Confidence Staveley, one of Africa’s foremost cybersecurity leaders, will deliver a major keynote at the World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) on Tuesday, July 15, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her talk, titled “Building Trust is the Only Future That Matters,” promises to be one of the most inspiring and timely sessions of the event.

In a culture increasingly shaped by technology—and where “seeing is not believing”—Confidence is sounding the alarm on a critical global issue: digital trust.

“It’s not just about keeping data secure or complying with regulations,” she says. “It’s about creating digital environments people can truly rely on.”

Who is Confidence Staveley?

• Founder & Executive Director of CyberSafe Foundation: An influential non-government organization (NGO) focused on empowering vulnerable communities across Africa with digital safety and cyber literacy. Her CyberGirls Fellowship has trained hundreds of young women in cybersecurity.
  

• Renowned cybersecurity leader: With more than a decade innovating in the tech sector, Confidence has spoken at top-tier global events like the World CyberSecurity Summit and Africa Cyber Defense Forum. She earned recognition as a 2021 African Obama Leader and was honored with the U.S. State Department IVLP Impact Award.
  

• Highly qualified academic: Graduated first-class from Middlesex University (BSc IT & Business Information Systems) and with distinction from the University of Bradford (MSc IT Management). She also brings elite industry certifications.

As the founder and executive director of CyberSafe Foundation, Confidence has led initiatives that lift up underserved communities across Africa through cybersecurity education and digital literacy. Her flagship CyberGirls Fellowship has provided life-changing opportunities to young women entering the cybersecurity field—often for the first time.

Her achievements and influence has not gone unnoticed. Confidence is a recipient of the U.S. State Department’s IVLP Impact Award, a 2021 Obama Africa Leader, and has appeared on some of the world’s most prominent stages in tech and security.

Her career has been defined by one unifying mission: building secure, inclusive, and trustworthy digital systems for all.

At WCUC 2025, Confidence speaks to the global credit union movement—representing over 400 million members in more than 100 countries—about how digital trust must be at the heart of innovation. This is especially true in the credit union world, where community, transparency, and inclusion are foundational values.

🔑 Key Takeaways from Her Upcoming Talk:

• Redefining Trust in the age of AI, misinformation, and data overload
  

• Why safe technology experiences are the future—not a luxury
  

• How to design digital systems that empower and include all users
  

• The urgent role of cybersecurity education in rebuilding confidence
  

Her call to action is both practical and urgent: “Without digital trust, the future of technology loses its power to meaningfully transform our world.”

As financial cooperatives grow their digital capabilities, the need to foster meaningful and secure user experiences is more vital than ever. Confidence brings a rare blend of technical leadership, community impact, and visionary thinking—qualities that will deeply resonate with credit union professionals all over the world.

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