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AI Security & Deepfake Defense
Building resilience against adversarial AI, deepfakes, and prompt injection.
Cyber & AI Security Hackathon
Build East Africa's Digital Trust.
Join developers, security analysts, and AI builders for a three-day sprint. Ship an MVP that solves a real regional problem, then pitch it on Demo Day.
Register for HackathonDates
July 2 to 4, 2026
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Team Size
3 to 5 members
Prize Tracks
6 award categories
Tracks
Hackathon Tracks.
Pick one track for your team. Every submission must be East Africa relevant and deployable in the real world.
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Fraud Prevention & Trust
Defenses against SIM-swap, BEC, phishing, and establishing digital trust.
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Cloud & Identity Security
Implementing Zero Trust patterns, IAM/PAM workflows, and secure access.
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Critical Infrastructure & IoT
Improving visibility, anomaly detection, and cyber resilience.
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SME Security Toolkit
Minimum viable security: affordable, easily deployable controls for small orgs.
Schedule
3-Day Timeline.
From team formation to final pitch. Training blocks, mentor hours, and build sprints across all three days.
Day 1, Thursday, July 2
Kickoff + Foundations + Build
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09:00
Opening Briefing & Team Formation
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10:15
Training: Problem Framing & Threat Modeling Basics
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14:30
Mentor Office Hours (Security, Cloud, AI)
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15:30
Build Block #1 (MVP sprint)
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20:00
Deliverables: Problem Statement & Architecture Sketch
Day 2, Friday, July 3
Build + Testing + Security Review
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09:00
Training: Secure Implementation & Responsible AI
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10:00
Build Block #3 (Core features + integration)
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14:30
Mentor Office Hours (Deep Technical Review)
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18:00
Pitch Workshop & Demo Narrative Prep
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20:00
Deliverables: Working Demo Walkthrough & Draft Deck
Day 3, Saturday, July 4
Demo Day + Awards
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09:00
Build Block #5 (Final features + fixes)
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11:30
Submission Packaging (Deck, README, Build instructions)
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14:30
Demo Blocks: 5 min pitch + 3 min Q&A
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18:45
Judges Deliberation + People's Choice Voting
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19:15
Awards Ceremony & Closing
Included
What you receive
- ✓Structured training (threat modeling, secure architecture, pitching)
- ✓Mentorship office hours (Security, Cloud, AI, DevSecOps, Product)
- ✓Demo Day stage + judging exposure
- ✓Certificate of participation
- ✓Visibility to employers, partners, and ecosystem leaders
Demo Day
Award categories
- 01Best Overall Solution
- 02Best AI Security / Deepfake Defense
- 03Best Fraud & Digital Trust Innovation
- 04Best Cloud / Identity / Zero Trust Design
- 05Best SME Security Toolkit
- 06People's Choice
Guidance
Mentors & Judges.
Expert guidance from CISOs, security researchers, and AI practitioners. Full lineup announced ahead of July.
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Community
Participant Showcase.
Teams, universities, and community partners building alongside the summit program.
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EACA Summit 2026
Ready to Build?
Form your team, choose a track, and register before capacity fills. Hackathon entry is included with the dedicated pass.
Register for Hackathon