Past edition

AI & Cybersecurity Masterclass 2026.

A look back at the inaugural edition held in Abidjan from 8 to 12 June 2026, in partnership with The George Washington University and the Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership.

Key figures

The edition at a glance.

2026

5
Days
of immersion in Abidjan
10
Modules
thematic sessions delivered
1
Certification
CCDL × GWU
500
Seats
for executives

The academic partnership

A joint
GWU × CCDL certification.

The 2026 edition was delivered in partnership with The George Washington University (Washington DC) — Cyber Security & Privacy Research Institute — and the Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL). Participants received the “Certified Strategic Cybersecurity & AI Governance Analyst” credential, jointly issued by the GWU School of Business and CCDL.

Partner institution
The George Washington University
Host institute
Cyber Security & Privacy Research Institute
Co-partner
Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership
Credential issued
Certified Strategic Cybersecurity & AI Governance Analyst

2026 faculty

The speakers of the inaugural edition.

/09

/01
Lance Hoffman
Distinguished Research Professor
GWU · Cyber Security & Privacy Research Institute
/02
Omar Arouna
Founder
Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL)
/03
Pape Cissé
Executive Director
CCDL
/04
Connie Uthoff
Program Director
GWU · World Executive MBA in Cybersecurity
/05
Divine S. Anye
Research Fellow
Cybersecurity Policy & Governance
/06
Hind Habbach
AI Governance Expert
Digital Policy & Data Protection
/07
Farell Folly
Cloud Security Engineer
Critical infrastructure & DevSecOps
/08
Alie Kamara
Cybersecurity Consultant
Resilience & crisis management
/09
Clark Gaylord
Practitioner Faculty
GWU School of Business