Strategic Cyber Diplomacy: Africa’s Ambassadorial Roundtable

Strategic Cyber Diplomacy

Africa’s Ambassadorial Roundtable

The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership and The George Washington University present:

Strategic Cyber Diplomacy

Africa’s Ambassadorial Roundtable

November 7, 2024

The City View Room
1957 E St NW, Washington, DC

Africa with icons representing cyber security

The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership and The George Washington University proudly present a pivotal cybersecurity forum tailored for an African audience, including Ambassadors, government officials as well as global industry leaders.

In the face of escalating cyber threats, this forum emphasizes the critical role of cyber diplomacy in safeguarding national and international digital infrastructures. Bringing together high-ranking officials from various sectors, including technology, finance, manufacturing, and academia, the event aims to foster enhanced global cybersecurity cooperation. This platform will facilitate knowledge-sharing, open communication, and best practice exchanges, aiming to align and harmonize cybersecurity strategies across industries.

This forum seeks to solidify and advance collaborative efforts in cyber diplomacy. Join us in shaping the future of global cybersecurity leadership and making this an annual event.

The importance of cyber diplomacy in the 21st century cannot be overstated. As cyber threats escalate, the need for robust international cooperation to safeguard digital infrastructures becomes increasingly critical. Our forum aims to promote knowledge-sharing, open communication, and the exchange of best practices to align and harmonize cybersecurity strategies across industries and nations.

We expect participation from a great number of Ambassador members of the African diplomatic corps, including the deans of the regional groups:

East African Community (EAC)
Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
and the African Union Ambassador to Washington

Schedule of Events

Strategic Cyber Diplomacy:

Africa’s Ambassadorial Roundtable

November 7, 2024

The City View Room
1957 E St NW, Washington, DC

Event Details:

1:30 p.m. | Welcome and Introduction

Opening Remarks
Overview of the seminar agenda

2:00 p.m. | Keynote Address

Delivered by a high-profile speaker on the importance of cyber diplomacy

2:30 p.m. | Session 1: Overview of Cyber Diplomacy

Presentation on the fundamentals and significance of cyber diplomacy for African nations

2:45 p.m. | Break

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3:00 p.m. | Session 2: Case Studies and Best Practices

Examples of successful cyber diplomacy initiatives
Lessons learned from global and regional perspectives

3:45 p.m. | Tabletop Exercise Briefing

Explanation of the scenario and objectives
Role assignments

4:00 p.m. | Tabletop Exercise

Simulated cyber diplomacy scenario
Group discussions and response strategies

5:30 p.m. | Debrief and Discussion

Review of the tabletop exercise
Feedback from participants
Key takeaways

6: 00 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Networking

Certificate of Participation
Summary of the seminar
Networking opportunities

6:15 p.m. | Networking Reception & Taste of African/Caribbean Foods

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Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to the sponsor of Strategic Cyber Diplomacy: Africa’s Ambassadorial Roundtable:

For Partnership, Collaboration, and Sponsorship, please reach out to:

Kafuti Talahumbu:
tkafutigwu [dot] edu (tkafuti[at]gwu[dot]edu)

The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership:
admincyberdiplomat [dot] org (admin[at]cyberdiplomat[dot]org)

Register

Registration for
Strategic Cyber Diplomacy: Africa's Ambassadorial Roundtable
is by invitation only.

Media

Media Partners:

Journalists, for participation please contact Cate Douglass at cdouglassgwu [dot] edu (cdouglass[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Plan Your Visit

The conference will be held on GW's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC. Events will take place at the City View Room, 1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052.

Our Foggy Bottom campus is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, D.C., close to three major airports — Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) — as well as the train and intercity bus hub at Union Station. The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro stop is located on campus, with service to the Orange, Blue and Silver Metro lines. Taxis and rideshare programs are available throughout the city, and there are more than 4,000 bikes and 500+ bike stations around the District; visit Capital Bikeshare for maps and details on how to access a bike.

Directions & Accommodations

From DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport

Located in downtown Washington, D.C., the George Washington University School of Business is easily accessible by taxi, rideshare, bus or subway (Metrorail) from the region's airports.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), take the Blue Line of the Metrorail from the Ronald Reagan National Airport Station to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station.

From Dulles International Airport (IAD), take the Silver Line Express bus to the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station, and then take the Silver Line to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station. You may also take the Washington Flyer private bus service directly to many downtown hotels.

From Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), take the Super Shuttle or Amtrak train directly to Union Station in downtown Washington, D.C., then take the Metrorail Red Line from Union Station to the Metro Center Station and transfer to the Blue, Silver or Orange Lines to go to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station.

By Metrorail Subway

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metrorail Station is located on campus. It offers access to Metrorail’s Blue, Orange and Silver lines. For more information on Metrorail, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

The GW School of Business is located in Duquès Hall, just two blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station. Upon exiting the station, you will find yourself on 23rd Street NW. Walk directly across 23rd Street NW onto I Street NW. Take a right onto 22nd Street NW and walk South approximately two-and-a-half blocks. The main entrance to Duquès Hall will be on your right on 22nd Street NW halfway between H Street and G Street NW.

By Car

From North:

Take Interstate 95 South to Interstate 495 North toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia
Take Exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about nine miles
Turn right onto Florida Avenue (just past the Washington Hilton) and then turn left immediately onto 21st Street NW
The visitor entrance to the G Street Garage is on the left between G and F Streets NW

From Northwest:

Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 North toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia
Follow directions as shown above in “From North”

From West:

Take Interstate 66 or Route 50 to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
Cross the bridge and exit left at E Street NW, then again at Virginia Avenue NW
Stay to the left, following signs for 23rd Street NW
Turn left onto 23rd Street NW and continue a few blocks to campus
Turn right onto H Street
The visitor entrance to the University Parking Garage is on the left on H Street between 23rd and 22nd Streets

From South:

Interstate 95 to Interstate 395, Arlington Memorial Bridge Exit
Cross the bridge and stay to the left at the Lincoln Memorial
Turn left onto 23rd Street NW
Turn right on H Street
The visitor entrance to the University Parking Garage is on the left on H Street between 23rd and 22nd Streets

Where to Park

University Parking Garage

Access on H Street NW between 22nd and 23rd Streets NW. Located under the Science and Engineering Hall.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day

This is a self-service garage for visitors. This garage only accepts MasterCard, American Express, and Visa for payment. Rates:

1 hour: $10
Up to 2 hours $16
Daily Maximum: $22
Weekend Daily Maximum: $12
Evening Maximum Rate (after 5 p.m. until midnight): $10

G Street Garage

Access from both 20th Street NW and 21st Street NW between F and G Streets NW.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day

This is a self-service garage for visitors. This garage only accepts MasterCard, American Express, and Visa for payment. Rates: see University Parking Garage rates.

University Student Center Garage

Access on H Street NW between 21st and 22nd Streets NW.

Hours: Open Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to midnight. Closed on weekends and holidays.

This is a self-service garage for visitors. This garage only accepts MasterCard, American Express, and Visa for payment. Rates: see University Parking Garage rates.

Elliott School Garage

Access on 19th Street NW near E Street NW.

Hours: Open Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed on holidays and weekends.

This is a self-service garage for visitors. This garage only accepts MasterCard, American Express, and Visa for payment. Rates:

Up to 1 hour: $10
Up to 2 hours: $17
Daily Maximum: $26
Evening Maximum Rate (5 p.m.-11 p.m.): $14

Ambulatory Care Center Garage

Patients and visitors of the George Washington University Hospital and of the Ambulatory Care Center are welcome to park at the Ambulatory Care Center Garage. In the event that this garage is full, patients may park at the other university visitor parking locations.

For more information, visit GW’s transportation website.

Hotels and Lodging

There are many options for accommodations across the D.C. area.

Speakers and Participants

The Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL)

George Washington University

Speakers

Participants

Schedule of Events

Event Details:

Sponsors and Partners

Register

Media

Media Partners:

Plan Your Visit

From North:

From Northwest:

From West:

From South:

University Parking Garage

G Street Garage

University Student Center Garage

Elliott School Garage

Ambulatory Care Center Garage