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CIO Africa authorBy Steve Mbego
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January 30, 2026
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As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces worldwide, business leaders and workforce experts are warning of a growing risk that rapid automation…
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YouTube Video VVVvRlpWYTFaMUpoRWV1TGdPc1VxM2NnLldtQ1ZwZnVCeU1J As digital transformation accelerates, the role of IT in business value creation is under renewed scrutiny. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, senior finance and technology leaders came together for a thought-provoking CFO Interactive Debate to address a critical question: Is IT still a cost centre—or a strategic growth driver?

In this engaging panel discussion, CFOs and CIOs examine:

The shifting perception of IT from expense to value enabler

Measuring ROI and business impact of technology investments

Aligning IT spend with revenue growth and strategic outcomes

The role of digital innovation in financial performance

Strengthening collaboration between finance and technology leadership

This session offers practical insights for CFOs, CIOs, and business executives seeking to bridge the gap between finance and IT while maximizing the value of technology investments.

📍 Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
🎯 Topic: IT Value, Financial Strategy, and Digital Transformation

Watch the full debate to hear how today’s leaders are redefining the business value of IT.

#CIO100 #CFOInteractiveDebate #ITValue #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #FinanceAndIT #BusinessStrategy #CIOLeadership
As digital transformation accelerates, the role of IT in business value creation is under renewed scrutiny. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, senior finance and technology leaders came together for a thought-provoking CFO Interactive Debate to address a critical question: Is IT still a cost centre—or a strategic growth driver?

In this engaging panel discussion, CFOs and CIOs examine:

The shifting perception of IT from expense to value enabler

Measuring ROI and business impact of technology investments

Aligning IT spend with revenue growth and strategic outcomes

The role of digital innovation in financial performance

Strengthening collaboration between finance and technology leadership

This session offers practical insights for CFOs, CIOs, and business executives seeking to bridge the gap between finance and IT while maximizing the value of technology investments.

📍 Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
🎯 Topic: IT Value, Financial Strategy, and Digital Transformation

Watch the full debate to hear how today’s leaders are redefining the business value of IT.

#CIO100 #CFOInteractiveDebate #ITValue #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #FinanceAndIT #BusinessStrategy #CIOLeadership
Technology is transforming agriculture, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across the value chain. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, Steve Maina, CEO of Central Highlands Tea, presents a compelling agriculture sector case study, sharing real-world insights from the tea industry.

In this session, Steve explores:

How digital transformation is reshaping modern agriculture

Leveraging technology to improve productivity and operational efficiency

The role of data, automation, and innovation in agribusiness

Addressing challenges such as sustainability, scalability, and climate impact

Lessons learned from applying technology in a large-scale agricultural enterprise

This case study offers valuable takeaways for CIOs, agribusiness leaders, policymakers, and technology professionals interested in the future of agriculture.

📍 Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
🎤 Speaker: Steve Maina, CEO – Central Highlands Tea
🎯 Focus: AgriTech, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Agriculture

Watch the full session to discover how technology is driving impact and growth in the agriculture sector.

#CIO100 #AgricultureCaseStudy #AgriTech #DigitalTransformation #CentralHighlandsTea #TechInAgriculture #Sustainability #CIOLeadership
Digital transformation is reshaping the education sector, from learning delivery to institutional management. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, Maurice Murimi, Director of ICT at the University of Embu, presents a compelling case study from the education sector, sharing real-world insights from a university’s digital transformation journey.

In this session, Maurice highlights:

How technology is enhancing teaching, learning, and administration

Key ICT strategies driving digital transformation in higher education

Challenges and lessons learned in implementing large-scale IT initiatives

The role of data, systems integration, and innovation in modern universities

Preparing educational institutions for a digital-first future

This case study offers valuable takeaways for CIOs, ICT leaders, policymakers, and education stakeholders seeking practical examples of technology-driven impact in the education sector.

📍 Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
🎤 Presenter: Maurice Murimi, Director ICT – University of Embu
🎯 Focus: Education Sector Digital Transformation

Watch the full session to learn how universities are leveraging technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and student success.

#CIO100 #EducationSector #DigitalTransformation #EdTech #HigherEducation #ICTLeadership #CaseStudy #CIOLeadership
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