MASTERCLASS2026
Partners

Partners & Sponsors

A coalition of academic, operational and strategic institutions at the service of African cyber-IA sovereignty.

Official partners

The coalition behind the Masterclass.

Co-organised by the Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership (CCDL) and The George Washington University, in association with FORGES Agrégateur, NSC and Digitech Africa.

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    GWU School of Business

    GWU School of Business

    Academic partner - Certification co-issuer

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    Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership

    Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership

    Executive co-organiser - Certification co-issuer

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    ANSSI Côte d'Ivoire

    ANSSI Côte d'Ivoire

    Institutional partner

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    FORGES Aggregator

    FORGES Aggregator

    Strategic partner - Cohort mobilisation

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    Network Services Consulting

    Network Services Consulting

    Delivery Partner - Côte d'Ivoire Operations

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    Digitech Africa

    Digitech Africa

    Technology partner

Become a sponsor

Four levels of commitment to associate your brand.

From strategic support to senior partnership, each level provides access to 500 leading African leaders and their alumni community. Cash or in-kind contribution (see Amber partnership). Pricing details are available on request.

Download the partner file

Bronze

01 / 04

Associate partner · Cash or in-kind contribution

CommitmentOn file
  • Logo on printed materials (roll-ups, kakemonos, badges)
  • Logo on website and digital media
  • 1 invitation to the opening ceremony
  • Exhibition stand in the partner area
  • Goodies for participants (provided by sponsor)
  • Insertion of flyers/brochures in participant kits
  • Official signed partnership certificate

Silver

02 / 04

Support partner · Extended visibility

CommitmentOn file
  • Everything in Bronze, plus:
  • Mention in official communications (email, press)
  • 2 invitations to the opening ceremony
  • 1 access to the executive gala dinner

Gold

03 / 04

Premium partner · Enhanced visibility

CommitmentOn file
  • Everything in Silver, plus:
  • Advertising space in the official programme
  • 4 invitations to the opening ceremony
  • 2 accesses to the Masterclass sessions
  • 2 tickets to the executive gala dinner
  • Premium stand · prime location
  • Financing of coffee breaks and catering
  • Post-event report with audience data

Diamond

04 / 04

Main partner · Maximum visibility

CommitmentOn file
  • Everything in Gold, plus:
  • Dedicated publication on official social networks
  • Presentation of your brand at a plenary session (5 min)
  • 8 invitations to the opening ceremony
  • 4 accesses to the Masterclass sessions
  • 4 tickets to the gala dinner + reserved table at the closing cocktail party
  • Private meeting with international speakers
In-kind partnership

Amber Partner · In-kind contribution

For organisations that prefer to contribute through in-kind support rather than cash: equipment, services, supplies, or any other valuable asset. Valuation is determined jointly and grants the same benefits as the equivalent cash tier.

Accepted contribution types
  • IT and technology equipment
  • Audiovisual & scenography equipment
  • Catering services
  • Transport & logistics
  • Speaker accommodation
  • Supplies & printing
  • Any other valuable goods or services
Equivalences based on contribution value
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Bronze equivalent

“Amber Bronze Partner” mention

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Silver equivalent

“Amber Silver Partner” mention

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Gold equivalent

“Amber Gold Partner” mention

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Diamond equivalent

“Amber Diamond Partner” mention

Contribution value is assessed jointly by the partner and the organisers, based on a quote or pro forma invoice. A written agreement defines the terms before the event begins.

Become a partner of the Masterclass 2026

Become a partner of the Masterclass 2026

Our partnership team will get back to you within 24 working hours with a proposal tailored to your objectives.

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