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Call for papers

KEY DATES

Conference: 20 February 2025

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Submissions open: 1 October 2024
Submissions close: 29 November 2024

CALL FOR PAPERS – SUBMISSION

Presentation draft deadline: 24 January 2025
Presentation deadline: 7 February 2025

Who can submit

Anyone who is an expert in governance, risk and compliance, has practical knowledge to share about digitally transforming a business with the customer in mind, or has a product-independent case study to showcase. Please also read the guidelines below before submitting your proposal.

What should your submission look like:

  • Talk title
  • Short synopsis
  • Two to three takeaway benefits for delegates attending
  • Short bio of the presenter
  • Hi-res colour head-and-shoulders photo (min 300 DPI)

Please send your submission to Ntando Sibanda, ntando@itweb.co.za on or before 29 November 2024.

For our 2025 event, we are looking for presenters and panellists on the following topics:

Relevant IT laws and regulations Gaining and maintaining resilience after going digital Managing third party risk The governance of new technologies such as AI Data Residence and Sovereignty Implementing a practical and pragmatic approach suitable to your organisation Viewing GRC as a value driver and not a hindrance to innovation Advanced AI and Automation in Risk Management Establishing governance frameworks for emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT, and robotics. Addressing Risk Oversight in the Extended Enterprise Future Skills – what a GRC professional should start learning South African and International regulation on AI and GenAI

Guidelines:

Speakers are encouraged to focus on case studies and the practical application of the subject rather than theory.

Presentations should be content-rich and content should be up to date and relevant to the target audience. A breakdown of expected job titles and industry sectors can be provided on request.