The countdown to the 16th edition of the CIO100 Awards and Symposium is on, with the prestigious event set to take place from November 20th to 22nd, 2024, at the luxurious Enashipai Resort & SPA. This year’s event has attracted an impressive lineup of over 20 sponsors, exhibitors, and partners, all uniting to celebrate and advance technology’s role in driving business innovation across Africa.
The event boasts a stellar group of sponsors, segmented into distinct tiers.
- 180 Degrees Sponsors: BUI, AWS, Freshworks, Westcon Comstor & NetApp, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) & Redington are leading this category.
- BUI’s General Manager for East & Southern Africa, Hasmukh Chudasama, will address critical themes in a panel discussion on “The Role of Data-Driven Innovation in Business Growth” on Day 1 and deliver a presentation on “The Future of Cybersecurity: The Role of AI & Automation” on Day 2.
- 45 Degrees Sponsors: This group includes Manage Engine, TBM, Africa Data Centres (ADC), SEACOM, Relational FS, Servercore, Cloudplexo, and Radware & IP River.
- Prominent speakers include ADC East Africa’s Managing Director, Dan Kwach, and Manage Engine’s Chief Technical Evangelist, Karthik Ananda Rao.
Exhibitors like DownToEarth Technologies (DTE), Incentro, ComputerPride, and Angani will offer attendees a chance to experience cutting-edge products and solutions. Meanwhile, partners such as Africa e-Development Resource Centre (AERC), Sarova Hotels, Johnnie Walker, and MOJO add value to the event’s networking and experience aspects. 
Speaking during a press conference at dx5’s offices in Tatu City, Andrew Karanja, Director at dx5, expressed gratitude to the event’s supporters.
“This event is not just a celebration; it’s a testament to the relentless spirit of innovation driving our continent,” Karanja remarked. “We are proud to recognize those at the forefront of integrating technology with business strategy, setting a benchmark for technological excellence in Africa.”
The CIO100 Awards’ grand finale is the coveted ‘CIO of the Year’ award. This accolade honors an individual who has successfully led transformative projects that align technology with organizational vision and strategy. Past winners include notable names like George Njuguna of Safaricom PLC, Jaine Mwai of Standard Chartered Bank, and Kenneth Ogwang’ of Diageo.
The CIO100 Symposium has become a beacon for Africa’s tech community, offering an unparalleled platform to share insights, showcase innovations, and forge partnerships. With this year’s robust lineup of speakers and sponsors, the event promises to deliver actionable lessons for IT leaders and drive forward Africa’s technological and business landscapes.
Stay tuned for updates from the 2024 CIO100 Awards and Symposium as innovation takes center stage!
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