All Set For The CSZ 2026 Annual Summit

Preparations are complete for the highly anticipated Computer Society of Zimbabwe (CSZ) 2026 Annual Summit, taking place from 18 to 22 November 2026 at the prestigious Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls.

Running under the theme “From ambition to impact – Building Zimbabwe’s Intelligent, Secure and Trusted Digital Economy,” the premier gathering serves as a high-value platform focused on driving practical implementation.

The conference will bridge the gap between policy frameworks, tech ambition, and technology promises, translating them into strategic partnerships and measurable impact across the national economy.

The summit brings together key stakeholders from Government, Regulators, Business Leaders, Practitioners, Academia, Innovators, and Solution Providers in a single purposeful forum to actively shape Zimbabwe’s digital future.

Attendees will engage in five core inter-dependent streams:

• AI + Compute

• Cybersecurity

• Fintech

• Data Protection

• Digital Experiences

All five streams are anchored by foundational pillars, including Policy, Investment, Skills Development, Local Capability, Digital Inclusion, and Responsible Innovation. The structured agenda offers an exceptional information-sharing opportunity designed to foster knowledge exchange and actionable insights.

A distinguished lineup of keynote speakers and industry leaders will headline the event:

• Hon. Tatenda A. Mavetera — Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services

• Freddy Ndhlovu — President, Computer Society of Zimbabwe

• Kudzai P. Zisengwe — Summit Convenor and Harare Chapter Chair (CSZ)

• Prof. Eng. Talon Garikayi — Deputy Vice Chancellor, Africa University

• Dr. Michael Chauruka — Head of Strategy, Business Development and Project, Zimswitch

• Pieter Nel — Regional Head (SADC), Sophos

• Veliswa Boya — Senior Developer Advocate, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Delegates attending the summit will also earn 12 CPD Points. Powered by leading technology partners including Sophos, AFINET, First Mutual, and ICDL, the summit is set to deliver a transformative agenda for Zimbabwe’s tech landscape.

Seats can be reserved online at bit.ly/cszsummit26.