Beyond Cybersecurity: Swiss-Africa CyberSec Community’s “Meet & Greet” Initiative Sparks New Collaboration Opportunities.

The Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community is doing more than just fostering cybersecurity-related exchange between African and Swiss partners. Through its newly launched «Meet & Greet» initiative, members can connect on a more personal level, fostering collaboration and exploring new initiatives beyond the core community framework. The «Meet & Greet» exchange pairs members from different organizations within the CyberSec Community, allowing them to engage in open and dynamic discussions via Zoom or any preferred communication platform. These pairs engage in open-ended discussions beyond cybersecurity, exploring each other’s organizations, core strengths, ongoing projects, and potential areas for future collaboration. Beyond their assigned «Meet & Greet» partner, members can also connect with others in the community who share similar interests or complementary expertise. A total of six «Meet & Greet» exchanges are scheduled throughout the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community project, running until March 2026.    The first exchange, held between September and October 2024, received enthusiastic feedback, reinforcing the value of the initiative.   The following organisations were paired…