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The Road to the Indaba: Lerato Ditshego on connecting people, ideas and Africa’s automation future

March 2026 News

While high-calibre speakers and compelling content form the backbone of any great conference, the role of a strong master of ceremonies is often what determines whether an event truly comes alive. In this edition of The Road to the Indaba, the spotlight turns to Lerato Ditshego, the master of ceremonies for the Africa Automation Indaba 2026, whose role will be central to shaping the tone, flow and impact of the two-day programme.


Lerato Ditshego.

Ditshego is a respected leadership strategist, entrepreneur and communicator, known for her ability to engage diverse audiences and facilitate meaningful dialogue. As CEO of Ditshego Media and co-founder of Leadership 365, she brings a deep understanding of leadership, organisational culture and human development, an essential complement to a programme focused on automation, technology and industrial transformation. Her experience hosting high-level business and leadership events across Africa ensures professionalism, clarity and energy throughout the Indaba.

At the Africa Automation Indaba 2026, Ditshego’s role goes far beyond timekeeping and introductions. She will act as a connector, linking speakers, themes and delegate insights across sessions, and ensuring that complex topics such as digitalisation, ethics, skills development and future industrial scenarios remain accessible and engaging. Her facilitation style encourages interaction, thoughtful questioning and active audience participation, reinforcing the Indaba’s commitment to dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Lerato’s presence adds a critical human dimension to the event. As automation reshapes the way people work, learn and lead, her expertise in communication and leadership ensures that discussions remain people-centred and inclusive. Through her guidance, delegates will not only absorb insights from Africa’s leading automation thinkers, but also reflect on how these ideas translate into leadership, culture and real organisational change.

As The Road to the Indaba continues, Ditshego’s role underscores an important truth: the future of automation in Africa will be shaped not only by technology, but by how effectively people are brought into the conversation. Her stewardship of the programme ensures that the Africa Automation Indaba will not just be informative, it will be engaging, connected and impactful.

Seats are limited – secure your place at Africa Automation Indaba 2026

Africa Automation Indaba brings together senior industry leaders, policymakers, investors and technology innovators shaping the future of automation across the continent. With a highly curated programme and limited capacity, delegate seats are strictly limited.

At R6500 excl. VAT, your registration gives you access to two days of executive-level insights, strategic networking and future-focused industry dialogue in a premium environment. Demand is already strong and seats are allocated on a first-come basis. Once capacity is reached, registrations will close.

Don’t delay, secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s industrial future.

Click here to register.

For more information contact Hanli Goncalves, RX Africa, +27 82 601 4339, [email protected], www.rxglobal.com




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