Topics
Topics on the agenda include:
AI and Data for National Advantage
How CIOs can operationalise AI responsibly to improve efficiency, decisionmaking, and citizen engagement, while navigating regulation, ethics, and local data realities.
Topics: Responsible AI, data sovereignty, analytics maturity, AI-driven service delivery.
Cyber Resilience in a Digitally Interconnected Economy
As South Africa faces rising cyber threats, CIO s must embed security and continuity into every layer of digital transformation.
Topics: Zero trust, critical infrastructure protection, supply chain security, public private cyber collaboration.
Modernising for Agility: Cloud, Connectivity, and Core Infrastructure
Unlocking the next wave of digital efficiency through modern architectures, improved interoperability, and cloud-first strategies adapted to local realities.
Topics: Hybrid and multi-cloud strategy, interoperability between public and private sector platforms, network resilience.
Leadership, Talent, and the Human Side of Transformation
Digital progress depends on people. South African CIOs are investing in digital skills, leadership transformation, and new partnerships to future-proof their organisations.
Topics:CIO as change leader, IT skills development, diversity in tech, agile leadership.
Digital Trust and Sustainable Innovation
Building a foundation of trust, transparency, and sustainability in how technology is deployed, from AI ethics to ESG reporting and energy-efficient IT.
Topics: Data privacy, ESG through technology, digital ethics, sustainable IT operations.
