BIC 0004: AFRICAN BOARD TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT: CYBERSECURITY & AI AWARENESS FOR THE BOARD
As technology continues to transform organizational operations and governance, boards must be equipped to oversee emerging digital risks and opportunities effectively. This program equips Board Members, Chief Executive Officers, Senior Executives, Governance Professionals, Audit and Risk Committee Members, and Organizational Leaders with practical knowledge and skills to strengthen cybersecurity oversight, understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) implications, and enhance technology governance in an increasingly digital environment.
Core Objectives:
Board-Level Cybersecurity Oversight: Learn strategies to oversee cybersecurity risks, strengthen organizational resilience, and support effective governance of information security frameworks.
AI Awareness & Strategic Governance: Acquire insights into Artificial Intelligence concepts, opportunities, risks, and governance considerations to support informed board-level decision-making.
Technology Risk Management & Compliance: Develop approaches to identify, assess, and monitor technology-related risks while ensuring alignment with regulatory, governance, and organizational requirements.
Digital Leadership & Organizational Resilience: Apply techniques to provide strategic oversight of digital transformation initiatives, strengthen technology governance, and promote sustainable organizational performance in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Participants will gain actionable expertise to enhance board-level technology governance, strengthen cybersecurity awareness, improve oversight of AI-related opportunities and risks, and support resilient, future-ready organizational leadership.
