20th Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference

The Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), is delighted to announce the 20th Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference which the Centre will host on behalf of the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.

Date : 20 - 21 August
Venue : Limpopo, Bela Bela Forever Resort

About the conference

The CPSI shares in the serious concern about the many profound challenges that public officials face in their work and the enormous struggle they endure to successfully meet citizens’ needs regardless. Similarly, the Centre strongly reaffirms the enormous proven potential in innovation to transform and modernise government processes and systems, for enhanced effortless performance on one hand and subsequent citizens convenience on the other.

Innovation is a true game changer and catalyst in achieving the three key priorities of the 2024-2029 Medium-Term Development Plan, namely:

  • • Drive inclusive growth and job creation;
  • • Reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living, and
  • • Building a capable, developmental and ethical state.

Against this backdrop, the 2026 Public Sector Innovation Conference aims to achieve the following:

  • • Assert the transformative and catalytic value of innovation in achieving social development;
  • • Encourage cross-sectorial interrogation of systemic challenges which prevent the existence of an ideal innovation environment in the public sector;
  • • Provide a suitable platform for cross-sectorial knowledge sharing and collaborative learning;
  • • Showcase award-winning projects as well as ground-breaking technologies and solutions which have improved service delivery through innovation

It is thus crucial that an innovative landscape for digital government is created. Digitalising various government services and information creates a digital government and an inclusive digital society where all citizens, regardless of location, age or disability can benefit from the opportunities offered by innovation to improve their quality of life. It is for this reason that government, led by the Presidency is now driving the Digital Transformation Roadmap for the Public Sector.

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  1. Address by Office of the Premier of Limpopo
    By: MEC Hon Kgabo Mahoai
  2. Keynote Address - Innovation - a game changer
    By: Hon Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi Minister for the Public Sector Service and Administration
  3. Data/Information Lifecycle Management for effective digital innovation
    By: Ms. Otshepheng Mabuse, CSIR
  4. Visionary Leadership enabling a culture of innovation
    By: Dr. Ipeleng Nku, (Acting) CEO, Edenvale Hospital
  5. SmartGov Boxfusion
    By: Mr. Julius Segole, Chief Growth and Strategy
  6. The Next Gen AI Ready Full-Stack Data
    By: Mr. Lu Peng, CEO
  7. Leveraging Data and AI to Solve Stubborn, Systematic Development Challenges
    By: Ms. Tsotso Sehoole, Chairperson, GITOC
  8. People-centric Innovation: Multidisciplinary Healthcare Deliveer Model
    By: Ms. Thando Nyembe, Bertha Gxowa Hospital,Clinical Support & Therapeutic Services
  9. Expansion of Clubfoot Services
    By: Ms. Josslyn De Knock, Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital