SIPEN 2026 Dakar: Cybersecurité et Confiance Numérique en Clair

• The SIPEN 2026 cybersecurity conference will take place in Dakar on December 17-18, 2026.
• The event focuses on cybersecurity and digital trust, with a particular emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure.
• Senegal is preparing to implement a new legal framework for protecting critical infrastructure.

The implementation of a new legal framework for protecting critical infrastructure in Senegal is a significant development that lawyers and compliance officers should closely monitor.

The SIPEN 2026 cybersecurity conference will take place in Dakar on December 17-18, 2026. The event is organized by the OPTIC (Organisation des professionnels des technologies de l'information et de la communication) and will be held in conjunction with the Assises de l'Entreprise du Conseil national du patronat (CNP). The conference will focus on cybersecurity and digital trust, with a particular emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure. According to the APS (Agence de Presse Sénégalaise), the event is being prepared in collaboration with the CNP and will feature discussions on various topics related to the New Deal Technologique, including cyber-resilience, public digital infrastructure, data, artificial intelligence, and skills development.

The conference comes at a time when Senegal is preparing to implement a new legal framework for protecting critical infrastructure. The Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Samba Diouf, had previously convened a meeting with representatives from the administration, telecom operators, and private companies to discuss security measures for critical infrastructure systems. As part of this effort, a permanent consultation framework will be established, and an operational workshop will be held on OPTIC's proposals. The conference will also address regional legal frameworks, data interoperability, cyber-risk financing, skills development, and digital inclusion.

The implementation of a new legal framework for protecting critical infrastructure in Senegal is a significant development that lawyers and compliance officers should closely monitor. The SIPEN 2026 conference provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity and digital trust, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure. As Senegal moves forward with implementing this new framework, it is essential for professionals to stay informed about the legal context and its implications for businesses operating in the country.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the implementation of a new legal framework protecting critical infrastructure in Senegal, as discussed at SIPEN 2026.

Source: Original reporting via APS (Agence de Presse Sénégalaise)