IT News Africa is excited to announce IT Leaders Forum 2024, which will take place on November 5, 2024, at The Capital Empire in Sandton, South Africa. This premier event will bring together top technology decision-makers from diverse industries to explore strategies for resilience and innovation in the IT sector.
In the face of skilled labor shortages, economic uncertainty, and the rising demand for ESG compliance, IT leaders are increasingly turning to technology to enhance efficiency and profitability. The IT Leaders Forum 2024 (#ITLF2024) aims to help CIOs and IT executives tackle these business and technology challenges head-on. Industry experts will share insights on how to define and implement IT strategies that drive success.
“The IT Leaders Forum 2024 is more than just an event—it’s a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing that enables CIOs and IT executives to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities, driving sustainable growth in Africa’s IT sector,” says Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa. “Now more than ever, it’s essential for leaders to not only navigate these challenges but to turn them into opportunities for growth and transformation.”
IT leaders from will gather in Johannesburg to discuss IT trends, business transformation, and infrastructure management. This forum will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to advance their digital strategies confidently.
Why Attend?
The IT Leaders Forum is designed to help CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other IT leaders navigate the future of business and technology during these challenging times. Success requires a resilient and adaptive technology strategy that can withstand uncertainty while fostering innovation.
Leading experts and peers will explore the transformative potential of technology, sharing actionable insights to help define, validate, and execute your IT strategies. Attendees will dive into the latest developments in IT, business transformation, application modernization, and infrastructure management.
Key Speakers
The event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:
- Satish Nrusimhadevara – Managing Director, Accenture
- John Bosco Arends – Chairperson, Chartered CIO Council
- Dr. Liam Terblanche – Chief Technology Officer, Airvantage
- Manish Hira – IS Regional Manager: Asia Pacific, Servier
- Dr. Shay Ganesh – Chief Medical Officer, PPS
- Ruan Schutte – Innovation Specialist, Liberty
- Henry Abea – Head of ICT, Kimisitu SACCO, Kenya
These leaders will share their insights and experiences, offering valuable perspectives on the current and future state of IT.
Key topics and agenda highlights:
The forum will cover a variety of essential topics, including:
- The Evolving Role of the IT Leader: Skills and competencies required to lead in an AI-driven world
- Empowering IT Teams: Overcoming the Skills Gap with Talent Development and Automation
- AI Ethics and Responsibility: What would you do?
- The Evolving Role of the IT Leader: Skills and competencies required to lead in an AI-centric landscape
- ESG Compliance and the IT Leader: Integrating Sustainability into Your IT Strategy
A Valuable Experience
The IT Leaders Forum 2024 promises to be a must-attend event for IT professionals seeking to stay ahead of industry trends and network with peers. Whether you’re just beginning or advancing in your digital journey, this forum offers the insights and resources you need to move forward with confidence.
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant day filled with informative presentations, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
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Thuli Madonsela – Former Public Protector, Current Professor of Law, holding a chair in social justice at Stellenbosch University since January 2018. \”Thuli Madonsela is very centred. Her leadership style is non-reactive and very clearly on point. She signals her intention and she holds her presence. This gives her enormous integrity and adds credibility and moral authority to her professional presence,\” says Liz de Wet, course convenor of the Women in Leadership programme at the UCT Graduate School of Business. Thuli Madonsela\’s greatest influence on the business industry is being a voice of integrity and reminding business leaders of the importance of ethical governance and business practises. \”Business is in a position of power and privilege, and business has a voice‚ in the same way that when you become an advocate‚ you have a voice. It also means that you have an obligation to leverage your influence for good‚\” said Madonsela. In 2014, she made Time Magazine\’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2016, she was named Forbes Africa Person of the Year. In 2017, she won the 3rd Commonwealth Law Conference Rule of Law Award.