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45th Edition

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT

SOUTH AFRICA
Powering the Digital Future of South Africa
  11th March 2026
  09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  Johannesburg
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About Digital Transformation Summit- South Africa

The 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit is part of a global series of events which has taken place in more than 10 cities across multiple continents over the past few years.
Digital Transformation is a requisite on the corporate agenda. It is fundamentally changing how businesses operate and deliver value to customers. The agenda at the Digital Transformation Summit has been meticulously crafted to identify critical approaches needed to make informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency and drive digital culture forward.
The Summit will bring together 200+ C-Level Executives, Directors, and Heads of Technology to discuss the potential of AI, Web 3.0, IoT, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security and other 4IR technologies, revealing the insights needed to embrace impactful change now!

Why South Africa?

  • South Africa’s digital transformation market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5% from now to 2032, reflecting its rapid expansion in the digital sector.
  • Recent data shows that investments in artificial intelligence in South Africa have surpassed $400 million, highlighting a strong focus on AI and its potential for driving digital transformation.
  • The technology sector in South Africa has seen capital investments exceeding $8 billion in recent years, demonstrating a significant commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and innovation.
  • Spending on software (including cloud services) and IT services in South Africa is projected to increase at a CAGR of 11.4% and 9.7%, respectively, from now to 2028.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) market in South Africa is estimated to reach $3 billion by the end of the year, with an annual growth rate of 13.2%, reflecting a rapidly growing interest in IoT technologies.
  • Annual spending on public cloud services in South Africa is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 22%, indicating a strong shift towards cloud-based solutions
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South Africa's Digital Transformation Market

$400 million

South Africa’s AI Market Growth

$1.8 billion

Annual spending on public cloud services

$3 billion

The Internet of Things (IoT) spends

23.5% CAGR

South Africa’s Digital Transformation Growth

Advisory board

Luyanda Ndlovu

Chief Information Officer
Department Of Communications and Digital Technologies
Republic of South Africa
Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar​

Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar​

Group Chief Information Officer​
Council for Medical Schemes
Dr. Stanley Mpofu

Dr. Stanley Mpofu

Chief Information Officer
University of the Witwatersrand

PAST SPEAKERS

Collen Weapond

Commissioner
South African Information Regulator (SAIR)

Luyanda Ndlovu

Chief Information Officer
Department Of Communications and Digital Technologies
Republic of South Africa
Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar​

Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar​

Group Chief Information Officer​
Council for Medical Schemes

Khetha Cele

Group Chief Information Officer
IDFC
Mahendra Beharie

Mahendra Beharie

Chief Information Officer
Sub Saharan Africa
DHL Express
Faith Burn

Faith Burn

Chief Information Officer
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Wilma Crosson

Chief Information Officer
Volkswagen Financial Services - South Africa
Joost Pielage

Joost Pielage

Chief Technology Officer
Quro Medical

Nicole Harris

Chief Technology Officer
Massmart Holdings

David Reynders

Chief Technology Officer
Merchant Capital South Africa

Richard Southey

Chief Digital Officer
Absa CIB

Siphamandla Masuku

Chief Digital Officer
Discovery Limited

Nameetha Panday

Digital Transformation Expert

Thato Sopeng

Vice President Information Technology
Sasol
Pragashani Reddy

Pragashani Reddy

Business Banking Exco
Executive Director: Digital
Absa Group

Craig Rolando Meyer

Director: Special Projects and Innovation
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Sifiso Ndlovu

General Manager: Customer Services
University of the Witwatersrand
WITS UNIVERSITY

Galeboe Mogotsi

Chief Information Security Officer
University of the Witwatersrand

Why Attend ?

Learn & Grow
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
Maximized ROI
The Digital Transformation Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.
Elevate your professional growth

Learn & Grow

Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.

Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions

Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions

Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships

Collaborative Partnerships

Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners

Connect with Trusted Technology Partners

Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
maximised-roi

Maximized ROI

The Digital Transformation Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.

Featured Discussions

Edge of Glory: South Africa’s Journey to Smarter Infrastructure Through IoT
  • Enable edge analytics for industrial and infrastructure operations with minimal latency.
  • Protect connected devices through zero-trust segmentation and secure firmware updates.
  • Optimize data distribution between edge and cloud for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Address skills shortages in digital operations and field-level cybersecurity.
  • Ensure compliance with POPIA and South Africa’s emerging IoT regulatory frameworks.
The Great Cloud Reckoning: Public Cloud – Friend or Foe?
  • Empower businesses to securely leverage public cloud while meeting local POPIA regulations.
  • Compare costs, performance, and resiliency between hybrid and full-public cloud models.
  • Evaluate risk controls for shared responsibility models and third‑party CSPs.
  • Assess skills and change readiness in migrating legacy systems to public cloud.
  • Discuss data sovereignty, latency, and network reliability within a South African context.
Moral Machines: Navigating the Ethical Crossroads of Intelligent Systems
  • Develop governance models ensuring ethical AI use aligned with local socio-economic realities.
  • Identify and mitigate algorithmic bias to promote fairness and inclusivity in AI outcomes.
  • Increase AI transparency through explainable models and clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Implement accountability structures for responsible AI deployment and continuous oversight.
  • Foster collaboration between regulators, industry, and communities to shape AI ethics policies.
Fast, Fluent & Federated: Accelerating Insight Generation Through Cloud-Native Data Environments
  • Combine DataOps best practices with scalable cloud architecture for faster pipelines.
  • Use ML‑driven analytics to unlock real‑time insights in across South Africa Industries.
  • Manage hybrid data architectures while ensuring compliance and governance.
  • Track ROI by quantifying analytics impact on decision-making and revenue.
Enterprise Sustainability Goals: Digital Tools That Cut Carbon, Not Corners
  • Deploy AI-driven energy management systems for optimised power consumption across operations.
  • Utilize IoT sensors to monitor environmental conditions and resource usage in real time.
  • Leverage cloud computing platforms focused on energy-efficient workload management.
  • Integrate digital tools to automate sustainability reporting and compliance tracking.
  • Encourage development of scalable solutions targeting carbon footprint reduction.
Byte by Byte: Scaling Inclusive Digital Access
  • Design accessible digital skills programs targeting marginalised and rural populations.
  • Develop industry-aligned reskilling initiatives to meet future digital economy demands.
  • Foster partnerships between the government, private sector, and NGOs for inclusive digital growth.
  • Leverage mobile and low-bandwidth solutions to expand digital access and literacy.
  • Measure impact through data-driven assessments of inclusion and workforce readiness.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

BFSI INDUSTRY
BFSI & Fintech
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Manufacturing
E - COMMERCE INDUSTRY
Ecommerce & Retail
SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY
Logistics & Supply Chain
GOVERNMENT
Government
Energy & Utilities
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
Healthcare
Telecommunications INDUSTRY
Telecom
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Pharma & Life sciences
EDUCATION INDUSTRY
Education

WHO WILL YOU MEET ?

  • Group/Chief Information Officer
  • Group/Chief Technology Officer
  • Group/Chief Digital Officer
  • Group/Chief Information Security Officer
  • Digital Advisors - Government sector
  • Directors/ VPs/ Heads of IT
  • Directors/ VPs/ Heads Digital Transformation
  • Directors/ VPs/ Head of Cloud
  • Head of IT Infrastructure
  • Head of Technology
  • Head of IT Operations
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Partners 2025

Lead Partners

Media Partners

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CYGNET DIGITAL
ZOHO
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LAB 51
ISACA
MEMSA
DIGITAL COUNCIL
AMEYO LOGO
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FIVETRAN
COVALENSE DIGITAL
NINTEX

SERIES PARTNERS

SAP
ALIBABA CLOUD
ACCENTURE
MICROSOFT
ORACLE
NEOSOFT TECHNOLOGIES
UI PATH
KYNDRYL
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
DIMENSION DATA
ZOHO
FRESHWORKS
SNOWFLAKE
SAS
SERVICENOW
HCL
NUTANIX
KODAK ALARIS
CITRIX
INVICTI
BULWARK TECHNOLOGIES
COVALENSE DIGITAL
DELAWARE
FIVETRAN
WSO2
VERLOOP
DIGITAL.AI
SHOUBII
INFORMATICA
THOUGHTWORKS
NINTEX
SITE24*7
FORGEROCK
TECH MAHINDRA
GUP SHUP LOGO
AMEYO
OKTA
EDB
KISSFLOW
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What Clients Say ?

Media Coverage

Testimonials

Collen Weapond Commissioner, South African Information Regulator (SAIR)

I believe that digital transformation is not a destination but a continuous journey. With the rapid emergence of new technologies and constant shifts in the digital landscape, we must remain agile and committed to ongoing innovation and resilience. Staying abead requires a sustained focus on transformation, vigilance, and a strong regulatory foundation to protect our citizens and institutions.

Siphamandla Masuku Chief Digital Officer, Discovery Limited

I found the conference incredibly exciting and deeply relevant. It covered a broad range of timely topics, and bringing together subject matter experts in one space to discuss critical issues was not only valuable it was essential. The discussions were not just theoretical; they pointed us toward real solutions that can take us forward, and I thoroughly enjoyed being part of that.

Carel de Wet Country Lead South Africa, IFS

An absolutely fantastic event one of the best I've attended in years for real customer and prospect engagement. We had high-quality conversations with the right people from the right industries. The one-on-one meetings were valuable and already leading to follow-ups. We're excited to be back for the next summit-it's a must-attend for us.

Rozz Atanassova Director: Communications Products, Clickatell

This was a great opportunity to meet prospective clients and potential business partners. The one-on-one networking space after our presentation added real value. Attendees were highly relevant in both industry and seniority. Overall, the event was exciting, informative, and forward-looking.

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