Organisers of CIO & C-Suite Conference and Awards have said that the conference this year slated for Saturday, this week will focus on one of the Africa continent’s most pressing challenges: The Digital Tax Shift.
“Across Africa, regulatory transformation is accelerating. Platforms are live, and deadlines have arrived. Yet, implementing technology is only part of the journey. The real challenge lies in leading organizations through this shift while maintaining operations, safeguarding data, and building systems that truly work in African markets”, the organisers said.
Convened by industry leader and technology executive, Abiola Laseinde, the Conference and Awards , she have evolved into a powerful knowledge ecosystem where leaders, innovators, and policymakers converge to solve real business challenges and shape the future of digital governance on the continent.
Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head for Mastercard West Africa and a past award recipient, captures the event’s significance:“It’s an incredible feeling to be recognized on a platform that celebrates leadership and innovation. The Awards have become a powerful force, bringing together the top minds shaping Africa’s digital landscape. They recognize the people breaking barriers and keeping the engines of digital progress running. Being part of this recognition is truly fulfilling.”
The full-day conference will feature keynote sessions and panel discussions with leading voices in technology, policy, and enterprise innovation.
Oluwakayode Adigun, Chairman of The CIO & C-Suite Awards Team, notes in a the statement that “It’s inspiring to see executives from across Africa redefining what innovation looks like in complex environments. These Awards capture that spirit perfectly.”

