
Saicta Digital Dawn
SAICTA’s Quarterly Event For:
Advancing Inclusive and Empowering ICT Development
Digital Dawn is one of many great benefits of joining SAICTA and making a difference in the local ICT community. It is also a perfect opportunity to hone your ICT skills and knowledge in a way that aligns with the latest insights and trends in ICT development, and its pivotal role in the local economy.
ICT Collaboration
This platform facilitates engagement and collaboration among ICT professionals and businesses. Presented as a breakfast seminar, Digital Dawn stimulates discussion advancing ICT development, based on the insights of expert speakers within the South African ICT industry.
ICT Networking
By providing expert input, this event is the perfect networking opportunity for peers and professionals within the local ICT field.

30 July 2024
SAICTA’s July Digital Dawn event showcased the power of ICT collaboration, spotlighting critical cybersecurity issues that have tremendous consequences for both the ICT and business sectors. Setting the stage for this discussion was our host partner, Nedbank; and collaborator, FIT.
The event underscored cybersecurity as an existential risk, emphasising that cross-sectoral digital transformation requires solid security foundations. Discussions highlighted the importance of awareness, education, and compliance beyond regulations. Generative AI and third-party usage were identified as major threats, necessitating tailored threat profiles. The need for collaboration between private sectors and government agencies was stressed to fast-track the adoption of new technologies, manage vulnerabilities, and enhance security.


24 April 2024
24 January 2024
SAICTA’s collaborative mission took off with vigour at its inaugural Digital Dawn event on 24 January 2024. The event showcased its potential to foster meaningful dialogue between the ICT industry and higher education. Guest speaker, Robert Kendall, delivered an insightful presentation on the power of AI-powered data analytics in driving business growth and transformation, and the needed skills provided by higher education.
SAICTA's Quarterly Event For:
Advancing Inclusive and Empowering ICT Development
Digital Dawn is one of many great benefits of joining SAICTA and making a difference in the local ICT community. It is also a perfect opportunity to hone your ICT skills and knowledge in a way that aligns with the latest insights and trends in ICT development, and its pivotal role in the local economy.
ICT Collaboration
This platform facilitates engagement and collaboration among ICT professionals and businesses. Presented as a breakfast seminar, Digital Dawn stimulates discussion advancing ICT development, based on the insights of expert speakers within the South African ICT industry.
ICT Networking
By providing expert input, this event is the perfect networking opportunity for peers and professionals within the local ICT field.
Past events
30 July 2024
SAICTA’s July Digital Dawn event showcased the power of ICT collaboration, spotlighting critical cybersecurity issues that have tremendous consequences for both the ICT and business sectors. Setting the stage for this discussion was our host partner, Nedbank; and collaborator, FIT.
The event underscored cybersecurity as an existential risk, emphasising that cross-sectoral digital transformation requires solid security foundations. Discussions highlighted the importance of awareness, education, and compliance beyond regulations. Generative AI and third-party usage were identified as major threats, necessitating tailored threat profiles. The need for collaboration between private sectors and government agencies was stressed to fast-track the adoption of new technologies, manage vulnerabilities, and enhance security.

