Conf End

EVENT:

ECySA – First Virtual Conference

Date:

Thursday, 18th August 2022

2:45 – 6:00 PM EAT (GMT+3)

Links:

Watch the Recording

 

Schedule Details

Registration & Opening Remarks [Dr. Berhanu Beyene, President – ECySA]
    • Ethiopian Cybersecurity Association (ECySA) inauguration, awareness, mission, and vision
    • Conference flow and management
Panel 1: Cybersecurity challenges and impact in Africa/Ethiopia
  • Keynote introduction, session moderator
  • Keynote, Mr. Solomon Soka, Director – Information Network Security Administration (INSA)
  • Panel 1: Cybersecurity challenges and impact in Africa/Ethiopia
    • Mr. Yidnekachew Worku, Cybersecurity Advisor – Ethiopian Prime Minster Office
    • Mr. Abdulbasit Ahmed, Cybersecurity Specialist, Delegating INSA Deputy Director (Dr. Seble Hailu)
    • Dr. Henok Mulugeta, Asst. Professor of Cybersecurity, Addis Abeba Institute of Technology, Addis Abeba University
    • Mr. Tewodros (Teddy) Guday, Founder and Chairman of Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) and Founder/CEO EFG IT-Solutions
    • Professor Jemal H. Abawajy, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia
    • Professor DP Sharma, Arba Minch Science & Technology University
    • Session moderator – Mr. Ahemad (Jay) Jemal, Cybersecurity Specialist, Founder/CEO Dallol Group
  • Panel 1 summary and conclusion, session moderator
Panel 2: Cybersecurity stakeholder synergy framework
  • Keynote introduction, session moderator
  • Keynote, Dr. Richard Dean, Cybersecurity Specialist – Morgan State University
  • Panel 2: Cybersecurity stakeholder synergy framework
    • Dr. Alemayehu Hailu, Cybersecurity Specialist – Founder/CEO Center for Advancement of Technology for Ethiopia
    • Dr. Amadou A. Bah, President – African Cybersecurity Alliance
    • Dr. Estephanos Seyoum, Cybersecurity Specialist – Founder/Managing Director. ProNet Unified Systems Services & Trading
    • Mr. Wondwesen Dejene, Managing Director, R and D Ethiopia
    • Dr. Dereje Yohannes Ashenafi, Associate Professor, UNECA Lead Consultant, ARCAI (Congo Brazzaville)
    • Session moderator – Professor Solomon Negash, Professor of Information Systems, Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Georgia
  • Panel 2 summary and conclusion, session moderator
  • Adjourn, Master of Ceremony

Conference Organizers

Name Role Email
 Phone
Ahmed (Jay) Jemal Session moderator jay.jemal@dallolgroup.com +1-770-634-3222
Asrat Mulatu, Dr. Chat and Q&A moderator asrat.mulatu@aau.edu.et +251-91-1538342
Berhanu Beyene, Dr. Master of Ceremony (MC) berhanebeyene@gmail.com +251-93-9666347
Beruh HM Tadesse Stage manager beruh.hm@gmail.com +251-91-1238261
Solomon Negash, Professor Session moderator & backup MC snegash@yahoo.com +1-678-522-6884
Sossina Tafari Marketing, media, and promotion st@tradenet.us

+1-571-577-5810
Marketing, media, and promotion: This person is responsible for public relations (PR) and social media communications. The person creates physical and virtual presence, create awareness, and promote the event.  
Stage manager: This person is responsible for setting up the website, soundchecks, and technical issues. This is the go-to person for all backstage tech questions and troubleshooting. 
Session moderator: This person moderates the panel, manage panelist time, handles transitions between speakers and summarizes the session takeaways. 
Q&A moderator: This person is responsible for monitoring the virtual site/room during the event to capture questions, answer logistical questions, and ensure the chat content is appropriate. 
Master of Ceremony (MC): This person oversees the entire event, lead, guide, and execute the event. This is the go-to person for the entire event. 

Closing Activities

  • Announce the in-person 2023 annual conference
  • Announce virtual training 
  • Elect next conference organizers
  • Conference proceedings on website
  • Conduct retrospective for lessons learned from the conference