Redefining South Africa’s Education Sector: Access, Intelligence, and Integration
Access, Intelligence, and Integration
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Digital transformation (DX) is progressing steadily across South Africa’s education sector. However, progress in DX does not automatically translate into bridging the broader education divide. Transformation initiatives often fall short of addressing systemic challenges such as equitable, ubiquitous access, infrastructure gaps, and inclusive learning experiences.
The focus is now shifting from isolated digital initiatives to enterprise-wide platform integration. IDC data shows that while 46.2% of education institutions in South Africa consider themselves “somewhat digital,” only 15.4% have reached digital-native maturity.
Education CIOs must therefore balance multiple priorities: transforming operational systems, improving user experience for faculty and students, and enabling education and research programs. At the same time, platform proliferation, multicloud adoption, IT/OT integration, and evolving security threats, including AI-driven risks, are increasing operational complexity.
This exclusive executive roundtable, hosted by MTN Business in association with IDC, will examine how institutions can bridge the education divide through unified platforms, multicloud integration, and AI-driven intelligence.
Attendees will hear from IDC, MTN Business, and leaders from South Africa’s education sector, while engaging directly with peers navigating similar transformation journeys.
What we’ll explore:
- Ensuring consistent performance, cost and control across IT and OT environments.
- Multicloud management, app modernization and data transformation
- Addressing emerging risks, including AI-driven security challenges
Agenda
Redefining South Africa’s Education Sector: Access, Intelligence, and Integration
One Day Event
Registration & Networking Coffee
Welcome Address
Jonathan Tullett
Associate Research Director, IDC
IDC Keynote: Beyond Transformation: Building Integrated Digital Platforms for the Future of Education
Jonathan Tullett
Associate Research Director, IDC
From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking Digital Infrastructure for Inclusive Education
Dr. Megan Vercueil
Head – Enterprise Mobility, South Africa, MTN Business
Roundtable Open Discussion
Networking Dinner
Speakers
Jonathan Tullett
Associate Research Director
IDC
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Jonathan Tullett
Jonathan Tullett is Associate Research Director for IT Services across Sub-Saharan Africa. His specialist areas include IT services, outsourcing, cloud computing, information security, and digital transformation.
Originally from the U.K. and currently based in Johannesburg, Jonathan has spent two decades working in technology and media across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In addition to consulting and research, he has worked in cybersecurity and application development.
Jonathan leads research and consulting projects across Sub-Saharan Africa as well as engagements in Europe and the Middle East, helping customers navigate emerging digital business opportunities, refine competitive go-to-market strategies, and gain insights into regional market performance.
Jonathan combines a deep understanding of both business and technology to deliver actionable insights for clients, who include global hyperscale cloud providers, regional telecom operators, local and global systems integrators, and managed service providers, as well as end-user organizations including financial services and government.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 5:05 pm
IDC Keynote: Beyond Transformation: Building Integrated Digital Platforms for the Future of Education
One Day Event 5:00 pm
Welcome Address
Dr. Megan Vercueil
Head – Enterprise Mobility, South Africa
MTN Business
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Dr. Megan Vercueil
Dr. Megan Vercueil is a technology and business leader with over 30 years of experience shaping innovation, strategy, and transformation in the global tech sector. Holding a Doctorate in Business Leadership, an MBA, and certification as a Board Director, she has led large-scale initiatives that bridge emerging technologies with real-world business impact. Known for a compelling, pragmatic approach to leadership, Megan brings deep insights into governance, strategy, and the evolving role of technology in driving growth.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 5:20 pm
From Connectivity to Capability: Rethinking Digital Infrastructure for Inclusive Education
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Venue
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Johannesburg Melrose Arch
New York Meeting Room
22 Whiteley Rd, Precinct, Johannesburg