Fortinet Joins Smart Government Summit 2026 As Sponsor

CIO Africa by dx5 is pleased to announce Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, as an official sponsor of the Smart Government Summit 2026, taking place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Iconic Plaza Hotel, Nairobi, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EAT).

The Smart Government Summit is Africa’s premier platform dedicated to advancing digital transformation in the public sector. The one-day summit will convene senior government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology leaders, development partners and innovators to explore how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure are reshaping government operations and citizen service delivery across the continent.

As governments accelerate digital transformation, cybersecurity has become fundamental to protecting critical infrastructure, securing citizen data and building trust in digital public services. Fortinet’s participation reinforces the summit’s commitment to fostering secure, resilient and AI-ready digital governments.

Fortinet is a global cybersecurity company that secures the entire digital attack surface, from endpoints and applications to data centres, cloud environments and hybrid networks. Through its integrated Security Fabric platform, Fortinet helps organisations protect critical infrastructure, strengthen cyber resilience and safely adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The company serves enterprises, service providers and governments worldwide with industry-leading cybersecurity solutions.

The summit’s agenda features keynote addresses, executive fireside chats, panel discussions and innovation showcases focused on digital government, AI adoption, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, citizen-centric service delivery and public sector innovation. Delegates will gain practical insights from government leaders and technology experts driving some of Africa’s most ambitious digital transformation initiatives.

As part of its participation, Fortinet will deliver thought leadership sessions on cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence and contribute to discussions on strengthening cyber resilience across government institutions. The company will also host an exclusive executive cocktail reception following the summit, bringing together senior public sector leaders and technology executives to discuss the future of trusted digital government. (CIO Africa Events)

The Smart Government Summit is expected to attract senior government officials, ICT policymakers, chief information officers, digital transformation leaders, county governments, development organisations and private sector technology executives committed to building more efficient, secure and citizen-focused public services across Africa.

Registration for the Smart Government Summit 2026 remains open.

For more information and to register, visit Smart Government Summit 2026.