12 March 2025 | Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton

IT Leaders Forum 2025

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The meeting place for technology decision-makers

Empowering IT Leaders: Strategies for Resilience and Innovation

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About IT Leaders Forum 2025

Facing a lack of skilled labour, economic uncertainty, and the push for ESG compliance, IT leaders are increasingly turning to technology to boost efficiency, streamline processes, and improve profitability. The IT Leaders Forum is designed to help CIOs and IT executives navigate the future of business and technology during these challenging times. Success requires a resilient and adaptable technology strategy that can withstand uncertainty and drive innovation.

At #ITLF2025, leading experts and peers will explore groundbreaking opportunities in technology and provide actionable insights to help you define, validate, and execute your IT strategies. CIOs and IT leaders from various sectors will gather in Johannesburg to discuss the latest trends in IT, business transformation, application modernization, and infrastructure management. Whether you’re advancing your digital journey or just beginning, this forum will equip you with the knowledge and tools to accelerate your progress with confidence.

Key Topics

At the IT Leaders Summit, the agenda will cover data-driven customer experience, digital business strategies, AI implementation, cloud data management, and IT leadership skills.

Why Attend?

Attend to gain actionable strategies, connect with top CIOs and tech executives, expand your network, and explore new perspectives on digital transformation, and leadership.

Why Sponsor?

Gain direct access to decision-makers, enhance brand visibility, network with industry peers, showcase innovations, gain market insights, and generate high-quality leads.

The Audience

Who will attend IT Leaders Forum 2025?

At IT Leaders Forum you only meet the people who matter

This conference offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development, peer-to-peer insights, and exposure to the latest
technological innovations.

 

Connect with industry leading CIOs and technology executives from across Africa including:
Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Data Officers (CDOs),  Chief Analytics Officers (CAOs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Senior Application Leaders, IT Managers and Directors, IT Infrastructure and Operations Leaders

2025 Speakers

Tap into the expertise of these experts

Sithembile Songo

Sithembile Songo

Group Head: Information Security, ESKOM

Thabani Joyisa

Thabani Joyisa

Head of IT Risk, Vitality Global

Nomakholwa Nontenja

Nomakholwa Nontenja

Group Fintech Manager: Infor & Cyber Security and Technology Risk, MTN

Dmitriy Anderson

Dmitriy Anderson

CIO & Head of E-commerce and Marketplace Strategy, Leroy Merlin

Denisha Jairam Owthar

Dr. Denisha Jairam-Owthar

Group CIO, Council for Medical Schemes

Dimakatso Masiteng

Dimakatso Masiteng

CIO / ICT, National Youth Development Agency

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R4,999.00

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R14,997.00

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CPD POINTS: Attend and earn 10 CPD points from The Institute of Chartered IT Professionals (ICITP)

 

 

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Our Attendees.

The IT Leaders Forum will bring together technology decision-makers, senior executives, and digital experts from diverse industries. They will connect with top local and international CIOs and tech executives, gain actionable strategies, and explore new perspectives on digital transformation, innovation, and leadership.

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Attendees Included:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Data Officers (CDOs)
Chief Analytics Officers (CAOs)
Chief Digital Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
IT Director
Head of Customer Experience
Head of Innovation
Head of IT
Head of Data Analytics
Head of Digital Transformation
Head of Data Architecture
Head of IT Infrastructure
IT Manager
IT Operations Manager
IT Project Manager
Information Systems Manager
IT Security Manager
Network Architect
Enterprise Architect
Data Governance Manager
DevOps Manager
Cloud Services Manager
IT Service Delivery Manager
IT Compliance Manager
IT Infrastructure Manager
Business Intelligence Manager

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Why Attend?

Attend the IT Leaders Forum to engage in interactive and collaborative sessions designed to equip you with actionable strategies for your mission-critical priorities.

  • Engage in interactive and collaborative sessions tailored to provide actionable strategies for your mission-critical priorities.
  • Connect with industry-leading CIOs, leading vendors and technology executives from across Africa, expanding your professional network.
  • Gain fresh perspectives on driving digital transformation in your organization.
  • Access unparalleled opportunities for professional development and peer-to-peer insights.
  • Stay updated on the latest technological innovations transforming the business landscape.
  • Enhance your leadership skills by learning from top experts in the field.

What to expect at IT Leaders Forum 2025

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Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?

Engage with top-level IT executives who are key decision-makers in their organizations and enhance your company's visibility among a targeted audience and position your brand as an industry leader.

Sponsoring or exhibiting at IT Leaders Forum  is the most effective way for you to put your organization in front of industry decision-makers and budget holders, to powerfully communicate your company’s technology solutions before, during, and after the event.

Sponsors and Partners

IT Leaders Forum 2025 attracts top IT executives and delegates from around Africa.

Exhibitors and sponsors reach influential decision-makers who attend the conference to discover new players in the industry, form partnerships, and evaluate emerging technologies.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Get the brochure.

Sponsorship and Exhibition Brochure

We’ll help you select the best way to connect with our attendees and maximize your experience.

Venue

  • South Africa

    Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton

  • Event Enquiries

    +27 12 012 5801

  • E-mail

    events@itnewsafrica.com

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