Traditional Leadership · Government · Industry

2nd Limpopo Provincial Conference

Bridging the Digital Divide

Empowering Communities for Self-Reliance in the Digital Age

Date 23–24 July 2026

Venue The Ranch Resort, Polokwane

Traditional Authorities Leading community participation

Government Creating enabling policy and infrastructure

Industry & Academia Driving investment and innovation

Traditional Authorities Conference programme

2nd Provincial Conference

About the Conference

Traditional leadership at the centre of digital inclusion

Rural communities continue to face challenges caused by limited connectivity, insufficient infrastructure, low digital literacy and limited access to technology-enabled opportunities.

The conference creates a platform for traditional leaders, government, industry, academia and development partners to identify practical solutions and partnerships that ensure rural communities participate fully in the digital society.

Community-led solutions

Local innovation shaped by the needs of traditional communities.

Strategic partnerships

Collaboration between government, business, institutions and traditional authorities.

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Conference Objectives

Building an inclusive digital future

From dialogue to implementation: practical outcomes that support infrastructure, skills, investment and sustainable participation.

Assess Progress

Review advances made since the inaugural conference and identify remaining barriers to digital inclusion.

Share Solutions

Showcase community-driven digital initiatives, technologies, case studies and scalable innovations.

Build Skills

Strengthen digital literacy, local innovation, entrepreneurship and access to future-ready skills.

Strengthen Partnerships

Connect traditional authorities with government, business, academia, investors and development agencies.

Mobilise Investment

Explore investment opportunities in broadband, towers, Wi-Fi hubs and community digital infrastructure.

Provincial Roadmap

Co-create resolutions and an implementation roadmap for digitally inclusive traditional communities.

Expected Outcomes

Turning conference dialogue into measurable commitments

The conference is designed to conclude with tangible commitments and an implementation-focused programme.

Implementation strategy

A clear five-to-ten-year digital inclusion roadmap.

Investment commitments

Pledges, partnerships and infrastructure agreements.

Pilot initiatives

Launch of targeted projects in selected communities.

Conference Programme

Dialogue, commitments and practical action

View Full Programme

08:30 – 09:00

Opening

Opening and Programme Introduction

Programme Directors

09:00 – 09:15

Ceremonial

Opening Prayer

09:15 – 09:30

Welcome

Acknowledgement of Guests and Purpose

Linkage SA Group

09:30 – 09:50

Remarks

Remarks and Introduction of Guest Speaker

Premier

09:50 – 10:35

Keynote

Keynote Address

Deputy President

10:35 – 11:35

Panel

Digital Inclusion Panel Discussion

ICASA, DBSA, LCX, UJ, Vodacom

Who Should Attend

A platform for cross-sector collaboration

Traditional Leaders

Traditional councils, district houses and the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders.

Government

National, provincial, district and local government departments and institutions.

Industry

ICT companies, mobile network operators, tower companies, investors and technology providers.

Academia

Universities, research institutions, SETAs and skills development organisations.

Hosts and Strategic Partners

Working together for inclusive development

Linkage SA Group Host

Limpopo Provincial Government Government

COGHSTA Government

Limpopo Connexion Strategic Partner

Registration is open