What is the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit Kenya is about?

The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit Kenya 2026 is the first BFSI edition to be held in Kenya — an invitation-only, in-person summit under the theme "Recalibrating Kenya's Financial Edge." It brings together Kenya's banking and financial-services tech leaders to explore digital banking, financial inclusivity, electronic payments, and safeguarding data privacy, alongside AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and analytics.

When and where is the summit taking place?

The summit takes place on 11th November 2026, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The summit is aimed at senior BFSI technology decision-makers, specifically Kenya's 200+ CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, heads of digital transformation, IT infrastructure, cyber security, information and communication technologies, and other IT Experts from the Banking and Financial Service industry.

How do I register to attend as a delegate?

This is an invitation-only summit, you register by submitting a delegate enquiry, which is then reviewed for eligibility. Register here: https://bfsiitsummit.com/kenya/register-now.html

BFSI Innovation and Technology Summit Kenya 2026

Honouring Powerful Leaders Driving Technology Forward

Presenting the BFSI50

50 BFSI leaders to watch in 2026

Methodology

Nominate for the BFSI 50

The BFSI IT Summit has put together the list of BFSI leaders to watch in 2026 based on nominations, direct applications, information from our database, interviews, company websites, and other public sources.

They are united in their passion and unwavering commitment to making a difference.

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These inspiring BFSI leaders are making waves in their respective fields, from Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Automation

Nominate for the BFSI 50

Want to Meet These Inspiring Leaders?

Learn from these incredible leaders by attending BFSI IT Summit. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and technologies, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

50 BFSI Leaders we Honoured in 2025

Aaron Rosenpershad

Absa Technology Head of Governance and Reporting
Absa Group

Dr. Sizwe Gwala

Head of Data Governance & Management
Absa Group

Niren Mungar Ram

Chief Operating Officer and Lead Data Analytics
Absa Group

Dumisani Mzamo

Head of Technology: Cross-border Payments
Absa Group

Thav Reddy

Group Head Data Privacy
Absa Group

Pragashani Reddy

Executive Director: Digital
Absa Group

Arun Krishnamoorthy

Chief Information Officer
Absa Group

Kulani Likotsi

VP Data Management and Governance
Absa Group

Oscar Jose Afonso

Director Technology and Cyber Risk Africa Regional Operations
Absa Group

Phakama Makalima

Chief Information Officer
Absa Group

Subash Sharma

Chief Digital Officer, Absa Personal and Private Banking
Absa Group

Xolisile Mannya

Executive :Channel Performance
Absa Group

Muhammad Ali Bhihkan

CIO, Absa Regional Operations
Absa Group

Norman Nhliziyo

Head: IT Infrastructure and DevOps
Adumo

Phila Ndarana

Chief Technology Officer
Auditor-General of South Africa

Nozipho Morajane

Group IT Risk & Information Security Officer
Bayport International Group Services

Alpana Sharma

Head of IT applications
Bayport Financial Services

Fikile Mekgoe

Head Of Technology: Delivery & Testing
Bidvest Bank Limited

Carlos Cortez Moodley

Head of Product (Founder) - Group Conversational Banking & USSD
Capitec

Benji Barber

Head of SAP Technology and Basis
Discovery Bank

Mineshree Narsai

Executive Head : Technology/Data Risk
Discovery Bank

Theo Groenewald

Head of Data Management
Discovery Limited

Makabongwe Siziba

Chief Information Officer
Fasset (Finance and Accounting Services Seta)

Hanli Grobler

Chief Information Officer
Finbond Mutual Bank

Nollie Maoto

Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Compliance Office
FirstRand

Siya Gule

Head: Blockchain Product
FirstRand

Dr. Mark Nasila

Chief Data & Analytics Officer: Chief Risk Office
FNB South Africa

Meshack Ndwandwe

Chief Information Officer
FNB South Africa

Prian Subban

Head of Client Experience
FNB South Africa

Philip Theron

IT Head | Relationships, Service & Advice
FNB South Africa

Marianne Kekana

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
FNB South Africa

Maele Masibi

Business Architect Head | ConnectMe (CMe)
FNB South Africa

Jaco Coetzee

CIO
FNB South Africa

Sibusiso Mbingo

Chief Information Officer
glu - A Division Of PPS Insurance

Thobekani Mthiyane

Head: Glacier Partners IT Platform
Glacier by Sanlam

Mbulelo Sochifa

Head of IT Operations
Glacier by Sanlam

Funwell Mwarazi

Director: IT Infrastructure (Acting)
Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

Raymond Tsongorera

Head of IT
Hollard Insurance

Khetha Cele

Chief Information Officer
IDFC

Hendrik Wiese

Chief Information Security Officer
iMasFinance

Jaybalan Goonahsylin

Chief Information Officer
iMasFinance

Siyabonga Mahlangu

Chief Information Officer
Liberty Health

Thabo Serame

Group CIO - Human Capital
Momentum Group Limited

Naseema Nosarka

Head of Data
Momentum Group Limited

Mandla Mbasane

Acting Chief Information Officer
National Housing Finance Corporation SA

Manesh Hari

Head of Cloud Solution
Nedbank

Petronella Manzini

Head of Data Analysis - CDAO
Nedbank

Winnie Mulli

Head Digital : Solution Innovation
Nedbank

Florina Maria Patil

Head of Group Technology Risk
Nedbank

Farhaad Amod

Executive Head: Group Risk Analytics (Group Risk)
Nedbank

Mpho Chitapi

Head Legal: Group Technology
Nedbank

Gabriel Danda

Head: Data Insights
Old Mutual Insure

Andile Zikhali

Head Of IT
Old Mutual iWYZE

Preston Soobramoney

Head Cyber Security
Old Mutual Limited

Nizaam Majiet

Head of IT & Security Governance, Risk and Compliance
Old Mutual South Africa

Maphuti Setati

Head IT Business Service Management
Postbank (SOC) Ltd

Lwazi Mboni

Head of IT
Postbank (SOC) Ltd

Xolani Nxadi

Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): RMB Client Groups
RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

Khutšišo Mhelembe

Head: Service Integration (Infrastructure and Operations)
RMB - Private Bank

Katlego Mogoiwa

Head (Group) : IT Service Management
Santam Insurance

Alicia Narainsamy

Executive Head: Digital, AI Insurance Solutions and Alternative Distribution Partnerships
Santam Insurance

Palesa Chuene

Head of Technology, Trade Finance
Standard Bank Group

Benjamin Tromp

Deputy Program Director
Standard Bank Group

Ridwaan Arbee

Head of Technology, Equities and Retail Channels
Standard Bank Group

Jabu Mashiane

Head: Data Governance (Personal & Private Banking Group)
Standard Bank Group

Gladys Hlokomayo

Head of Technology Research & Demand
Standard Bank Group

Prabashni Govender

Head of Technology
Standard Bank Group

Mpho Moseki

Head, Data Governance and Metadata | Senior Data Practitioner
Standard Bank Group

Thuthukile Rakharebe

Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Standard Chartered Bank South Africa

Daniel Adaramola

Chief Information Security Officer, CISO
SunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd

Joseph Stokes

Group Head: Cyber Security and IT Governance
Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

Thobeka ‘Thobi’ Mushweshwe

Executive Head : IT Payments
Vodacom Financial Services

Wilma Crosson

Chief Information Officer
Volkswagen Financial Services - South Africa

Jacob Mosiuwa tshabalala

Head of Data & Analytics
Woolworths Financial Services