One venue. One theme. Many of South Africa's sharpest technology minds in one room for a full day of sessions designed to challenge how they lead, build and think. The Agility Imperative was not just a theme at CIO Day 2026. It was the lived reality of every person who walked through the door.
Vendors keep poaching mid-career technologists just as they hit their stride. Five IT leaders explain how they're closing the gap by growing talent from the inside out.
AI is accelerating knowledge work. The real test for CIOs is whether it is also strengthening human capability.
Hanlie de Bod-Leaf never planned a career in technology. But as CIO at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, she's combining her love of problem-solving and innovation to build digital solutions that connect millions of young South Africans with much-needed work opportunities.
Priyen Naidu, head of IT for Aspen’s SA Commercial business, explains how the JSE-listed pharmaceutical organisation is using disciplined governance and a business-focused approach to support business growth through technology.
An elegant ballroom at the NH Johannesburg Sandton set the stage for the 11th annual Executive Communities women’s dinner. Under the theme The Power of Presence, leading female executives from across sectors gathered to share authentic insights, trade boardroom strategies and build lasting connections.
As AI token prices collapse, boards often confuse cheap raw intelligence with a cheaper business.
