Exito Media Concepts Announces the 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026

20 Feb 2026

Powering South Africa’s Digital Future

Date: 11th March 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Venue: Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, South Africa

South Africa is entering a defining chapter in its digital transformation journey. Accelerated adoption of cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and nationwide digital inclusion initiatives are reshaping how enterprises and public-sector institutions operate and deliver value — part of a global AI wave also seen at the Global AI Show —

In response to this momentum, Exito Media Concepts proudly presents the 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026, an executive-level platform designed to accelerate enterprise and government-led digital progress through global best practices and strategic collaboration.

As organisations modernise legacy systems and expand digital services, South Africa is strengthening its position as a competitive digital hub for the African continent — a shift that also raises the stakes for cybersecurity — However, rapid digitalisation also brings new responsibilities — including cybersecurity resilience, regulatory compliance, infrastructure modernisation, and digital skills development.

Case Study: Reinventing Retail Banking Through Digital-First Innovation

A leading fully digital bank in South Africa has demonstrated how technology-led design can transform retail banking — the kind of innovation showcased at global tech events like AI Expo Europe — Built without physical branches, the organisation adopted cloud-native, API-driven platforms and advanced analytics from inception, enabling seamless scalability and hyper-personalised customer experiences.

Through strategic collaboration with a global data and AI platform provider, the bank embedded machine learning and generative AI into core processes. This transformation delivered:

Enhanced fraud detection and risk management
Real-time behavioural analytics
Hyper-personalised customer engagement
Over 80% improvement in campaign effectiveness
Improved operational efficiency across actuarial and service functions

A centralised data ecosystem empowered leadership teams to convert insights into actionable strategy — accelerating product innovation, boosting customer sentiment, and driving sustained market growth.

This transformation mirrors the practical, outcome-driven discussions that will take centre stage at DTS South Africa 2026.

Event Overview

The 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026 is part of a global summit series hosted across more than 10 international cities. The event will convene 200+ C-level executives, CIOs, CTOs, digital leaders, and decision-makers to explore the technologies redefining enterprise growth.

Key focus areas include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Web 3.0
Internet of Things (IoT)
Quantum Computing
Cybersecurity
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies

The summit will deliver strategic frameworks, real-world use cases, and actionable insights to help organisations build a digital-first culture that drives measurable business outcomes.

Supporting Partner

The Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026 is supported by ISC2 Gauteng Chapter, reinforcing its commitment to cybersecurity awareness, professional development, and strengthening South Africa’s digital capabilities.

Meet the Visionary Leaders

The summit will feature prominent technology and enterprise leaders shaping South Africa’s digital landscape.

Dhesen Ramsamy – Group Chief Technology and Data Officer, Old Mutual Limited
Ridwaan Rasool – Chief Information Officer, Investec
Phila Ndarana – Chief Technology Officer, Auditor General of South Africa
Marcus Portmann – Chief Information Officer, Discovery Limited
… and more industry experts

Key Discussion Themes

AI & Digital Leadership: Aligning strategy, culture, and innovation for sustainable growth.
C-Suite ROI Frameworks: Translating digital investments into measurable outcomes.
Legacy Modernisation: Enabling scalable, agile enterprise transformation.
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust: Zero Trust models and AI-driven security strategies.
Future-Ready Workforce: Reskilling for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Smart Talent Acquisition: Leveraging technology to attract and retain digital talent.
Digital Sustainability: Using AI, IoT, and cloud technologies to optimise ESG performance.
Inclusive Digital Growth: Bridging the digital divide through innovation and collaboration.

About Exito

Exito — meaning “success” — reflects the organisation’s commitment to delivering high-impact business platforms. With over 15 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognised B2B events and media organisation, hosting 240+ conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and emerging enterprise sectors.

Through curated agendas, global speaker communities, and market-driven intelligence, Exito creates platforms that foster collaboration, accelerate innovation, and drive measurable business impact worldwide.