South African enterprises are thrust into a new era where advanced AI is no longer a pipe dream or even theoretical, but a catalyst for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. With Agentic AI transforming customer experiences, supply chains, and strategic operations across retail, finance, and other key sectors, cybersecurity and digital trust stand out as the foundation that allows organisations to innovate safely, protect sensitive data, and instill confidence in customers and stakeholders.
Join us for this half-day executive forum in the heart of the Mother City, where enterprise leaders, industry experts, and technology partners will come together for a morning of networking, interactive discussions, and actionable insights.
As honoured guests and participants, you and your industry peers will explore how cybersecurity and digital trust are not just safeguards, but enablers of innovation, allowing organisations to deploy Agentic AI confidently, accelerate enterprise value, and build ethically governed, resilient AI ecosystems that protect sensitive data, earn customer confidence, and comply with South African regulatory frameworks.
The conversation will delve into:
Leveraging Agentic AI to optimise customer journeys, forecast market trends, and drive operational efficiency
The importance of integrating AI into legacy systems and enterprise workflows without disrupting critical operations
Mitigating AI-driven cyber risks while automating decision-making loops
An in-depth look at AI oversight, ethical constraints, and board-level governance strategies
Maintaining customer trust and privacy compliance in AI-powered interactions
Preparing for emerging South African AI regulations, including POPIA alignment
Benefits of attending
Hear directly from leading experts
Enjoy a morning of networking and collaboration with some of South Africa’s leading business and technological minds
Network with industry peers
Connect with like-minded enterprise executives and industry experts
Discover the latest technologies
Meet technology partners ready to support your AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives
Plan for the future of your enterprise
Brainstorm practical approaches to implementing AI agents safely and responsibly
Agenda
09:00
Welcome address
Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist
09:05
Opening remarks from the Enterprise Forum Chairman
Lungile Mginqi, Digital transformation strategist, futurist and former group CIO
09:15
Keynote address: The Hidden Equation Behind Agentic AI: Why ROI Requires Trust
Aalia Manie, Director, Webber Wentzel Fusion
09:35
Case study: Workforce transformation in an AI accelerated enterprise
Kershnee Ballack, CIO: Workforce and Workplace Enablement, Old Mutual Limited
10:30
Fireside chat: Cybersecurity as the foundation of the autonomous enterprise
Suren Naidoo, Group CISO, Foschini Retail Group
Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist
11:00
Panel Discussion: An in-depth look at AI oversight, ethical constraints, and board-level governance strategies
Rodney de Koch', board advisor, business coach, sales strategist (SaaS) & digital evangelist
Duncan Rae, Group CISO, Pepkor
Willem Bekker, Head of Enterprise Service Management, Capitec Bank
Pragasen Pather, Board Member, Enterprise Forum
Sandra Solomon, Managing Executive FSI and Retail, BCX
Lerato Motsoaneng, Managing Executive Enterprise, Telkom Business
Who should attend?
The Redefining enterprise strategy with Agentic AI and digital trust executive forum, will be of considerable interest to job descriptions, including – but not limited to – the following:
CIOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers Entrepreneurs, SMMEs, and startups Industry associations and chambers Private equity, venture capital, and accelerators Regulatory observers
Venue
The Capital 15 On Orange Hotel & Spa
Address: Corner Greys Pass and Orange Street, Cape Town City Centre.
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Event Sponsor
About BCX
At BCX, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading South African end-to-end digital partners for corporates and enterprises across the African continent, within the Private and Public Sector. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, we aim to become the number 1 digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets.
BCX drives business results by helping our clients place their customer at the heart of their organisations. Enabled by our technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain.
To do this we combine local market understanding and deep industry expertise with some of the world’s most advanced Information and Communication Technology, together with a tireless commitment to make your unique digital journey as seamless as possible.
For more information, please visit www.bcx.co.za
