SIT AFRICA FORUM
June 9–12, 2026 – Marrakech, Morocco
SIT Africa is the essential event for African cybersecurity decision-makers: over 70 vendors, 800 participants, and 350 CIOs/CISOs will gather at La Palmeraie – Marrakech, from June 9 to 12, 2026. This premium, highly targeted format is designed to accelerate projects and collaborations across the continent.
As an accelerator dedicated to cybersecurity and tech startups and scale-ups, Ignitera is co-creating an exclusive Startup Pavilion with SIT for 2026: a turnkey space to connect you with the right decision-makers, at the right time, in the right setting.
Our goal: to open the doors to a booming African market for you in just three days, with a comprehensive Sales & Marketing package before, during, and after the event.
Why participate in SIT Africa with Ignitera?
Ignitera Pavilion at the heart of the show: Maximum visibility
B2B meetings: 15 to 20 qualified appointments on site
Startup pitch at the inaugural plenary conference
Access to the 3 VIP evenings and Business Lunches
Access to the 3 VIP evenings and Business Lunches
The benchmark event
Direct access to top decision-makers : The SIT brings together CIOs, CISOs and security managers from the largest organizations in North, Central and Sub-Saharan Africa, around an agenda of one-to-one meetings and strategic conferences.
A premium, invitation-only event : Participants are carefully selected and invited: you will be in a high-quality environment, focused on real projects and short-term decisions.
The dynamism of the African continent Cybersecurity is a major issue for African businesses and institutions. The SIT offers you a concrete vision of the market and its needs, and allows you to forge lasting partnerships locally.
A format designed for sales performance Planned B2B meetings, an environment conducive to exchanges, key business moments… everything is designed to maximize opportunity generation and the ROI of your participation.
The Ignitera Pavilion at SIT Africa 2026
For the first time, SIT is putting startups in the spotlight with a dedicated space Ignitera :
- 15 m² dedicated to the Ignitera Pavilion
- Strategic location in the heart of the show
- Maximum visibility among decision-makers
- Individualized Pods for each startup
- 5 stands maximum – un format volontairement exclusif
This space allows you to showcase your solution in a brand-friendly setting, while benefiting from the SIT's reputation and Ignitera's expertise in supporting B2B startups.
A premium event: pitches, evenings & networking
By joining the Ignitera Pavilion, you will benefit from a range of highlights included in the offer:
- Startup Pitch at the Opening Conference: Each startup takes the floor to present its solution to all participants. A unique opportunity for visibility with decision-makers and partners in attendance.
- Access to the 3 SIT evenings (June 9, 10 and 11) : convivial, premium moments, perfect for deepening discussions and creating links in a less formal setting.
- Business lunches: ideal for following up directly after your one-to-one meetings and making the most of the opportunities that opened up during the day.
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