3rd episode of our official TRUSTECH Podcast: « In Tech We Trust », Season 2, discover the interview of Ulandi EXNER, Chair of AfICTA in South Africa.

« It is not as simple as just saying, ‘We need to trust the technology.’ We need to trust the people who are developing and implementing these technologies. »

We are very happy to welcome Ulandi EXNER, Chair of AfICTA in South Africa. She has been a talented speaker during the Identification conference session at TRUSTECH 2025.

Ulandi EXNER is Chair of AfICTA (Africa ICT Alliance) for South Africa. She is involved in African information and communication technology ecosystems. In this role, she contributes to dialogue between public and private stakeholders in the digital sector. Her engagement supports cooperation and the structuring of ICT across Africa.

During this episode, we will discuss topics such as governance, sovereignty, cybersecurity and technology:

  • After more than twenty years in Information and Communication Technologies, what does “Tech” mean to you?
  • Which technologies in the identification sector truly earn your trust—and why?
  • Looking ahead to 2030, how do you imagine the role of technology evolving in the way we manage digital identity?
  • From your perspective, what makes an identification solution truly effective today, and what’s still missing?
  • What do you see as the main challenges in the identification sector, especially regarding cross-border interoperability?
  • As the first female President of AfICTA, how are you influencing ICT governance and cybersecurity strategies across Africa?
  • Your conference session at TRUSTECH focuses on balancing national sovereignty with global interoperability. How can African nations maintain their digital autonomy while aligning with international standards?
  • Based on your expertise in governance, risk management, and cybersecurity, what practical advice would you give organizations aiming to build trust in their identity systems?
  • In your opinion, what makes TRUSTECH such a key global event for payments and identification solutions?
  • Finally, if our listeners could take away just one key insight about technology, identification, or innovation, what would you want it to be?

 

Discover the answers to these questions by listening this episode of our podcast: « In Tech We Trust ».

 

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