IT 2026 INDABA Africa's Biggest IT
Conference and Expo
In Proud Partnership with MakwaIT, SAGE, iOCO Technology Group

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Abdul Baba

Abdul Baba

CTIO, Infrastructure SA

Anand Naidoo

Anand Naidoo

Group CTO, Hello Group

Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker

Group CIO, Capitec

Andy Aplin

Andy Aplin

VP Solutions Engineering - EMEA & LATAM, Netskope

Ankit Shah

Ankit Shah

Group Chief Data Officer, Virgin Active

Ben Wilmot-Sitwell

Ben Wilmot-Sitwell

Cyber Growth Leader, Marsh Risk Africa

Christopher MacRoberts

Christopher MacRoberts

Partner: Cyber Practice, Clyde & Co.

Christopher Shorter

Christopher Shorter

Senior Client Executive: Cyber Risk and Commercial Crime, Marsh Risk Africa

Cinga Nyangintsimbi

Cinga Nyangintsimbi

Founder and CEO, BATSAMAYI ®

Debra Marais

Debra Marais

Independent Fractional Executive & Co-founder, Encircle and DARE Academy

Denzil Govender

Denzil Govender

Chief Technology Officer, iOCO Technology Group

Derren Naidoo

Derren Naidoo

Sales Manager - South & Sub-Saharan Africa, Hyland

Dr Andy Mabaso

Dr Andy Mabaso

Group CTO, Altron

Dr Gavin Moss

Dr Gavin Moss

CIO, Corporate Transaction Banking, RMB

Dr Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga

Dr Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga

Founder and CEO of TGR Global Enterprises

Faith Burn

Faith Burn

Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Land Bank

Gerhard De Wet

Gerhard De Wet

CTO, JOBJACK

Hans Zachar

Hans Zachar

CEO, Nutun

Jannie Malan

Jannie Malan

Principal Solution Consultant, Workday South Africa

Jennifer Ramnath

Jennifer Ramnath

Founder & MD, JJK Advisory Group

Joe van der Walt

Joe van der Walt

Founding Director, Kohde

Josh  Souchon

Josh Souchon

IT Executive, Opp-Gen

Jualande Brink

Jualande Brink

Founder, VectorLight

Kevin Wilson

Kevin Wilson

Group GM: IT, Steffanuti Stocks

Lesedi Modibane

Lesedi Modibane

Head: Data, Analytics & AI, MakwaIT

Lonwabo Malghas

Lonwabo Malghas

Head of IT , Kagiso Trust

Makopi Nkopodi

Makopi Nkopodi

Group Technology: Product Management Executive, Nedbank

Mo	Kola

Mo Kola

CTO, TFG

Mohammad Malik

Mohammad Malik

Head: Technology & Enablement, Succession Financial Planning

Neda Smith

Neda Smith

Fractional CIO, Agile Advisory

Nkgethu Tebogo Mampana

Nkgethu Tebogo Mampana

Head of Data Management, Absa

Nomonde White

Nomonde White

CIO: Group Compliance, Absa

Ntando Dhlamini

Ntando Dhlamini

BU Lead: Networking, Security & Observability, MakwaIT

Peter Robb

Peter Robb

Group CIO, Omnia Group

Phila Ndarana

Phila Ndarana

CTO, AGSA

Popi Kunene

Popi Kunene

Operations Director, Mgoza Group

Radlin Wagner

Radlin Wagner

Senior Practice Success Specialist, Sage

Ricardo Springolo

Ricardo Springolo

CIO, Belgotex

Robin Friester

Robin Friester

Regional Sales Executive, iOCO Technology Group

Sibusiso Mbingo

Sibusiso Mbingo

Executive: Digital & Technology, C Ahead Digital

Sne Dlamini

Sne Dlamini

Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, Sasol

Stephen Coull

Stephen Coull

VP Sales: AMEA, MagicOrange

Stu Chalmers

Stu Chalmers

Snr Associate Vice President Sales and Business Development, Winjit South Africa

Tafadzwa Ramhewa

Tafadzwa Ramhewa

IT director, QCTO

Teri Solomon

Teri Solomon

Head of Claims Advocacy, Marsh Risk Africa

Thandeka Mcoki

Thandeka Mcoki

Snr Global Information Security & GRC Specialist

Thato Sopeng

Thato Sopeng

Vice President: Digital and Operations, Sasol

Tian van der Walt

Tian van der Walt

VP - Customer Success, MagicOrange

Tshidiso Ledimo

Tshidiso Ledimo

Group Head: Core Platforms, Santam

Vukosi Sambo

Vukosi Sambo

Group CIO, Private Health Administrators

Warren Hero

Warren Hero

Architect: design segment, SARS

Werner Joubert

Werner Joubert

ACZA (South Africa & SADC) Country Head / Commercial BDM

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The inaugural 2025 IT Indaba promises to bring together 3,000+ IT professionals and tech influencers who are involved in the procurement of systems, tools, platforms and services, along with user experience developers who deal with the core processes and client interfaces of the business. This exciting full day event will feature live demos, pitches, 75+ exhibitors and insights from leading CIOs – with a programme carefully curated for you as an IT professional. This spectacular expo is taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in October 2026.

Where do I park?

Parking for the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is available in an adjacent parking arcade with nearly 11,000 bays in Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square.

Can I use cash for food?

Breakfast, lunches, soft drinks and coffees are available for purchase with a credit card only.

Do you validate parking tickets?

If you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a validated parking ticket. If you have received a free ticket, you do not qualify for validated parking.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included with any ticket type.

How do I ensure I get a seat in some of the most anticipated sessions?

The most popular sessions tend to be over-subscribed, so to secure a seat, be sure to get there early.

Can I transfer my ticket to my colleague if I can no longer attend?

Free tickets are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, please notify us so we can void your ticket and reissue it.

Is there a VIP section?

No, there will not be a VIP section the common area provides fantastic opportunities for networking.

Does the bar open at lunch time?

The bar will be open from 17:00.

Is there WIFI available?

Sandton Convention Centre provides free public WIFI

How much is a ticket?

R2500 ex VAT