Creating Smarter, Efficient and Connected Campuses

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Overview

As educational institutions evolve in the digital age, the role of IT leaders is more critical than ever in shaping smart, agile, and future-ready learning environments. Empowering Educators for Smarter Teaching is an Exclusive Invite-only Roundtable designed for CIOs, Heads of IT, and EdTech decision-makers to explore how technology can transform teaching and learning at scale. This session will delve into strategic frameworks for implementing AI-driven tools, learning management systems, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure that support personalized instruction and streamline administrative processes.

Participants will gain insights into building resilient digital ecosystems, managing cybersecurity in education, and enabling seamless integration of emerging technologies into daily teaching workflows. Through case studies, expert discussions, the roundtable will also highlight the importance of cross-departmental collaboration between IT and academic teams to foster teacher confidence and innovation in the classroom.

This is more than a conversation about tools—it’s about shaping a digital vision for education that empowers teachers and engages students. Join us to understand how IT can lead the way in creating scalable, inclusive, and effective learning environments that meet the demands of modern education. Equip your institution to not just adopt technology, but to teach smarter with it.

Agenda

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Wednesday September 10, 2025
8:00

Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:30

Welcome Address
9:35

Navigating the Digital Frontier: High-Quality, Secure, and Affordable Learning Solutions for South Africa
9:50

Empowering Educators for Smarter Teaching
10:10

Open Discussion
10:50

Summary & Key Takeaways
11:00

Tea/Coffee and Networking

Speakers

Mark Walker

Vice President, Data & Analytics (META), IDC

Brendon Naidoo

Relationship Lead - Education, Lenovo Southern Africa

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Venue

Claudia 2, The Leonardo, Sandton, South Africa

75 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2146, South Africa

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Navir Pragraj

Conference Assistant

IDG

IT executives worldwide rely on IDG’s technology events to discover new ideas, trends, and solutions. Leveraging 60 years of IDC’s market intelligence and Foundry’s media brands (CIO, CSO, Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World, ARN, Reseller News, ChannelPartner, Channel Asia, ITWorld), these events offer powerful learning and networking experiences.

Held in more than 30 countries, they foster networking, collaboration, engagement, and knowledge sharing among industry leaders and professionals. Each event is meticulously curated to provide valuable insights and meaningful connections through analysts and editor-led content, global perspectives, case studies presented by the world’s leading tech companies and a range of interactive formats including expert panels, live demos, roundtables, 1:1 meetings and workshops.

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