The ISACA Gaborone Chapter is excited to announce its Annual Conference 2026, a premier event uniting leading practitioners and executives in governance, risk, cybersecurity, audit and assurance. This year's theme, “Beyond Compliance: Driving Strategy, Trust and Sustainable Value in the Age of AI – From compliance function to strategic force.” explores how these functions can move beyond checking boxes to become strategic enablers of resilience, trust and long-term value.

When5 – 6 November 2026

WhereTravelodge, Gaborone

Earn18 CPE Hours

Gala DinnerFriday, 6 November

As Botswana accelerates progress toward the goals of Vision 2036, organisations must strengthen their capacity to govern, manage risk and maintain control in an increasingly digital and unpredictable world. The conference is a strategic platform for building digital resilience, from managing “security debt” and protecting critical systems to safeguarding data and governing AI with clear accountability. By sending your team, your organisation gains practical tools, expert insights and peer experiences that elevate GRC maturity, reduce vulnerabilities and align operations with national development priorities. Participation is an investment in organisational excellence and long-term sustainability.

Two days, one journey

Day 1 • Thursday, 5 November

Understand the Risk

Technology, Risk & Resilience

Practitioner-led sessions on the risks reshaping the digital enterprise, including cybersecurity, data and privacy, cloud and agile transformation, process automation and AI, with practical ways to respond.

Day 2 • Friday, 6 November

Govern the Risk & Create Value

Governance, Strategy & Trust

Executive-led sessions on turning governance, risk and assurance into strategic value, covering digital trust, AI accountability and board-level decision-making. The programme closes with lunch.

Friday, 6 November 2026 • Travelodge, Gaborone

Conference Gala Dinner

Beyond the Boardroom – Tailored for You

An evening of connection and celebration featuring the Chapter's Awards Presentation Ceremony. Dress code: Formal • Fashion Forward • Beyond the Boardroom. Gala dinner entry is included for conference delegates.

What you will take away

Practical actions to strengthen governance, cyber resilience and oversight within 30–90 days
Ways to identify and prioritise security debt before it threatens operations
Approaches to governing AI, cloud and third-party risk without slowing innovation
Stronger dialogue between audit, risk, cybersecurity, privacy and executive leadership

Who should attend

Board members & executivesCIOs, CTOs & CISOsIT & internal auditors CybersecurityRisk managementICT governanceCompliance & assurance Data protection & privacyInternal controlsOperational resilience

Hosted by

Conference hostISACA Gaborone ChapterAdvancing governance, risk, cybersecurity, audit and assurance practice in Botswana.

Host venueTravelodge, Gaborone5 – 6 November 2026, including the Conference Gala Dinner on Friday, 6 November.

General enquiriesenquiries@isaca.org.bw

Registration & paymentstreasurer@isaca.org.bw

Call+267 75926642

Speakers

Elvidge Mothibi

Sithembile Songo

Mainza S. Handongwe

Tony Muiyuro

Martin M. Kamethu

George Anderson

Tinotenda (Tino) Madamombe

Ruby Sechele

Mogale Sabone

Abel McErick

Unobona Linos

Oabona Phuthego

Wame G. Semele

Mboko Modie

Same Oitsile