Data Privacy and Protection Conference 2027 – Umbono Conference and Events

Sponsorship and Exhibition Spaces now available

From awareness to action

- shaping Africa's trusted digital future.

As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, organizations across the financial services, government, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and technology sectors face a new generation of privacy, security, and AI-related challenges. The Data Privacy & Protection Conference 2027 brings together regulators, business leaders, privacy professionals, cybersecurity experts, legal practitioners, and innovators to explore how Africa can build a trusted, resilient, and responsible digital future.

Building on the critical conversations of the 2026 conference, the 2027 edition will focus on the evolving intersection of data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital finance, cross-border data flows, and ethical innovation.

Delegates will engage with practical case studies, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and peer-to-peer discussions designed to move organisations beyond compliance toward a culture of digital trust and accountability.

Key themes will include:

Data Governance, Privacy Ethics, and PAIA

Navigating through Data Breaches

Navigating EdTech: Balancing Digital Innovation with Student Privacy

Third-party validations

Case study

Privacy hidden clause

…and many more

Held during International Data Privacy Week, the conference serves as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Join us on 27–28 January 2027 at the Indaba Hotel as we explore the future of privacy, trust, and innovation in an AI-driven world.

Confirmed Speakers

Craig Rosewarne
Managing Director
Wolfpack Information Risk

Zethu Lubisi
Conference Moderator

Samantha Walker Commercial Executive
LabourNet

Mandisa Freddy
Data Privacy Lead
Standard Bank (South Africa)

Thandoluhle Khumalo
Data Protection Manager (Global)
Robert Walters

Ntombhana Ntsanwisi Manager: Data Privacy & Protection
Standard Bank (South Africa)

Craig Rosewarne
Managing Director
Wolfpack Information Risk

Sanisha Packirisamy, Group Economist, Momentum Group

Solomon Hlomane
Head: Technology Delivery
Huawei Technologies

Nunudzai Mrewa
Cyber Security Lead
Compulink Systems (Zimbabwe)

Craig Rosewarne
Managing Director
Wolfpack Information Risk

Media Partners

Highlights from 2026

Sponsorship and Exhibition Spaces ow available

We understand that every organisation has unique needs and budgets, and we are happy to tailor a sponsorship package that aligns with your goals.

Take this opportunity to showcase your organisation, services, and expertise to key industry stakeholders.

For more information please contact us

View 2027 Agenda

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Alternatively, you can get in touch with us by sending us an email to umbono@umbonosa.co.za, or call our office at 070 337 0458

TOPICS WE WILL COVER INCLUDE

Regulators’ Perspective: Addressing Conduct Risk from a Regulatory Standpoint
Compliance heat map: What keeps CCOs up at night
Omni-CBR 101 – What FSPs should know
Navigating the cyber risk landscape: What challenges were faced in 2024, and what threats do we foresee for 2025?
Risk management – best practices in digital asset markets
Managing Non-Financial Risks to Build Organisational Resilience
Stringent & effective risk management practices around third-party risks