Limpopo Provincial Government — Republic of South Africa
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THE 1ST LIMPOPO

PUBLIC SECTOR
4IR, ICT & AI
SUMMIT 2026

Advancing Limpopo's Digital Future:
Public Sector Leadership in Innovation
and Economic Growth

1–2 SEPTEMBER 2026Hackathon · Innovation Challenge · Co-Design SESHEGO DIGITAL HUBSeshego, Limpopo
3–4 SEPTEMBER 2026Main Public Sector 4IR, ICT & AI Summit THE RANCH RESORTPolokwane, Limpopo
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Limpopo 4IR ICT and AI Summit
LIMPOPO
DIGITAL FUTURE
World-Class SpeakersGlobal and local leaders sharing insights on 4IR, ICT and AI.Explore speakers → Co-design & InnovationCollaborate on real-world challenges shaping Limpopo's future.Join the challenge → Immersive Virtual StagesJoin live sessions, engage in Q&A and access on-demand content.Enter virtual summit → High-Impact NetworkingConnect, meet and build partnerships that drive meaningful change.Visit networking hub → Digital TransformationDriving commitments for a smart, inclusive and prosperous province.View commitments →

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

A four-day journey from innovation to implementation.

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Setting the Scene: Co-Designing Limpopo’s Digital Future 01 Sep
13:00 – 13:20
SETTING THE SCENE: CO-DESIGNING LIMPOPO’S DIGITAL FUTURE DDG: IDS /NEMISA/SITA Day 0 · Pre-Summit Innovation Challenge
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CPSI Keynote: Outcomes from the Public Sector Innovation Summit and Developers’ Convention (DevCon) 01 Sep
13:20 - 13:40
CPSI KEYNOTE: OUTCOMES FROM THE PUBLIC SECTOR INNOVATION SUMMIT AND DEVELOPERS’ CONVENTION (DEVCON) CPSI Day 0 · Pre-Summit Innovation Challenge
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Challenge Declaration 01 Sep
14:10 - 14:15
CHALLENGE DECLARATION PGITO Day 0 · Pre-Summit Innovation Challenge
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Challenge Showdown 02 Sep
10:00 - 11:15
CHALLENGE SHOWDOWN PGITO Day 1 · Provincial Co-Design Convention
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Solution Showcase: Government, Universities, SITA and Technology Partners 02 Sep
11:30 – 13:00
SOLUTION SHOWCASE: GOVERNMENT, UNIVERSITIES, SITA AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS All Day 1 · Provincial Co-Design Convention
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Panel Discussion: How Can Research and Innovation Accelerate Digital Transformation? 02 Sep
13:45 – 14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: HOW CAN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACCELERATE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? Universities and TVET Colleges Huawei AWS SITA Day 1 · Provincial Co-Design Convention
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Setting the tone for the Provincial ICT, 4IR & AI Summit 03 Sep
09:40– 10:00
SETTING THE TONE FOR THE PROVINCIAL ICT, 4IR & AI SUMMIT DG: Mr NS Nchabeleng Summit · 4IR, ICT & AI
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Opening Address by the Honourable Premier 03 Sep
10:00 – 10:45
OPENING ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE PREMIER Dr Phophi Ramathuba Summit · 4IR, ICT & AI
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Keynote speaker: 03 Sep
11:15 – 12:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mr Kabelo Makwane (Google Africa) Summit · 4IR, ICT & AI
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South Africa’s roadmap for the digital transformation of government: Implications for rural provinces 03 Sep
12:00 – 12:20
SOUTH AFRICA’S ROADMAP FOR THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF GOVERNMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR RURAL PROVINCES The Presidency/ DCDT Summit · 4IR, ICT & AI
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Building the Integrated Data Management and Geospatial Decision Support System for Limpopo Province (15min) 03 Sep
13:45 – 16:30
BUILDING THE INTEGRATED DATA MANAGEMENT AND GEOSPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR LIMPOPO PROVINCE (15MIN) Ms Nomsa Y Sekwaila Data-driven public service and Artificial Intelligence [DCDT]
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Building appropriate public sector capacity for digital transformation [Digital Competency Framework] (15min) 03 Sep
13:45 – 16:30
BUILDING APPROPRIATE PUBLIC SECTOR CAPACITY FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION [DIGITAL COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK] (15MIN) Mr Joel Seabi Digital Services [DPSA]
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Use of ICTs for economic growth (15min) 03 Sep
13:45 – 16:30
USE OF ICTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH (15MIN) Dr M Rathumbu Digitalisation of Limpopo Economy [LCX CEO]
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Cybersecurity and data privacy in the era of AI: Considerations for a rural province (15min) 03 Sep
13:45 – 16:30
CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY IN THE ERA OF AI: CONSIDERATIONS FOR A RURAL PROVINCE (15MIN) Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi ICT Governance & Cybersecurity [???]
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Managing the risk of digital adoption (15min) 03 Sep
13:45 – 16:30
MANAGING THE RISK OF DIGITAL ADOPTION (15MIN) TBC/ Takalani Netshitenzhe ICT Governance & Cybersecurity [???]
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Panel Discussion: Building a digital economy in Limpopo Regulatory environment – ICASA Skilling the community - NEMISA/ MICTSETA Building and owning the data, knowledge and innovation – NIPMO SAConnect 04 Sep
09:05 – 10:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: BUILDING A DIGITAL ECONOMY IN LIMPOPO REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT – ICASA SKILLING THE COMMUNITY - NEMISA/ MICTSETA BUILDING AND OWNING THE DATA, KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION – NIPMO SACONNECT [ ] Closing · Digital Economy, Partnerships & Closure
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Showing highlights from the official draft programme, 1–4 September 2026. Explore complete schedule →

IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL STAGES

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Virtual summit main stage ▶
MAIN STAGELive & Interactive
ROUND TABLESDeep-dive discussions
INNOVATION STAGEPitch. Inspire. Impact.
CO-DESIGN STAGECollaborate & Co-Create

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Visionaries leading the digital future.

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Dr Phophi Ramathuba Honourable Premier · Limpopo Provincial Government Opening Address by the Honourable Premier
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Mr Kabelo Makwane Keynote speaker · Google Africa Keynote speaker · 3 September 2026
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Mr NS Nchabeleng DG Setting the tone for the Provincial ICT, 4IR & AI Summit
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Prof Stella Bvuma Thought Leadership Presenter · UJ Accelerating Limpopo's transition towards a digitally enabled government, economy and society.
“This Summit is not just an event — it is a movement to build a digitally enabled, innovative and economically competitive Limpopo.”

NETWORKING HUB

Connect. Collaborate. Create impact.

Networking hub
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  • Join topic-based discussions
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CO-DESIGN · INNOVATION

LIMPOPO CO-DESIGN

From real provincial challenges to practical, implementable solutions.

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Delegate Co-Design Access → Official challenge registration ↗
Limpopo Co-Design Briefings · Workshops · Pitches · Solution Showcases
1Challenge
2Collaborate
3Prototype
4Showcase
5Implement
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

MEDIA & RESOURCES

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SUMMIT VENUES · 1–4 SEPTEMBER 2026

Two venues. One connected provincial innovation journey.

The Summit programme moves from the innovation and hackathon environment in Seshego to the main 4IR, ICT & AI Summit programme at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane.

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01–02 SEPTEMBER
2026
PRE-SUMMIT INNOVATION · HACKATHON · CO-DESIGN

Seshego Digital Hub

Seshego, Limpopo

  • Pre-Summit Innovation Challenge
  • Hackathon and collaborative solution development
  • Provincial Co-Design Convention and innovation activities
03–04 SEPTEMBER
2026
MAIN PUBLIC SECTOR 4IR, ICT & AI SUMMIT

The Ranch Resort

Polokwane, Limpopo

  • Main Summit plenaries and keynote programme
  • Thematic roundtables, exhibition and networking
  • Gala programme, digital-economy sessions and official closure
Delegate planning note: Please check your registration or invitation email for the venue applicable to your programme day. Approved physical delegates should also retain their secure QR entry pass for onsite accreditation and check-in.