CIO 2025 Day 1

How CIOs can drive digital transformation across African enterprises. Balancing innovation, cost, and security in a volatile economic landscape. Key trends shaping Africa’s IT sector in 2025 and beyond.

Rising cyber threats, ransomware, and AI-powered attacks. Industry-specific security concerns for financial services, healthcare, telecoms, and government. Compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and industry regulations. Best practices in incident response and cyber resilience.

Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud strategies for banks, retailers, and manufacturers. Overcoming connectivity and infrastructure challenges in Africa. Cost-efficient cloud adoption and avoiding vendor lock-in. Securing mission-critical enterprise systems in the cloud.

AI-driven fraud detection in banking, predictive analytics in mining, and AI-powered customer service in retail. The role of AI in supply chain automation, manufacturing, and telecom network optimization. Ethical AI governance and regulatory concerns. Real-world case studies from African enterprises implementing AI.

Strategies to attract, retain, and upskill African tech talent. The rise of remote work and hybrid IT teams. Addressing IT skill shortages in cybersecurity, AI, and cloud engineering. Public-private partnerships in education and tech skills development.

Managing IT budgets during economic uncertainty. ROI-driven IT investments: How to align IT spending with business growth. Subscription vs. ownership models: SaaS, IaaS, and FinOps strategies. Cost optimization in telecoms, retail, and public sector IT environments.