Call for content
SASCON 2027 invites session proposals from security practitioners across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, in English or French.
The submission deadline and the notification date will be announced on this page.
Programme tracks
- Leadership. Leading a security function: strategy, governance and influence.
- Technology. Applied security technology: selection, integration and operation.
- Resilience. Continuity, crisis management and organisational resilience.
- NextGen. The next generation of security professionals.
Formats
| Format | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case-study clinic | 45 minutes | Restricted to in-house practitioners |
| Practitioner panel | 45 minutes | |
| Interactive workshop | 90 minutes | |
| Lightning talk | 15 minutes |
Case-study clinics are restricted to in-house practitioners. That is stated plainly because it is what keeps vendors off the main stage.
Submission criteria
- An abstract of no more than 115 words.
- Three learning objectives.
- No more than two sessions per speaker.
- Proposals are accepted in English or French.
Speaker terms
Accepted speakers receive a complimentary full conference pass.
The organisers do not fund travel or accommodation and do not pay honoraria.
By submitting, you grant the organisers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to record your session and to use the recording.