Ghana to host 2026 ECOWAS Regional Hackathon
Date: 2026-05-30
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Ghana is set to host the
2026 edition of the ECOWAS Regional Hackathon in Accra from June 8 to 11, as
part of efforts to strengthen cybersecurity capacity and innovation across West
Africa.
The event will be hosted by
the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and is expected to serve as a strategic
platform for identifying, developing, and nurturing young cybersecurity talent
within the ECOWAS region.
According to the CSA, the
hackathon will contribute to the development of a skilled regional
cybersecurity workforce by providing a collaborative environment for
participants to design and test practical digital security solutions.
The event will bring
together young cybersecurity professionals, developers, researchers, and
innovators from 12 ECOWAS member states. Participants will work in teams to
develop scalable and practical solutions aimed at addressing emerging
cybersecurity challenges affecting the region.
Organisers say the hackathon
is designed to promote innovation in cybersecurity while strengthening regional
cooperation in addressing digital threats and improving cyber resilience across
member states.
The initiative forms part of
broader regional efforts to enhance digital security infrastructure, build
technical capacity, and support the growth of a secure and resilient digital
economy in West Africa.
