CIO TECH DAY 2026 · AGENDA
A Day of Leadership,
Innovation and Dialogue
Explore keynote insights, executive discussions and applied innovation under the theme Leading South Africa’s Intelligent Enterprise.
The Day’s Agenda
Programme Director: Dumazile Lubando
08:00–08:30
TGR GLOBAL
Executive Networking Breakfast
Executive networking, CIO introductions, CSIR Innovation Gallery and GIBS Executive Education Showcase.
09:00–09:15
TGR GLOBAL · CSIR · GIBS
Opening Ceremony
Welcome, opening remarks, event vision and leadership context.
Speaker: Dr Jabu Mtsweni (CSIR)
09:15–10:00
TGR GLOBAL
Keynote: The Future CIO — Leading Beyond Technology
Enterprise leadership, board influence, executive presence and strategic decision-making.
Speaker: Dr Tshifhiwa G. Ramuthaga (TGR GLOBAL)
10:00–10:40
GIBS
Executive Panel: CEO–CIO Alignment
Executive influence, business strategy, technology investment and trust-building.
Panel Chair:
Prof Renjini Joseph — Associate Professor, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Panellists:
Dr Sylvia Sathekge — Chief Information Officer, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Mr Adrian van Eeden — Chief Information Officer, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Dr Precious Nyamugama — Digital and IT Strategist, Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Mr Sydney Tshibubudze — MD, Simplifieds Business Solutions
10:40–11:00
All Partners
Networking Break and Innovation Showcase
Informal engagement and showcase viewing.
11:00–11:45
TGR GLOBAL
AI Strategy for Competitive Advantage
Enterprise AI, governance, investment, responsible AI and business value.
Speaker: Mr Vukosi Sambo (STM Healthcare Investments)
11:45–12:30
GIBS
Data as a Strategic Asset
Data leadership, analytics, decision intelligence, AI readiness and digital operating models.
Speakers: Dr Brendon Wolff-Piggott (TGR GLOBAL), Mr Vukosi (STM Healthcare Investments)
12:30–13:15
CSIR
Lunch and Innovation Experience
Live demonstrations, emerging technologies, research posters and innovation networking.
13:15–14:15
CSIR
CSIR Innovation Showcase
Applied innovation demonstrations with practical CIO use cases, cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
14:15–14:30
All Partners
Coffee Break
Networking.
14:30–15:15
CSIR
Building Trusted Digital Enterprises
Cybersecurity, digital trust, AI governance, privacy and resilience.
Speaker: Mr Kweku Arthur (CSIR)
15:15–16:05
All Partners
CIO Leadership Roundtable
Facilitated closing discussions contributing to the CIO Tech Day Report.
Facilitator: Professor Renjini Joseph (GIBS)
16:05–16:30
TGR GLOBAL · CSIR · GIBS
Closing Challenge
Closing commitments and announcement of post-event outputs.