Africa Fintech & Banking Summit Johannesburg 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
What to expect
As financial ecosystems across Africa accelerate at an unprecedented pace, South Africa stands at a critical intersection of technological advancement, regulatory evolution, and customer expectation. The country’s mature banking infrastructure, thriving fintech sector, and rapidly digitizing consumer markets have positioned South Africa as a strategic focal point for the continent’s next financial leap.
Consumers across South Africa are demanding faster, safer, more transparent, and more personalized financial experiences. At the same time, institutions are under pressure to modernize legacy systems, comply with evolving digital regulations, and adopt advanced technologies—from AI-powered decisioning to real-time payment rails and blockchain-based identity frameworks. This widening gap between innovative possibility and operational execution challenges banks, fintechs, telcos, and regulators alike.
The Africa Fintech & Banking Summit – South Africa Edition, under the blanket of our Future of Africa series taking place on 28–29 July, is designed to address these pressing realities. Bringing together South Africa’s top financial leaders, continental innovators, global experts, investors, regulators, and technology disruptors, the summit will explore the future of digital finance and define how South Africa can lead Africa’s financial transformation over the next decade.
Conference format
Our 3-day conference is designed to help you in various key areas, such as resource constraints, managing complex portfolios, or confidently navigating AI adoption in PPM.
In addition to our trusted formats – Keynotes, Case Studies, and Panel Discussions – we are introducing new interactive sessions to deepen learning and real-world application:
Engage in real-time problem-solving and collaboration through hands-on experiences with peers and experts.
Leave with actionable strategies, toolkits, and best practices.
Gain deep, focused insights into the challenges industry leaders face and how they overcome them. Learn from their strategies and approaches.
DAY 1
Focus: Building strong connections between corporate strategy and portfolio priorities.
Explore how to elevate PPM as a strategic partner that aligns scientific, commercial, and organizational goals to drive greater portfolio impact.
DAY 2
Focus: Achieving results through a balance of technology and human leadership. Learn best practices and tools for empowering cross-functional collaboration—where AI supports, not replaces, human judgment, leadership, and team dynamics.
DAY 3
Focus: Optimizing resources, building capabilities, and applying modern PPM methodologies. Discover how to create a resilient, scalable project culture through improved resource management, skill development, and next-generation tools.
Track 1
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
- Supply Chain Disruptions
- Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
- Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
- Agile PPM for Medical Devices
- Optimizing Resource Allocation
- Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
- Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs
Track 2
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
- Supply Chain Disruptions
- Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
- Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
- Agile PPM for Medical Devices
- Optimizing Resource Allocation
- Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
- Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs
Event speakers
Sindiswa Kahla-Makhubalo
Lesego Chauke-Motshwane
Tjaart Van Der Walt
Danielle Lawrence
Pulane Modiha
Brian Mahlangu
Pheeha Pilane
Akhona Bashe
Event HIGHLIGHTS
Key takeaways
Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.
Join us at Africa Fintech and Banking Summit Johannesburg 2026 to shape the future of Fintech and Banking – and take home the insights, tools, and connections for a digital and future ready fintech and banking industry.
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Who should attend?
Banks & Insurance Companies:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Heads of Banking/Insurance Innovation, Heads of Retail & Corporate Banking, Head of Digital Banking,
Fintech Startups & Tech Innovators:
- Founders & Co-founders, Chief Product Officer (CPO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Heads of Engineering, Heads of Payments
Consultancies & Advisors:
- Partners, Senior Consultants, Digital Transformation Leads, Risk & Compliance Advisors, Fintech Strategy Directors.
Digital, AI and Finnacial Sevices Providers:
- Business Development Managers, Solution Architects, Customer Success Leads, and Partnership Managers from payment processors, cloud platforms, cybersecurity firms, and API service companies.
Event partners
SUPPORTING PARTNER
The FinTech Association of South Africa is the central voice of South Africa’s fintech ecosystem, connecting innovators, financial institutions, and regulators. It drives industry growth through strategic partnerships and direct engagement with policymakers. With a strong focus on financial inclusion, FINASA is helping expand access to financial services and shaping a more inclusive digital economy across Africa.
Event registration
2 DAY CONFERENCE
Banking and Insurance Professionals-
Access to all conference sessions
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Access to all networking activities during the conference
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Conference materials
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Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
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Networking lunch
2 DAY CONFERENCE
Consultants, Solution-providers & Vendors-
Access to all conference sessions
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Access to all networking activities during the conference
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Conference materials
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Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
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Networking lunch
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