IDC Announces Digital Economy Theme For Upcoming CIO Summit In South Africa
IDC Announces Digital Economy Theme For Upcoming CIO Summit In South Africa. As the digital economy continues to expand at an unprecedented rate, International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce that this year’s edition of the annual IDC South Africa CIO Summit will take place on May 18 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg under the theme ‘Enabling the Digital Economy’s Leaders’.
“Across the region, we are increasingly seeing the growth of digitally enabled services, including remote healthcare, distance learning, mobile banking, and remote work, among others,” says Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s group vice president and regional managing director for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa. “As we navigate this digital landscape, it is critical to stay informed and prepared for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”
“Digital-native companies have shaken up various industries through innovative business models and substantial venture capital funding. Their disruption has fueled growth in areas like ecommerce, direct-to-consumer services, digital payments, and cloud kitchens. The advent of the metaverse and Web3 paradigms is expected to drive further disruption, transforming individual, enterprise, and industrial digital experiences.” Lalchandani added.
Lalchandani will expand on these themes as he presents the event’s opening keynote, ‘Strategies for the CIO and Enterprise Innovation’. In this session, he will outline what CIOs need to do now — and in the future — to create an enabling environment for long-term sustainable innovation. This fast-paced keynote will highlight research on building a culture of trust, examine the move toward industry ecosystem innovation, and highlight the impact of decentralization.
The IDC South Africa CIO Summit 2023 will bring together the country’s leading IT and telecom executives, digital government pioneers, regulators, and industry thought leaders. With top CTOs and CIOs in attendance, the event will examine the current state of the digital economy, its impact on citizens, customers, employees, and operations, as well as the key challenges that need to be addressed. Attendees can expect to gain insights into proven best practices and strategies for driving future success.
