2026 ISACA Harare Chapter Conference Synopsis
Theme: AI at the helm: Governing Cybersecurity, Privacy & Trust in the Digital Era
Artificial intelligence has officially transitioned from an emerging technology to the core infrastructure of modern enterprise. While AI offers unprecedented capabilities for automation, innovation, and defensive cybersecurity, it equally reshapes the global threat landscape, and this is a shift that we cannot ignore in Zimbabwe. As machine-speed execution and autonomous systems take the helm, the demand for proactive risk management, ethical deployment, and regulatory compliance has never been higher.
This flagship conference is designed for Cybersecurity leaders, IT auditors, governance and risk professionals, as well as privacy advocates, to tackle the complexities of AI-driven transformation head-on. Through expert-led keynotes, interactive panel discussions, and hands-on breakout workshops, attendees will explore how to establish resilient governance frameworks. The event will equip participants with the strategies required to harness AI's potential while safeguarding critical infrastructure, preserving data privacy, and maintaining organizational digital trust. Networking and interaction sessions will also stimulate relationships that endure and shape the future of the technology space.
Key Discussion Tracks & Focus Areas
AI Governance & Risk Management: Designing proportionate, enterprise-wide governance models to balance AI innovation with compliance and safety.
The New Threat Landscape: Understanding how threat actors weaponize AI and leveraging AI-powered security for offensive and defensive readiness.
Privacy by Design in the AI Era: Navigating shifting data protection regulations, model drift, and ethical handling of personal data.
Building Digital Trust: Best practices for audits, transparency, and building sustainable business value without compromising stakeholder confidence.
Regulatory landscape: Unpacking the Zimbabwe Cyber and Data Protection Act, National AI Policy and related Frameworks in safeguarding and protecting citizens and businesses
đź“Ť Venue: Kariba