Simultaneously, ISCA will provide an exhibition platform for both private and public companies to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products, and services in defence and security.
This exhibition will facilitate networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among industry leaders, policymakers, and defence professionals.
Exhibiting at ISCA 2026 is a strategic move for your organization to partner in shaping Africa’s defence and security landscape. Here, policy meets innovation and dialogue turns into partnership. Your space connects you directly with decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators driving the continent’s security progress
ISCA’s mission is to provide a dedicated platform for dialogue, collaboration, research and knowledge exchange among key African and global partners. It aims to harness practical solutions to Africa’s security challenges and shape global perceptions of the continent.
ISCA aims to be a leading global platform for discussing and nurturing practical solutions to contemporary security challenges on the continent.
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About ISCA
Areas of Focus
01
Presidential Panel
2026 Conference Themes Announced
Defense cooperation, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and peacebuilding headline the second edition.
02
Panel Discussion
The Changing World Order and the Future of the Global South
How multipolarity and great power competition are reshaping Africa's strategic position on the world stage.
03
Roundtable
Human Expertise vs AI Capability: Challenges for the African Intelligence Community
Balancing AI adoption with human judgment in African intelligence and security operations.
04
Roundtable
The Role of the Military in Governance
Confronting the resurgence of military interventions in African politics and pathways to stable civil-military relations.
05
Panel Discussion
The Challenge of Opening Skies in Africa
Strategic, economic, and security implications of achieving truly open and integrated African airspace.
06
Panel Discussion
Economies of War in the Hands of Non-State Actors
Disrupting the financial networks and illicit economies that fuel armed conflict across the continent.
07
Fireside Chat
Displacement, Dignity, and Migration in Africa
Upholding human dignity while addressing root causes and managing complex population movements.
08
Panel Discussion
The Untold Story of African Peacekeeping
Recognizing African peacekeepers' contributions and strengthening continental peace operations.
09
Panel Discussion
Confronting Religious Violence and Extremism in Africa
Understanding drivers of radicalization and building community-centered approaches to counter extremism.