An exclusive executive evening hosted by Microsoft and NTT DATA that brought together CIOs to explore the next phase of AI transformation.

The rise of the AI-native enterprise is a defining moment for South Africa. Organizations will move beyond pilots and experimentation to governed, scalable AI execution with measurable business impact.

This curated evening focused on how leading organizations across industries are translating AI ambition into enterprise value.

The evening featured a keynote from AI strategist and innovator Edzai Conilias Zvobwo, alongside an expert panel and facilitated industry roundtables. These sessions provided practical insight into moving from fragmented AI initiatives to a structured, enterprise-wide AI operating model. The discussion was grounded in the realities of South Africa’s priority industries, from financial services, insurance and retail banking to manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, retail and the public sector. We explored where AI agents can create measurable value by improving customer engagement, accelerating knowledge work, strengthening governance and compliance, simplifying operations, and helping leaders move from AI experimentation to scalable enterprise execution.

Hosted at The Forum, this executive gathering combined strategic insight with peer-to-peer exchange in a setting designed for meaningful conversation.

Participants left with clear, boardroom-ready perspectives on ROI, governance, and scale. Map a path for your organization to remain at the forefront of South Africa’s AI-native future.