Local vs. Import
DAC Systems and Microsoft, in partnership with Brainstorm magazine, hosted a roundtable on 3 June at Signature restaurant. Attendees debated how to build a resilient South African Food & Beverages industry through localisation, efficiency and compliance. #DAC #microsoft #foodandbeverage
Colour your future
This women's month, BCX, Telkom and Brainstorm magazine gathered SA's leading women in technology, business and innovation at Summer Place in Hyde Park. The day was filled with bold conversations, practical AI insights and meaningful connections to shape the future of leadership. #bcx #telkom #womenintech
ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Banquet 2026
This invitation-only evening brought together South Africa's most influential CIOs, senior ICT executives and industry leaders for an exceptional experience that blends exclusive research insights, meaningful peer networking, fine dining and world-class entertainment. #CIOBanquet2026
Nominate an outstanding chief information officer for either the Enterprise or Public Sector CIO of the Year Award by 28 September.
Nominations are now open for the ICT community to put forward their top-performing in-house technology decision-maker.
Sixty percent of surveyed South Africa-based chief information security officers reveal third-party risk remains a major concern, amid an evolving cyber threat landscape.
From tech’s rising stars to C-suite execs, winners across 13 award categories will be announced.
The award honours women whose sustained leadership and influence have shaped South Africa’s ICT sector.
Five cyber security leaders shortlisted, with the winner to be announced on 16 April.
Six outstanding tech leaders are shortlisted for the 2026 CIO of the Year Award, with the winner to be revealed on 16 April.
First for Women is proud to sponsor the Mentor of the Year Award at the 2026 Wired4Women Awards.
This award recognises leaders of tech service provider organisations who excel at driving business growth and service delivery.
The award, sponsored by Vaxowave, recognises female founders of successful tech-driven businesses.
The shortlists across 13 award categories have been announced for the Wired4Women Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm initiative.
Don’t let the women who deserve recognition miss out – make sure they are nominated by Sunday, 8 February.