staff, especially HR, Finance, Admin
  • 06 Cybersecurity for HR and Admin Teams 1 hr Virtual, Onsite HR, Admin, Registrars
  • 07 Online Safety for Everyone 1 hr Virtual, Onsite All citizens, SMEs, NGOs, youth
  • 08 AI-Powered Fraud Detection for Finance Teams 1.5 hrs Virtual, Hybrid Banks, SACCOs, Insurance
  • 09 Incident Response: The First 48 Hours 1 hr Onsite, Virtual IT, Legal, Admin, SMEs
  • 10 Cybersecurity for Universities and Students 1 hr Onsite Schools, Universities
  • 11 IT Governance Maturity Assessment 1.5 hrs Onsite, Hybrid Auditors, IT Leads, Compliance
  • 12 Data Privacy and Protection: Laws You Cannot Ignore 1 hr Virtual, Onsite Anyone managing personal data
  • 13 Penetration Testing versus IT Audits 1 hr Hybrid Auditors, CIOs, Compliance
  • 14 Understanding the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 1 hr Virtual, Onsite Regulated firms, Banks, Telecoms
  • 15 ICT Policy and Procedure Writing Workshop 1.5 hrs Onsite, Hybrid HR, IT Managers, Admin
  • 16 Managing a Cyber Forensic Investigation 1.5 hrs Onsite, Hybrid HR, Legal, Compliance, ICT

Book your session

01 Organisation

02 Session preferences

One topic per company. First come, first registered. We will confirm your slot by email.

Partner with us

Sponsorship fees and benefits

Put your brand at the centre of Uganda's cyber safety movement this October.

Supporting Partner

Join the movement for cybersecurity awareness

UGX 3,500,000

  • Brand mentioned in the event newsletter and digital platforms
  • One VIP pass to attend the conference
  • Company acknowledged on the event website as a contributing partner

Bronze

Show your support for cybersecurity awareness

UGX 5,950,000

  • Logo on event banners, marketing materials and social media
  • Two VIP passes to the conference and networking sessions
  • Highlighted in cybersecurity awareness campaign posts and newsletters
  • Acknowledged in the iShield 360 Cybersecurity Report as a contributing partner

Silver

Strong brand presence and engagement

UGX 9,950,000

  • Logo prominently displayed on conference marketing materials, website and event banners
  • Moderated fireside chat participation at the conference
  • Branded exhibition space to showcase your cybersecurity solutions
  • Three VIP passes to attend the conference and network with industry experts
  • Featured in the iShield 360 Cybersecurity Report as a recognized supporter
  • Highlighted in social media campaigns and event promotions
Flagship

Gold

High impact brand visibility and thought leadership

UGX 14,500,000

  • Logo displayed on all major conference materials, digital campaigns and event banners
  • Panel speaking opportunity at the main conference
  • Dedicated exhibition booth to engage with attendees
  • Featured in the iShield 360 Cybersecurity Report as a key industry player
  • A private cybersecurity session conducted at your company to train staff
  • Five VIP passes for your executive team
  • Featured in media coverage, including press releases and social media campaigns
  • A full page feature about your company in the event magazine

All sponsors receive a complimentary cybersecurity assessment, covering both external and internal testing, valued at over USD 11,350, with a detailed report.