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As we gather for GovTech 2026, we do so at a defining moment, one that demands not only reflection on how far we have come, but deliberate action on where we must go.<\/p><p>In my first year as Managing Director of SITA, I am deeply encouraged by the momentum building across government and industry. The question before us is no longer whether to.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"sc_button\" ><a href=\"\/?page_id=1537\"  \n    \tdata-bg=\"#0D2A2F\" data-bg_hover=\"#C9A84C\" data-border_color=\"#0D2A2F\" data-border_color_hover=\"#C9A84C\"\n    \tdata-text_color = \"#f9f9f9\" data-text_color_hover = \"#ffffff\" target=\"_parent\" style=\"background-color: #0D2A2F; color: #f9f9f9; border-radius:4px; margin: 32px 0px 11px 0px;  border-color: #0D2A2F; \"\n    \tclass=\" \" >READ MORE\n    \t<i class=\"fa fa-arrow-circle-o-right\"><\/i>\n    \t<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; el_class=&#8221;spe_about_bg&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781096911150{padding-top: 100px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1972&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;md-cover&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449478409522{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n    <div>\n      <div  class=\"owl-carousel events_bgslide  \" data-loop=\"true\" data-auto_slider=\"true\" data-duration=\"3000\" data-navigation=\"true\">\n      <div class=\"bgslide_item \"><div class=\"bg\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.govtech.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2025_1-scaled.jpg) no-repeat\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bgslide_item \"><div class=\"bg\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.govtech.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7620-2-scaled.jpg) no-repeat\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n    [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781099025601{margin-top: 94px !important;padding-bottom: 174px !important;padding-left: 82px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;fixpadding_right faq_content&#8221;]<div class=\"events_heading text-left grey_text\"><\/p><h2>Faq&#8217;s<\/h2><p><hr\/><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I register in person at the event?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1450163205049-5504b233-ffc9&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq_sec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, registration can be done onsite, however we encourage you to register early to receive valuable conference information and the early bird special.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Do I get discounts for on-site registration?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1450163409696-af8ba0b1-649d&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq_sec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]No, discounts apply to early-bird registration pricing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Is a group discount available?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1450163408512-bb2874e8-3ceb&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq_sec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, for every 11 attendees registered at once, you pay for only 10 attendees.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;What is included in my registration fee &#8211; Onsite?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1450163407361-2059bee4-1041&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq_sec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]On site, the registration fee allows access to all events and social functions during the event and includes conference materials, networking events, presentations and meals as specified in the GovTech Conference programme.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;How is my registration confirmed?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1450163406145-4c9aaacc-e302&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq_sec&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]At completion of the registration the attendees will receive a confirmation email with a reference number and the registration information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1781040709874{background-color: #0D2A2F !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.govtech.gov.za%2F%3Fpage_id%3D1724|title:FAQs&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row opacity_bg_pattern=&#8221;0.1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449804255481{padding-top: 96px !important;padding-bottom: 98px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;price&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1446867511498{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"events_heading text-left \"><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #0d2a2f;\">Tickets price list<\/span><\/h2><h3>Check 2026 packages and click register below<\/h3><p><hr\/><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1445026677482{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]\n      <div class=\"events_price \" >\n          <div class=\"price-header\"><h3 class=\"price_title\" style=\"background-color:#0D2A2F\">Early Bird:10 June &#8211; 31 July<\/h3>\n              \n              <div class=\"price_value\" style=\"color:#0D2A2F\"><sub>R<\/sub><span class=\"price_amount ac\">18 500<\/span><span class=\"price-per\"><\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"price-table-rows\"><\/p><ul><li><span data-teams=\"true\">Entrance To The Full Conference<\/span><\/li><li><span data-teams=\"true\">Public Service ICT Awards Gala Dinner<\/span><\/li><li><span data-teams=\"true\">Entrance To The Exhibition<\/span><\/li><li><span data-teams=\"true\">Tea And Lunch<\/span><\/li><li><span data-teams=\"true\">Conference Bag<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"sc_button\" ><a href=\"\/?page_id=1685\"  \n    \tdata-bg=\"#C9A84C\" data-bg_hover=\"#0D2A2F\" data-border_color=\"#ffffff\" data-border_color_hover=\"#1b1b1b\"\n    \tdata-text_color = \"#fff\" data-text_color_hover = \"#fff\" style=\"background-color: #C9A84C; 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