Sandile Dube
Managing Director, Equinix South Africa
Interconnect, innovate, accelerate – Made in Johannesburg
Equinix ENGAGE Johannesburg 2026 brings strategy and execution together for organizations advancing their AI journey. Uniting customers, prospects and technology partners, the event delivers high-impact insights from leaders who are redefining what’s possible through interconnected digital infrastructure.
Hear from senior Equinix executives and trusted partners as they share practical perspectives on turning infrastructure into a true business multiplier. Designed to foster connection, learning and collaboration, ENGAGE Johannesburg is your opportunity to sharpen your strategy, grow your ecosystem and unlock new paths to AI-driven growth.
Featured Speakers
Nicolas Divin
Digital Business Strategy Lead, Equinix EMEA
Claudio Fassiotti
Enterprise Regional Business Lead, NVIDIA Africa
Prenesh Padayachee
Group Chief Technology & Operations Officer, Seacom
Zaheer Haniff
Regional Technology Executive for Security & Resilience Platforms, Dell Technologies
Michael Galvin
Sales Director, Equinix EMEA
Thomas Gould
Business Development Senior Manager, Equinix EMEA
Agenda
Join us for a packed agenda of inspiration, practical insights and high‑value networking.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration and breakfast |
| 09:30 | Welcome address by Sandile Dube, Equinix South Africa |
| 09:45 | Equinix Keynote: AI transformation starts with distributed infrastructure by Nicolas Divin, Equinix EMEA |
| 10:10 | AI Visionary Keynote: Building next-generation local AI factories by Claudio Fassiotti, NVIDIA |
| 10:30 | Enterprise end‑user & tech ecosystem panel: The new digital foundation for AI: private, connected, sovereign - lessons from enterprise & financial services leaders Moderator: Michael Galvin, Equinix EMEA Tech Panelists:
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| 11:00 | Networking and coffee break |
| 11:30 | Interactive roundtable with end-user peer group, supported by trusted advisors from Equinix and Tech partners.
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| 12:30 | Networking lunch |
| 13:45 | Event close |
Getting here
The Saxon Hotel
36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
Directions
The Saxon is located only 5 km (~3 mi) away from Sandton's city center and 10 km (~6.2 mi) away from the popular Rosebank Mall