Mpedi Kumalo is a technology leader with extensive experience in infrastructure, data governance, and network services. As General Manager: Technology Services, she oversees the reliability, security, and performance of core technology environments that support organisational operations and digital growth.

Her work focuses on strengthening foundational technology capabilities while addressing emerging risks linked to shadow IT and shadow AI. Ms Kumalo brings a practical perspective on how organisations can maintain control and visibility over their technology landscape while balancing user-driven innovation with data protection, network and infrastructure security.

In conversations on AI and digital transformation, she offers insight into the critical role of infrastructure and data governance in enabling responsible adoption, highlighting the importance of establishing secure architectures in increasingly complex technology environments.

Sue Lose is an experienced ICT professional with experience in governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity across multiple industries. In her current capacity, she is responsible for ICT strategy, governance frameworks, and key digital initiatives, including the responsible adoption of emerging technologies such as AI.

Her portfolio focuses on balancing innovation with strong governance, ethical practice, and effective risk management. In the context of AI, Ms Lose brings a practical, governance-led perspective on how organisations can adopt AI responsibly ensuring appropriate oversight, managing risk, and aligning initiatives with regulatory and strategic priorities.

She offers clear, actionable insights on building secure, sustainable, and well-governed digital environments, with an emphasis on clear and comprehensive policies, and proactive risk management practices.