Celebrating 10 years of thought leadership, the IDC CIO Summit – South Africa returns on 15 December 2026 in Johannesburg as the country’s premier gathering of technology decision-makers.

This year’s edition explores the rise of AI-native enterprises and the Agentic Stack — intelligent systems that enable real-time decision-making, adaptability, and innovation. With regional AI spending forecast to reach $11.4B by 2027, CIOs must balance bold innovation with governance, trust, and integration.

Bringing together 200 CIOs, technology leaders, and global experts, the Summit offers strategic insights, real-world case studies, and practical guidance to help organizations architect the next generation of digital enterprises.

Global influencers shared powerful stories of how they confronted challenges — and created opportunities from them