Togo launches first cybersecurity event
The Togo Cyber Arena will gather public officials, companies, and experts on November 19-20 in Lomé.
Togo will host its first national cybersecurity gathering, the Togo Cyber Arena (TCA), on November 19 and 20, 2026, at the Hôtel Sarakawa in Lomé. The Agence Nationale de la Cybersécurité (ANCy), supported by the GIZ ProDigiT project, organized the event to unite the cybersecurity ecosystem.
The two-day event aims to promote cybersecurity careers, identify local talent, and establish Togo as a regional leader in digital security. It will address threats like phishing, mobile money fraud, ransomware, and identity theft, which are increasing with widespread digital use. The program includes conferences, technical workshops on penetration testing and cybercrime, and a national ethical hacking competition.
A public exhibition village will offer practical advice on data protection, phone security, and scam prevention. Commandant Gbota Gwaliba, Director General of the ANCy, stated that cybersecurity is no longer a specialist issue and invited startups to exhibit their solutions. Participation requires registration, and the event will be live-streamed on ANCy's digital channels.