Masterclasses
Masterclasses are built for deeper discussion, practical learning and real-world application. With a maximum of 30 attendees per session, you’ll have the space to ask questions, share challenges and get closer to the detail.
Explore AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity and data centres in more depth, work through the decisions that matter and leave with ideas, frameworks and strategies you can put into action.
What to expect
60 minutes of focused learning
1–3 industry experts leading each session
Maximum 30 attendees for a more interactive experience
Dedicated Masterclass Studio on the expo floor
Practical takeaways you can put to work
Masterclasses can be booked through the Africa Tech Festival event app (when it opens in October).
Don't wait. Limited capacity means these masterclasses fill quickly!
Artificial Intelligence
For many organisations, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to move from experimentation into reliable, scalable deployment. These masterclasses explore the systems, products, governance and architecture required to embed AI across the enterprise, while managing risk, protecting customer trust and identifying where AI can deliver genuine business value.
Masterclass Topics Include:
- Enterprise AI Transition: De-risking the move from legacy systems to AI-enabled services while maintaining uptime, reliability and customer experience
- AI Assistants and Products: Designing and implementing AI assistants, chatbots and customer-facing AI products
- Responsible AI Strategy: Balancing data monetisation, customer consent, regulatory requirements and trust
- AI-Native Software: Re-architecting applications and software environments to support AI-driven services at scale
Key Takeaways for you and your business:
- AI Readiness and prioritising opportunities based on business value, ROI and risk
- Phased AI Deployment to reduce downtime and operational disruption
- Responsible AI Governance
- Identify compliant opportunities to create value from data without compromising customer confidence
- Prepare software and applications to support more scalable, resilient and intelligent services
Who is this for?
CIOs, CTOs, Chief Data and AI Officers, technology and digital transformation leaders, enterprise and software architects, AI and data teams, product leaders, customer experience professionals, governance and risk leaders, and business leaders responsible for deploying and scaling AI across the enterprise.
Digital Transformation
Modernising enterprise technology is no longer just about moving to the cloud. Organisations are balancing legacy systems, automation, customer expectations, regulatory requirements and the pressure to deliver measurable value from technology investment. These masterclasses explore how businesses can make those decisions more effectively, from hybrid infrastructure and automation to digital customer experience and local cloud compliance.
Masterclass Topics Include:
- Hybrid Infrastructure: Safely managing workloads across on premise and public cloud environments
- Enterprise Automation: Implementing automation within highly regulated sectors
- Digital Customer Experience: Using AI, automation and connected data to create more personalised and seamless customer journeys
- Local Cloud and Compliance: Building local cloud storage strategies that meet data residency and regulatory requirements
Key Takeaways for you and your business:
- Infrastructure Strategy & cost Optimisation
- Legacy Modernisation
- Using data, AI and automation to improve personalisation, engagement and retention
- Align cloud and data strategies with local regulatory requirements
Who is this for?
CIOs, CTOs and technology leaders, digital transformation professionals, enterprise and cloud architects, infrastructure and operations leaders, customer experience teams, automation specialists, and governance, risk and compliance professionals responsible for delivering enterprise transformation.
Cybersecurity
As cloud, AI and connected systems become more deeply embedded across the enterprise, the security perimeter is becoming harder to define and protect. These masterclasses explore how organisations can secure sensitive data, meet sovereignty and compliance requirements, strengthen cloud environments and use AI and automation to respond to an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
Masterclass Topics Include:
- Secure Cloud and AI Readiness: Preparing cloud environments for AI while meeting data residency, sovereignty and compliance requirements
- Data Protection: Identifying, redacting and safeguarding sensitive information before it is used within AI systems
- Sovereign Cloud Readiness: Assessing whether current cloud environments align with regional legal and regulatory requirements
- AI-Powered Cyber Defence: Using AI, automation and machine learning to detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats
- Behavioural Threat Detection: Applying behavioural analytics to identify suspicious activity, phishing attempts and compromised users
- Automated Threat Response: Deploying AI agents and secure API controls to protect systems and respond to persistent threats
Key Takeaways for you and your business:
- Data Sovereignty
- Cloud Security Readiness
- Sensitive Data Protection
- AI-Driven Defence
- API, Data Security, and Threat Detection
Who is this for?
CISOs, CIOs and CTOs, cybersecurity and information security leaders, cloud and infrastructure professionals, security architects and engineers, data and AI leaders, governance, risk and compliance teams, and technology leaders responsible for securing cloud, data and AI environments.
Startups
Startups are rapidly expanding into new and diverse industries across the continent, from finance and logistics to energy and climate. These masterclasses provide founders with actionable learnings on how to secure funding opportunities, harness modern technologies and tailor services to target enterprise customers to scale up their businesses.
Masterclass Topics Include:
- Harnessing Modern Technology: Utilising AI, cloud and automated systems to streamline operations within the startup
- Securing Enterprise Customers: Tailoring your business’ story to high-priority enterprise customer needs
Key takeaways for you and your business:
- Optimise AI, cloud and automation to save costs
- Develop enterprise-specific value propositions
- Modernise your business to secure funding
- Diversify your startup’s reach across different industries
Who is this for?
Founders, startup leaders and commercial teams looking to scale their technology, strengthen their proposition and build long-term enterprise relationships.
