AI is now firmly entrenched on the executive agenda, but sustainable returns depend more on the decisions leaders make around investment, use-case selection, sourcing, risk and value, than on the technology itself. This forum is designed as a focused, half-day executive masterclass for business leaders responsible for growth, cost, risk, technology and organisational readiness.
Leading the AI Enterprise executive forum covers six practical decision areas, namely; budget allocation; use case validation and approval; AI technology and vendor evaluation; deciding whether to buy, partner or build; AI risk management; and measuring business value after implementation.
Especially curated for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CTOs, CROs, CSOs and other senior decision-makers, this is not just a conference or product presentation but a closed-door, practical and deliberately vendor-neutral session. Participants will receive a workbook containing reusable frameworks, an industry use-case library and exercise sheets to complete afterwards with their own leadership teams, culminating in a 90-day AI action plan.
The masterclass will delve into:
Strengthening investment decisions by testing AI proposals against business value, feasibility, data readiness, risk and total cost.
Applying a structured approval gate to distinguish fundable use cases from ideas that require refinement or should be parked.
Evaluating technology and sourcing choices against business fit, integration, security, commercial exposure, ownership and lock-in.
Connecting AI activity to measurable outcomes across revenue, cost, customer experience and risk.
Embedding accountability, data protection and risk oversight into AI decisions.
Executive takeaways
Six practical frameworks
covering the decisions executives must make before AI initiatives are funded, approved or scaled.
A cross-industry view
of where AI is creating value in banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, mining, energy, utilities and logistics.
A reusable workbook
with an industry use-case library and decision tools to apply with their leadership teams after the session.
A clear structure
for a 90-day AI action plan, including priorities, owners, decisions and measures.
Explore real implementation
lessons and discuss your organisation’s priorities.
Agenda
09:05
Enterprise Forum chairperson’s welcome remarks
Lungile Mginqi, Digital transformation strategist, futurist and former group CIO
09:15
Keynote address: Building the business case for AI and prioritising investment, TBC
Carl Scholtz, Deputy Commissioner: Strategy Enablement and Modernisation, South African Revenue Service (SARS)
09:50
Opening: AI on the executive agenda
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
10:45
Decision 1: Allocating budget for AI
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
11:10
Decision 2: Validating and approving use cases
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
12:00
Decision 3: Technology evaluation checklist
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
12:20
Decision 4: Buy, partner or build
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
12:40
Decision 5: Evaluating AI risks and challenges
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
13:10
Decision 6: Measuring business value
Sudhakar Vuriti, CDAO | Driving Impact with Data & AI | Author
Who should attend?
The Leading the AI Enterprise executive forum, will be of considerable interest to business leaders and IT executives including – but not limited to:
CEOs CIOs CTOs CDOs CDAOs CAIOs
Venue
The Venue, 39 Melrose Boulevard
HEAD OFFICE
17 The High Street
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
+27 11 214 4300 | info@thevenue.co.za
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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.
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