Unleashing Africa's Digital Potential:
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security

02-03 October 2024

Pullman Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

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Transforming visions into digital realities

Embark on an unparalleled exploration of digital transformation at Digitizing Africa 2024, where innovation converges with vision to reshape the landscape of technology across the continent.

Building on the triumph of our previous editions, this year's conference promises an immersive experience that goes beyond boundaries. From insightful keynotes by industry titans to dynamic panel discussions and hands-on workshops, Digitizing Africa 2024 is designed to empower and inspire the convergence of visionaries, thought leaders, industry pioneers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts alike. Join us in this transformative journey as we witness industry pioneers shaping the future of digital excellence and unlocking the full potential of Africa's digital future.

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Our Speakers

The people who make things happen in digital transformation & emerging technologies in Africa and, the ones who believe and build the future.

Faith Burn

Chief Information Officer, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Nyimpini Mabunda

Non Executive Director, Lombard Insurance Co. Ltd

Sasha B. Beharilal

Chairperson, Internet Service Providers of South Africa (ISPA)

Alderman James Vos

Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town Municipality

Dayanandan Naidoo

Executive - Commercialisation, Technology Innovation Agency S.A.

Deidre Marais

Chief information Security Officer, Western Cape Government

Subash Sharma

Chief Digital Officer, Absa Group

Aveena Mothilall

Group Head of Data, Engen Petroleum S.A.

Sudhir Juggernath

Chief Executive Officer, Angola Cables

Grant Hughes

IT Manager Cybersecurity GRC, Engen Petroleum S.A.

Maritza Curry

Head of Data, RCS South Africa

Smangele Nkosi

General Manager, CISCO South Africa

Molehe Wesi

Chief Executive Officer, ZA Domain Name Authority S.A.

Galeboe Mogotsi

Chief information Security Officer, Wits University

Ashley Singh

Chief Information Officer, Sanlam South Africa

Mbongeni Shandu

Chief Information Officer, University of Kwazulu-Natal

Join us for the Most Elite Technology Event

on 02-03 October 2024, join us for the most exciting technology events embedded with the futuristic experiences and emerging technologies on every corner.

Witness top keynote addresses, round table discussions, technology based business networking, innovative solutions, real-time demonstrations from the leading technology companies and more.

Event Schedule

The program flow is curated and designed to create a knowledge sharing platform for the digital industry professionals of the region.

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Opening keynote: South Africa's Digital Vision 2030: A roadmap bridging the digital divide

Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town Municipality

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Reimagining decision-making with AI in digital landscape and transforming data into actionable intelligence

Faith Burn, Chief Information Officer, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Panel discussion: The Human-AI partnership: Co-creation and collaboration

Moderator: Nyimpini Mabunda, Chairman, Schindler Lifts S.A., Former CEO, GE Southern Africa and Author - Take Charge Panelists: Sasha B. Beharilal, Chairperson, ISPA South Africa Subash Sharma, Chief Digital Officer, Absa Group Aveena Mothilall, Chief Information Officer, Engen S.A. Dayanandan Naidoo, Executive Commercialisation, TIA S.A.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

From Sci-Fi to reality: Unleashing the power of Generative AI for business breakthroughs

Subash Sharma, Chief Digital Officer, Absa Group

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Bridging the Digital Divide: ISPs at the Forefront of South Africa's Digital Transformation

Sasha B. Beharilal, Chairperson, ISPA South Africa

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Driving Africa's Digital Transformation

Pierre Colliers Sales Manager, WIOCC (OADC South Africa)

2:00 pm - 2:25 pm

Data strategy, governance and transformation with AI

Martiza Curry, Head of Data, RCS South Africa

2:25 pm - 2:50 pm

Empowering businesses with data and analytics

Aveena Mothilall, Group Head of Data, Engen Petroleum S.A.

2:50 pm - 3:15 pm

The Secret of a Connected Ecosystem: Omni-Channel, Customer-Centric, and AI Powered solutions that you need to know about.

Andrew Bourne, Country Manager, Zoho South Africa

3:15 pm - 3:40 pm

AI-powered automation: Streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency

Ashley Singh, Chief Information Officer, Sanlam

3:40 pm - 4:05 pm

Innovating for the future: How digital transformation is shaping the business landscape in Africa

Mbongeni Shandu, Chief Information Officer, University of KwaZulu-Natal

9:00 am - 9:30 am Cape Town, South Africa

Opening keynote: Securing Africa's digital transformation: A cybersecurity imperative

Deidre Marais, CISO, Western Cape Government

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Cyber resilience in the digital age: Safeguarding data, privacy, and trust

Grant Hughes, IT Manager Cybersecurity GRC, Engen S.A.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Panel discussion: Navigating the cybersecurity landscape: Protecting your digital assets in the world of rising threats

Moderator: Nyimpini Mabunda, Chairman, Schindler Lifts S.A., Former CEO, GE Southern Africa and Author - Take Charge Panelists: Smangele Nkosi, General Manager, Cisco South Africa Kenneth Palliam, President, ISACA South Africa Chapter Galeboe Mogotsi, CISO, WITS University Grant Hughes, IT Manager Cybersecurity GRC, Engen S.A.

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Key Presentation: Protecting Africa’s Digital Transformation: A Cybersecurity Imperative

Molehe Wesi, Chief Executive Officer, ZADNA South Africa

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Africa’s Digital Bridge-Empowering Digital Connectivity

Sudhir Juggernath, Chief Executive Officer, TelCables SA

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Networking Luncheon

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fireside Chat: Cybersecurity collaboration: Public-private partnerships for a safer digital Africa

Kenneth Palliam, President, ISACA South Africa Chapter

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Harnessing Data and Transformation Management for Successful Digitisation

Dr. Jeanne Fredericks, CEO, The Change Hub

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Cybersecurity with AI: Protecting the Future of African Businesses

Zainab Ruhwanyan, Senior Research Associate, Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa

Workshop: Cyber Security for Business Leaders by ISC2 Cape Town Chapter

Past Partners & Sponsors

Technology leaders and solution providers who partnered with us for previous editions

Testimonials from our Valued Attendees

Words from our attendees, esteemed speakers, partners and other important stakeholders.

“A very beautiful experience and useful enriching dialogues in a distinguished constellation of experts and specialists in digital transformation in the Africa.”

Senior Official

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies South Africa

“This forum was characterized by richness of knowledge in a wonderful fraternity atmosphere, which included a number of experts and distinguished in the digital transformation.”

Chief Information Officer

Leading Bank in South Africa

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Pullman Cape Town City Centre Cape Town, South Africa

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