Presents a Two Day Summit

CYBERSTARTER:NEXUS 2026

Where Expertise Meets The Next Generation

DATE

JUL 17–18 · 2026

VENUE

New SICT LT · FUT Minna

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The Nexus Architecture

CyberStarter Nexus is more than a gathering; it is the definitive technical protocol for the next decade of cybersecurity. We've stripped away the corporate fluff to focus on raw engineering excellence and tactical defence methodologies.

Through deep-dive sessions, zero-day analysis, and hardware exploitation labs, we unite industry veterans with the next generation of digital guardians to forge an unbreakable alliance against emerging threats.

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The Arena of the Elite

Prove your dominance in the high-stakes Nexus Capture The Flag competition. Real-world systems, zero mercy.

TOTAL BOUNTY POOL

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TOP PRIZE
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₦150,000

RUNNER UP

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THIRD PLACE

Keynote Speakers

Faruq Sokunbi Olamide
SPEAKER

API SECURITY & SUPPLY CHAIN

Faruq Sokunbi Olamide

CEO & CTO

Ednux Technologies

Idowu David Ayooluwa
PANELIST

PANEL

Idowu David Ayooluwa

Senior Penetration Tester

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Wesley Thijs
SPEAKER

HACK LIKE A RAT

Wesley Thijs

CEO

The XSS Rat

Justin Forbes
SPEAKER

FROM CURIOSITY TO CAREER

Justin Forbes

Former CISA Employee

CISA

Hon. Suleiman Isah
SPEAKER

CYBERSECURITY AS GOVT PRIORITY

Hon. Suleiman Isah

Former Commissioner of ICT

Niger State Govt.

Ridwan Adebayo
SPEAKER

THE CYBER HUSTLE

Ridwan Adebayo

Security Engineer

Abubakar Isah Ogirima
SPEAKER

FROM IT OPS TO CYBER DEFENSE

Abubakar Isah Ogirima

Cybersecurity Specialist

More speakers to be announced — July 2026

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Session Schedule

Full Programme · July 17–18, 2026 · New SICT LT, FUT Minna

Day 1 — FridayJul 17, 2026
9:00 – 9:20
CEREMONY

Registration and Welcome

9:20 – 9:40
CEREMONY

Opening Ceremony

9:40 – 9:50
TALK

HOD Speech

Dr. Noel M.D

9:50 – 10:00
TALK

Convener's Address

Abdulsamad Babangida

10:00 – 10:25
KEYNOTE

AI is Changing Every Tech Career

Esther Makinde

10:25 – 10:35
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

10:35 – 11:00
KEYNOTE

From IT Operations to Cyber Defense

Abubakar Isah Ogirima

11:00 – 11:10
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

11:10 – 11:35
KEYNOTE

The Cyber Hustle

Ridwan Adebayo

11:35 – 11:45
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

11:45 – 12:00
SPONSORS

Sponsor Speaking Slots

2 × 7 mins

12:00 – 2:00
BREAK

Jumat Break

2:00 – 2:10
CEREMONY

Welcome Back + Energy Opener

2:10 – 2:35
KEYNOTE

From Curiosity to Career

Justin Forbes (Virtual)

2:35 – 2:45
Q&A

Q&A

2:45 – 3:00
PANEL

Panel Session

Day 2 — SaturdayJul 18, 2026
9:00 – 9:15
CEREMONY

Registration and Welcome

9:15 – 9:25
CEREMONY

Opening Remarks

9:25 – 9:35
TALK

Staff Adviser Speech

Engr. Dr. Isah A.O

9:35 – 9:45
TALK

Convener's Address

Abdulsamad Babangida

9:45 – 10:15
KEYNOTE

Picking a Path in Cybersecurity

Idowu David Ayooluwa

10:15 – 10:25
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

10:25 – 10:55
KEYNOTE

API Security & Supply Chain

Faruq Sokunbi Olamide

10:55 – 11:05
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

11:05 – 11:20
SPONSORS

Sponsor Speaking Slots

2 × 7 mins

11:20 – 11:25
BREAK

Short Break

11:30 – 12:00
KEYNOTE

Why Cybersecurity is a Government Priority

Hon. Suleiman Isah

12:00 – 12:15
Q&A

Q&A

12:15 – 12:45
KEYNOTE

Hack Like a Rat

Wesley Thijs (Virtual)

12:45 – 12:55
Q&A

Q&A + Quick Game

12:55 – 1:30
PANEL

Round Table Discussion

1:30 – 2:00
DEMO

Live Demo

2:00 – 2:45
WORKSHOP

Small Group Sessions with Speakers

2:45 – 3:15
CTF

Mini CTF

3:15 – 3:45
CEREMONY

Awards and Closing Ceremony

3:45 – 4:00
NETWORKING

Networking and Departure

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POWERING THE NETWORK

Headline Partners

GDG

ON CAMPUS

Ednux

Ednux Mobile

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