IT Indaba: the biggest IT conference in Africa

Global engineering solutions provider Winjit has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October.

Digital infrastructure provider xneelo has signed up as a Gold partner for the IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

Customer communication management platform GhostDraft has signed up as a Silver partner for the IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

Accounting and business management software provider Sage adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 IT Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 21 October.

The global digital and AI solutions provider has just signed up as a Silver partner at the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

The cloud-based provider has signed up for a Gold stand at the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

The software company has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

MakwaIT has signed up as a Diamond partner for the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

The software escrow provider has signed up for a Silver stand at the 2026 IT Indaba happening on 21 October 2026.

The IT solutions provider has signed up for double Silver stands at the 2026 IT Indaba happening on 21 October 2026.

The cloud-native SaaS provider has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 IT Indaba happening on 21 October 2026.

AI, driven through data, can empower employees, streamline processes and drive smarter decision-making, says Sage.

Artificial intelligence is as transformative as electricity was to previous generations, fundamentally reshaping how we live and work.

What can South African enterprises learn from CIOs who have navigated IT landscapes across the globe, especially when it comes to shared services? This was a key question posed during a panel discussion at the recent 2025 IT Indaba.

Industry leaders emphasised the importance of aligning data strategy with business objectives through adaptive governance, stakeholder engagement and robust data maturity frameworks to drive real-time decision-making, at the IT Indaba.

At the inaugural IT Indaba, Jannie Malan, Workday South Africa’s solution consulting manager, showcased how Workday is evolving into a dynamic platform, positioning the ERP as a powerful tool that helps CIOs leverage AI agents and processes.

For panellists at the recent 2025 IT Indaba session on agentic AI, the conversation about artificial intelligence was about meaning rather than machines.

Technology leaders at the IT Indaba 2025 explored how organisations can unlock the power of data to drive decision-making and innovation.

Dr Steven James, computer scientist and AI researcher at Wits University, recently delivered a masterclass on AI and machine learning tools at the 2025 IT Indaba, focusing on the skills CIOs should prioritise to build AI-ready teams.

At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), CIO Maletsema Phofu is redefining the balance between innovation and security by championing collaboration, business alignment and clear communication across the institution’s digital landscape.