The Global CIO Forum South Africa successfully marked a high-impact industry engagement in association with the Chartered CIO Council, held on 11 June 2026 at the Montecasino Ballroom, Johannesburg.
The event brought together some of South Africa’s most influential CIOs, technology executives, and digital leaders to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and collectively shape the future of technology leadership in the region.
A key highlight of the engagement was the strong presence of the Global CIO Forum South Africa leadership team, which included Abdul Kader Baba, Darryl Dennis, Henny Schlebusch, Jenny Mohanlal, John Bosco Arends, and Professor Pette, reflecting the Forum’s unified commitment to advancing technology leadership and innovation across South Africa.
They shared the Forum’s vision, strategic objectives, and roadmap focused on empowering the next generation of technology leaders and strengthening the CIO community across the country.
Throughout the conference, discussions reflected strong engagement and meaningful dialogue among industry stakeholders, reinforcing the growing importance of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in driving digital transformation across the region. The conversations highlighted the need for stronger leadership ecosystems that can effectively guide organizations through an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Venkatesh Mahadevan, Global President, Global CIO Forum, stated:
“The future of leadership will not be built by technology alone; it will be built by communities that learn together, grow together, and lead together. At the Global CIO Forum, we believe sustainable transformation rests on four interconnected pillars – Knowledge, Health, Human, and Community.
Across every region we engage with, one truth continues to emerge: sustainable transformation is never built by technology alone. We believe that when leaders invest not only in innovation, but also in people, wellbeing, shared learning, and collective purpose, they create organizations that are resilient, relevant, and ready for the future.
The energy, engagement, and spirit of collaboration demonstrated by the South African technology leadership community reaffirm a powerful reality: the future of digital leadership will not be defined by individual success, but by the strength of the ecosystems we build together. This is where ideas become action, networks become partnerships, and conversations become catalysts for meaningful transformation.
Our mission is to nurture a global movement of technology leaders who do not simply transform businesses, but create lasting impact for people, organizations, and society.”
The Global CIO Forum South Africa’s participation at the ITWeb Chartered CIO Council Conference further reinforced its commitment to advancing technology leadership and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, professional development, and strategic collaboration.
During the session, Abdul Kader Baba and Henny Schlebusch outlined the Forum’s strategic roadmap, emphasizing its focus on building a world-class community of technology leaders dedicated to collaboration, mentorship, leadership development, and innovation.
The strong engagement and positive feedback received throughout the event reaffirmed the importance of creating connected leadership ecosystems that empower CIOs and technology professionals to drive sustainable transformation within their organizations and across the broader economy.
The Global CIO Forum South Africa extended its sincere appreciation to the ITWeb and Chartered CIO Council teams for hosting an outstanding event at the Monti Casino Ballroom, Johannesburg, and for creating a powerful platform for dialogue, networking, and industry collaboration.
The discussions, insights, and relationships formed during the conference further reinforced a shared belief that the future of technology leadership will be defined by collaboration, shared learning, and collective purpose.
The Global CIO Forum South Africa looks forward to deepening its partnership with the Chartered CIO Council and continuing to work alongside technology leaders across the country to create meaningful impact for the profession, organizations, and the broader economy.
Together, the organizations are not only driving digital transformation – but shaping the future of technology leadership in South Africa.
