AI-Powered by African Intelligence Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) 12–13 May 2026
Browse speakers, sponsors, and more at Cape Town’s favourite tech conference, as we design Africa’s digital future.
ENABLING BUSINESS INNOVATION
Driven by universal connectivity, we power seamless experiences, boosting effecient and enabling business and communities across South Africa and beyond to thrive in the digital age.
RALF FLETCHER
CEO OF TOPCO MEDIA
Esteemed Innovators, Industry Leaders, Policymakers, and Changemakers,
Welcome to Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 proudly hosted under the theme: Propelling Africa’s Digital Future.
We are living through one of the most significant technological shifts in human history. Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally transforming the way we work, communicate, innovate, and solve problems. From business and education to healthcare, infrastructure, and government, AI is redefining industries and creating entirely new opportunities for growth and inclusion.
But technology, on its own, is never enough. The leaders who are shaping Africa’s digital future understand something deeper: that trust is built through relationships, that investment follows vision, and that the most powerful catalyst for change is not a platform or an algorithm, it is a compelling story told by a bold human being.For Africa, this moment presents both immenseopportunity and profound responsibility. Our continent is uniquely positioned to harness AI and emerging technologies to accelerate development, bridge digital divides, and create solutions tailored to our own realities. The conversations taking place at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 are therefore more important than ever — not just for South Africa, but for the continent and the world.
This year’s theme, Propelling Africa’s Digital Future, speaks directly to the urgency of embracing innovation while ensuring that Africa remains an active architect of the digital economy, rather than simply a participant in it. South Africa continues to lead in this transformation, emerging as a global hub for excellence in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, connectivity, and green technology. Cape Town, in particular, is fast becoming the destination of choice for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and investors who are choosing not just to visit Africa — but to build here. The evidence is all around us. The Nasdaq 100 has surged. Technology companies are growing at rates that
would have seemed impossible a decade ago. And yet, the greatest opportunities on earth remain right here — many of them still disguised as challenges.
For more than two decades, Topco Media has remained committed to celebrating leadership, championing innovation, and creating platforms that connect industries, ideas, and people.
Our continued partnership with Sentech reflects a shared conviction: that Africa’s greatest chapter is not behind us. It is being written right now, by the founders, builders, policymakers, and changemakers gathering at this event. Sentech Africa Tech Week is more than a conference. It is a catalyst for action — where policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and business leaders come together to explore how technology can unlock economic growth, empower communities, and shape a smarter, moreconnected Africa.
Success in this era will depend not only on innovation, but on collaboration, adaptability, and bold leadership. Africa has the talent, the creativity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the youthful energy needed to lead in the age of AI. What matters now is our willingness to invest — in skills, in infrastructure, in partnerships, and in the kind of inclusive innovation that benefits every African, not just the few. I encourage you to engage meaningfully, challenge conventional thinking, and build the connections that will help shape Africa’s digital future for generations to come. The person sitting next to you may be the partner, investor, or collaborator you have been looking for. Be bold enough to find out.
Thank you for joining us at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026. Together, let us innovate, collaborate, and continue Propelling Africa’s Digital Futu
TEBOGO LESHOPE
CEO, SENTECH
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026, a platform that brings together leaders, innovators, and policymakers at a defining moment for Africa’s digital economy.
Across the continent, digital adoption continues to accelerate. Africa is now home to over 600 million internet users, yet significant gaps remain in the quality, affordability, and reliability of connectivity. As a result, the conversation has shifted, from expanding access to ensuring meaningful, high-quality connectivity that drives real socio-economic impact.
In South Africa, important progress has been made. More than 80% of the population has access to the internet, largely through mobile networks. However, disparities between urban and rural connectivity, as well as the need for more resilient and highperformance infrastructure, remain key challenges that must be addressed with urgency and focus.
Sentech’s continued partnership with Africa Tech Week reflects our role as a national infrastructure enabler, with a mandate to extend connectivity beyond urban centres and into underserved communities. As South Africa strengthens its position as a regional digital hub, the importance of reliable, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure becomes even more critical.
Our focus is clear: to expand broadband access, support next-generation technologies such as 5G and satellite solutions, and enable more efficient use of infrastructure to improve reach and reduce cost. These priorities are essential to supporting economic growth, enabling innovation, and strengthening the delivery of public services.
Equally important is the role of data. As demand for digital services grows, so too must investment in secure, resilient, and scalable data infrastructure. Strengthening these capabilities will be key to unlocking the full potential of artificial intelligence and supporting a more data-driven economy across sectors.
Sentech Africa Tech Week provides a platform not only for dialogue, but for alignment and action. It is through stronger collaboration between government, industry, and partners that we will accelerate implementation and deliver measurable outcomes.
As Sentech, we remain committed to enabling a connected, inclusive, and competitive digital future for South Africa and the continent.
n Tebogo Leshope Chief Executive Officer Sentech SOC Ltd
SPEAKER LINE-UP
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Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Sentech LESHOPE
Head of Research and Innovation, Sentech
Chief Information Officer, Sentech THAGE
Chief Commercial Officer-Satellite, Sentech
Chief Commercial Officer - Media Business, Sentech MNISI FLENK
MWALI SABELO CTO, MultiChoice Group
BAARTMAN
WYNGAARD
Co-Founder, Loop
Technology & Information Officer, Infrastructure SA
Energy Director - Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric
SULEMAN ZIAAD CEO, Cassava Technologies
MOTHIBI KAGISO CEO/ Fintech, MTN SA
MAKWANE
BODDU AKHIL Co-Founder, Zaio.io
THATO Founder and CEO, Leaders in Motion Group OJALA
Tech & Equality Impact Advisor
Country Director, Google KNOTT-CRAIG
Founder, fibertime
CTO, iOCO DevX - Software Engineering
VAN TURA NIGEL Segment Leader- Network Infrastructure, Sub Saharan Africa, Nokia South Africa
MALATJI
SEREME Founder & Investor, Methano Group
THUKANI THABISO Acting CEO, USAASA
Unlocking Tomorrow’s Potential:
The Innovation Hub - Gauteng’s Engine of Progress
The Innovation Hub is Gauteng’s leading innovation agency, a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA). We’re more than a science and technology park; we’re a thriving ecosystem dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, driving economic growth and competitiveness across the Gauteng province.
We transform groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions, creating jobs and solving real-world challenges.
Specialized Enterprise Development Programmes:
We empower startups and entrepreneurs through targeted incubation in key sectors:
• Bioeconomy: Advancing Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, Cosmeuceticals and agro-processing for food security and health.
• Smart Industries: Accelerating ICT and Advanced Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) innovations like AI and IoT.
• Green Economy: Supporting sustainable solutions in water, waste, and renewable energy.
Beyond Enterprise Development:
The Innovation Hub offers a comprehensive suite of services:
• Technology Innovation and Cluster Development
• Product Development Lab: From concept to commercialization.
• Demand Led Innovation: Connecting solutions seekers with solutions providers.
• Energy Cluster addresses South Africa’s energy crisis through smart solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency.
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Cluster focuses on integrating IKS-based medicine into the national health system and supporting local communities.
• Bio-Manufacturing Cluster creates an ecosystem for developing and commercializing biologically based products like pharmaceuticals and biofuels.
• Extended Reality (XR) Cluster, integrating VR, AR, and MR with other 4IR technologies to provide industry solutions.
• Skills Development: Equipping future leaders with digital economy skills.
• Conference Venue: Book our conference venue for your inspiring events.
• Networking Hub: A vibrant space for collaboration among academics, researchers, businesses, and investors.
Township Economy Revitalization:
• eKasiLabs: Extending innovation support to townships, nurturing local talent and businesses. Join us in building a prosperous, innovative-driven Gauteng.
Tel: +27 12 844 0000 | Email: info@theinnovationhub.com | Web: www.theinnovationhub.com 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street, Innovation Center, Lynnwood, Tshwane, 0087
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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NUMBERS: CONFERENCE
AFRICA’S DIGITAL FUTURE MUST BE BUILT BY AFRICANS, FOR AFRICANS. Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon Solly Malatsi challenged industry leaders to move beyond adoption and actively shape emerging technologies like AI in ways that reflect Africa’s realities, values, and development priorities.
He emphasised that while technologies such as artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly, their impact is not inevitable — it is defined by the choices we make today.
Key priorities highlighted:
* Ethical, safe, and trust-driven technology adoption
* Risk-based regulation that enables innovation while protecting rights
* Building African datasets, languages, and knowledge systems into technology
* Strengthening digital inclusion and accessibility
* Moving from consumption to co-creation in the global digital economy
THE CALL TO ACTION WAS CLEAR: COLLABORATION ACROSS GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, AND SOCIETY IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE TECHNOLOGY SERVES PEOPLE NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.
HON SOLLY MALATSI
SENTECH CEO TEBOGO LESHOPE
LAYING THE DIGITAL FOUNDATION: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY.
His message was clear: Digital transformation is not a luxury—it is a necessity. From expanding broadband access and strengthening digital public infrastructure to enabling seamless government services, the focus must remain on inclusion, affordability, and meaningful access for all.
He reminded us that true progress is measured not by how advanced technology becomes for a few, but by how many people it brings into opportunity. A connected society is an empowered society—and no one should be left behind.
South Africa’s community media sector is getting the digital infrastructure it has needed for a long time.
On 13 May 2026, the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), GCIS, and SENTECH Soc Ltd formalised a three-way partnership to drive digital transformation for community broadcasters across the country.
The agreement, signed at the Sentech Africa Tech Week in Cape Town, will roll out in three structured phases, beginning with a Digital Readiness Assessment and culminating in full deployment of live streaming, websites, mobile apps, and onboarding to the Freevision Play OTT platform.
Community radio has always served as a critical voice for underserved communities. But without digital infrastructure, that reach is limited to a local signal. This partnership changes that equation.
What makes this notable is the structured approach. Rather than a once-off grant or a hardware donation, this is a phased transformation plan that includes training and handover to station teams, building capability from within.
SENTECH CEO Tebogo Leshope described it as putting the organisation’s mandate to connect South Africa into meaningful action. That framing matters.
Read the full story on the Joburg Times website : https://joburgtimes.co.za/2026/05/13/mdda-gcis-and-sentech-partner/
FUN & NETWORKING
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
SENTECH is proud to partner with Media Development and Diversity Agency and Government Communication and Information System to drive digital transformation in South Africa’s community media sector.
This landmark agreement, signed at Sentech Africa Tech Week in Cape Town, will empower 22 community broadcasters with live streaming, websites, mobile apps, and access to the Freevision Play platform—expanding their reach beyond traditional airwaves.
Together, we’re enabling stronger, more sustainable community voices through digital innovation.
TRANSFORMATION
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS
1stDoor on the Left
4 Sight Holdings
4IRI
Abrahams
Absa Life LTD
ACE Labs
Acumen Software
Adriaan
Africa Rising Tv
African Union
Aizatron Pty Ltd
ALYS TECH and SeaSalt Agency
Amatole Fibre Consortium
Amazon Web Services
Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric
Anthesis South Africa
Appmaniazar
Aspire Solutions
Aukodesigns (Pty) Ltd
Auxilia
Avanti Communications
Aveng media
BASH
Basket ECommerce
BCX
Believe Resourcing
Big Beard Web Solutions
Binance South Africa
Bizcommunity
Blake Bluecloud AI
Boomerang
Boxfusion
BPESA BRAINSAT
CAPACITI
Cape Business News
Cape Town Tourism
Cape Town TV
Carry1st Cassava Technologies
Chesarae K
Chinese Consulate of Cape Town
chrt
City of Cape Town
Cloud23
Codeblock Labs
Colleen
CommsCloud
Communication & Digital Technology
Concentrix
Contour Training Academy
Cornerstone Institute
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Craft and Design Institute
Department of Communications and Digital
Technologies (DCDT)
Dialytic Flow
Dimakatso
Dr. Jabu
DUNSTER ATTORNEYS INC
Dunsters Attorneys Inc
Emmanuel
eNetworks / Datacentrix
ENNOVATIVE GAMING SARL
ENRA Technologies
Eskom Estelton Group
Eutelsat
Eyelook
fibertime
Firehouse Technologies PTY Ltd
Forvis Mazars Institute of Development (A BPESA Member and Partner)
Linum Labs AG Go Fourth Learning Institute of Technology
Neural Labs Africa
Rekindle Learning
SOLIDitech
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
AFRICA TECH: PUBLIC SECTOR DIGITAL INNOVATOR AWARD
Sponsored by City of Cape Town
4Sight Holdings Free State Department of Health
Africa International Advisors
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Boxfusion
Telviva
Root Paymenow
Third Vision AI
SB CARD PTY LTD
PickMe
XLink
AFRICA TECH: TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD
4Sight Holdings
Herotel Pty Ltd
SOLIDitech
Bonisa Applied Insights (Pty) Ltd
Moc engineering and skills development
Third Vision AI
AFRICA TECH: SECURITY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY AWARD
Bitventure Consulting Group
Go Fourth Learning Institute of Technology LearnAgile
JRS Solutions
AFRICA TECH: EDTECH AWARD
Gordon Institute of Business Science Nothile Biolab under Nothile BioPharma
Entelect Software (Pty) Ltd
SB CARD PTY LTD
Wonga
Injini
Omnia Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd
OVCC
Rekindle Learning
AFRICA TECH: HEALTHTECH AWARD
Snapplify (Pty) Ltd
Neural Labs Africa
The Zora Group
AFRICA TECH: AI INNOVATION, MATURITY & COLLABORATION AWARD Sponsored by Telkom
4Sight Holdings
Bonisa Applied Insights (Pty) Ltd
Dentsu
Moving Arts NPC
Ukuhamba Pty Ltd
addanode pty ltd
Boxfusion
Adhive Group
Espresso Meet Up
Rekindle Learning Wetility
DAI-TEC SOLUTIONS
Gordon Institute of Business Science Snapplify (Pty) Ltd
AFRICA TECH: AFRICA TECH: GREENTECH & CIRCULAR ECONOMY AWARD
addanode pty ltd
EWaste Africa Riverside Sustainable Solutions Company
Tata Consultancy Services South Africa PTY (Ltd)
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Driven by universal connectivity, we power seamless experiences, boosting effecient and enabling business and communities across South Africa and beyond to thrive in the digital age.
THE FINALISTS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The individual awards aim to showcase the top individuals in South Africa. From CEO’s to young achievers climbing the corporate ladder, we celebrate leaders who are making a clear impact in the world of tech.
YAW DWOMOH
Adhive Group
PHILLIP DE JAGER
Lemaspace (Pty) Ltd t/a ICS Flow
NISHA KOSTAS
OVCC
AFRICA TECH: TECH FOUNDER AWARD
NICHE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
MELISA EVANS
InclusiVerse
DR. KATHRYN MALHERBE
Medsol AI Solutions
RESHIKA RAMLAL
Out Tasking Procurement Solutions pty ltd
ADRIAAN RETIEF
PickMe
LUWANDA JWARA
MICAELYN MAHARAJ
SB CARD PTY LTD
WESLEY LYNCH
Snapplify (Pty) Ltd
The Surgical Assistant (PTY) Ltd
AFRICA TECH: WOMEN IN TECH AWARD
CHRISTA DOWD
4Sight Holdings
THAVARANI (DEVI) MOODLEY
DAI-TEC SOLUTIONS
JAYSHREE MALLAYA
ONALENNA CLEMIE MOKOTO
EBJ Holdings (Pty) Ltd
DR LE ROUX VILJOEN NAOMI MUSI
Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubator
MPHO HLALELE
Boxfusion (PTY) LTD
PAULINAH TEFFU
Digital Solution Foundry Third Vision AI
OGOCHUKWU ANEROBI
Finceptive Limited
KRISTA DAVIDSON
Injini
KATHRYN MALHERBE
MEDSOL AI SOLUTIONS
CONSTANCE MAHAFHA
Moc engineering and skills development
FIONA ANIRUDH
Omnia Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd
ZANELE MAKABANE
Owethu Managed Services
SALLY NHLANHLA
Rekindle Learning
MARTIE DE BEER
Telviva
KUME LUVHANI
Vaxowave
CHARLOTTE KOEP
Root
SIBONGILE MONGADIS
Ukuhamba Pty Ltd
DR. THANUSHA GOVENDER
XLink
AFRICA TECH: TECH LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
TERTIUS ZITZKE JACOBUS EKSTEEN
4Sight Holdings Bonisa Applied Insights (Pty) Ltd
WILLEM KITSHOFF
d6
NIVASHNI GOVENDER
Glass Group
JUSTIN COETZEE
GoMetro
JADE BISHOP
Linum Labs AG
NTANGANEDZENI MUAMBADZI
MI&T
JOSH KADISH
Sourcefin (Pty) Ltd
RUSSEL LUCK
SwiftVEE
VAN ZYL BOTHA
Herotel Pty Ltd
DANILE MOHLAMME
Masbonisanenenisonke trading and projects 27 cc
DEON NOBREGA
Paymenow
KUTLWANO CHABA
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
VINCENT MAPOSA
Wetility
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Topco is a leading research and publishing company in South Africa that specialises in business-to-business content and events.
With over 20 years of experience, we evaluate 10 000 of the top companies annually through eight publications and 13 major events, recognising the most successful based on criteria such as empowerment, policies, growth, turnover and CSI. Our business-to-business focus area is unmatched by any other company in terms of experience and expertise.
Our unique approach ensures only qualified, eligible, and sustainable top performers are given the opportunity to participate in our publications and events. Our integrity is a fundamental part of Topco’s philosophy and is integral to our internal and external relationships and business practices. As the best in the business-to-business industry in South Africa, trust Topco for your business-to-business publishing, content creation, event production, and advertising needs. n