Big Data and Business Analytics Conference, October 2026
This conference is ideal for professionals who want to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of data analytics.
Under the theme Driving Business Transformation Through Data: Innovation, Governance & Sustainable Analytics, this two-day conference convenes executives, data leaders, IT professionals, and domain experts to examine how big data and advanced analytics are reshaping Africa’s private sector. Designed for C-suite leaders, data and AI practitioners, governance professionals, and business decision-makers, the event explores how organisations can unlock competitive advantage by embedding analytics into core operations while balancing innovation with trust, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Through practical case studies and forward-looking discussions, attendees will gain clarity on how to build scalable, resilient data ecosystems that support growth, agility, and responsible data use.
Across both days, the agenda moves from modern data architectures and real-time analytics to governance, privacy, and AI-driven optimization. Topics include data mesh and hybrid cloud platforms, edge and streaming analytics, augmented analytics for citizen data science, and responsible data monetization, alongside deep dives into ESG reporting, risk, fraud, and ethical AI. Participants will leave with actionable insights on fostering a data-driven culture, monetizing data sustainably, and designing trusted analytics frameworks that enable smarter decisions, stronger governance, and long-term business value.
Who Should Attend:
1. C-Level executives (CIOs, CFOs, COOs)
2. Data scientists, analysts & AI practitioners
3. Business leaders & decision-makers
4. Heads of data infrastructure / IT
5. Risk, compliance & governance professionals
6. Marketing, operations & finance teams
7. Data engineers & data architects
Benefits of Attending:
1. Learn actionable strategies to embed analytics into business operations.
2. Discover cutting-edge tools, technologies & architecture (e.g. data mesh, edge analytics).
3. Network with peers, industry experts & data-driven business leaders.
4. Gain insights into future regulatory, ethical, and governance trends.
5. Understand how data can be monetized responsibly for new revenue streams.
6. Build capacity to foster a data-driven culture, while managing risk and innovation.
Time: 08:30 - 15:15
Venue: The Maslow hotel, Sandton, Sandton
Cost: ZAR 8999