ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance 2026 – Archer and partner dotnext confirm sponsorship

Archer and its South African information security partner dotnext have officially announced their sponsorship of the upcoming ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) 2026 conference, scheduled for 12 November at The Forum in Bryanston. The event's central theme revolves around the impact of AI, evolving regulations, cyber risk, digital sovereignty, and sustainability on enterprise governance.

Delegates attending the conference will gain insights into why traditional GRC approaches are insufficient in an era where AI systems increasingly influence decision-making and digital ecosystems extend beyond organizational boundaries.

Platinum sponsors Archer and dotnext have reaffirmed their support for the event, emphasizing the critical role of GRC across industries in both public and private sectors. South Africa boasts one of the most advanced GRC regimes on the continent, thanks to regulatory frameworks such as POPIA, FICA, King IV, and the oversight of institutions like the South African Reserve Bank, Prudential Authority, FSCA, and the Information Regulator.

These factors provide depth to the country's GRC landscape, which is primarily driven by financial sector regulations, data protection laws, and cyber and operational resilience initiatives.

However, Archer and dotnext acknowledge that SA is not immune to the effects of a shifting regulatory environment, particularly as organizations strive to enhance governance over AI. The companies concur that the rapidly changing regulatory landscape continues to impact various aspects of GRC, particularly in sectors like cross-border exposure, supply chains, data management, and cyber risk.

They hope that the ITWeb GRC 2026 conference will equip attendees with knowledge about the gaps in governance that have emerged due to these changes and how to measure and address them.

Debbie Visser, business development director at ITWeb Events, expressed her enthusiasm for the involvement of Archer and dotnext, stating that their participation adds substantial value to the conference. "Governance in AI and data-driven markets is absolutely critical. Organizations must strike a balance between their desire for innovation and revenue growth while proactively ensuring compliance to safeguard data and systems.

We are thrilled to have industry leaders like dotnext and Archer join us in this highly relevant event." For more information and registration details, visit ITWeb Governance, Risk and Compliance 2026.