The 45th edition of the Digital Transformation Summit (DTS) South Africa will take place on March 11, 2026, at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, bringing together over 200 C-level executives, technology leaders, and policymakers to shape the country’s digital future.
South Africa is entering a decisive phase of technological modernization driven by increased adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-centric decision-making frameworks. Organizers state that these trends are strengthening economic competitiveness, improving public service delivery, and positioning the country as a leading digital innovation hub within Africa.
Strategic Focus on 4IR Technologies
The summit will host discussions on major Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, including AI, Web 3.0, IoT, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. The agenda is designed to provide real-world use cases, operational frameworks, and enterprise strategies that enable organizations to transition toward digital-first operating models.
Key sessions will address leadership-driven digital transformation, measurable ROI from AI investments, legacy infrastructure modernization, Zero Trust cybersecurity, and workforce reskilling—issues increasingly critical for nations pursuing sustainable digital growth.
Case Study Demonstrates Real-World Impact
A highlighted case study at the summit examines a fully digital bank in South Africa that launched without physical branches, leveraging cloud platforms, APIs, machine learning, and generative AI to deliver personalized financial services. This approach improved fraud detection, risk management, and customer engagement while boosting operational efficiency and increasing initiative effectiveness by more than 80 percent.
Industry analysts note that such examples demonstrate how data intelligence and AI-driven decision frameworks can accelerate innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and cybersecurity resilience.
Global Platform for Collaboration
Hosted by Exito Media Concepts—an international B2B events organization with more than 15 years of experience and over 240 conferences annually—the summit is part of a global series conducted across more than 10 cities.
The event is supported by the ISC2 Gauteng Chapter, underscoring its focus on strengthening cybersecurity awareness, digital skills, and cross-sector collaboration within South Africa’s growing technology ecosystem.
Prominent speakers scheduled to participate include senior technology leaders from Old Mutual, Investec, the Auditor-General of South Africa, and Discovery Limited, among others.
