BFSI INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
South Africa
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Recalibrating South Africa’s Financial Edge
- 10th June 2026
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Focus Rooms - Universe
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BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit South Africa is certified by the CPD Certification service. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate after attending the event.
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About BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit South Africa
The South African BFSI sector is undergoing significant transformation due to the rapid pace of digital advancements and evolving business landscapes.
The 36th Edition BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit is an invitation-only in-person event for South African BFSI technology and innovation leaders. Under the theme “Pioneering Tomorrow: Unleashing IT Excellence in South Africa’s BFSI Sector” the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit South Africa will bring together South Africa’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.
The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit provides an educational and networking opportunity to explore the significant challenges faced by the financial industry and to discover optimal approaches for addressing them. The summit will emphasize on examining the policies and tactics used to cultivate a diverse and efficient financial sector, with conversations revolving around topics such as digital banking, financial inclusivity, electronic payments, and safeguarding data privacy.
What Sets Us Apart?
An exclusive platform designed to connect South Africa's BFSI leaders and accelerate industry innovation.
Invitation - Only Access
Connect with 200+ CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and innovation leaders from South Africa's top banking and financial institutions. Network with decision-makers shaping the future of financial technology
Strategic Learning
Explore cutting-edge topics including digital banking, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and data privacy through expert-led sessions. Gain actionable strategies to address your most pressing IT challenges
Meaningful Connections
Build lasting partnerships with peers facing similar challenges in an intimate, focused environment designed for collaboration. Transform conversations into strategic alliances and real business outcomes
What Sets Us Apart?
An exclusive platform designed to connect South Africa's BFSI leaders and accelerate industry innovation.
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Speakers 2026
We bring together the industry’s most respected voices, delivering sessions that inspire, educate, and leave a lasting impression.
Jaco Coetzee
Chief Information Officer: Cash Investments
FNB Cash Investment
FNB Cash Investment
CIO, FNB Cash Investments; led BI, Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, and Architecture teams. Delivered AI labs, enterprise workflow and ERP systems running 100k cases/day across five hospital sites.
Alex Comninos
Chief Risk Officer
JSE Clear
JSE Clear
Chief Risk Officer at JSE Clear, overseeing risk for derivatives, equities and bonds; joined JSE in 2006, ex-Merrill Lynch and Commerzbank, 25+ years’ experience, engineering, MBA, CFA Level I qualified.
Mandla Mbasane
Acting Chief Information Officer
National Housing Finance Corporation SA
National Housing Finance Corporation SA
Senior ICT Executive (CIO/CISO) with 22+ years driving ICT innovation, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and governance. Delivered measurable business value through large-scale ICT programmes across multiple industries.
Pragashani Reddy
Business Banking Exco: Executive Director: Digital
Absa Group
Absa Group
Executive Director of Digital, Absa Group; led innovative banking products across major banks, driving financial inclusion, fintech solutions, and digital transformation with measurable operational impact across Africa.
Paul Eccleston
Head of Customer Experience: Home and Secured Lending
FNB South Africa
FNB South Africa
Senior manager with cross-sector experience delivering full lifecycle implementations on time and budget. Known for strategic vision, operational excellence, and leading teams to execute complex business-critical projects.
Zolani Lugawe
Head: Learning & Delivery
Absa Group
Absa Group
Learning & Development strategist with 16+ years in ICT, banking, insurance. Delivered R3M+ SETA grants, 17 BBBEE skills points, optimized training spend, and built digital learning strategies for 3000+ employees.
Marnitz van Heerden
Head of Customer Experience
Discovery Health
Discovery Health
Head of Customer Experience, Discovery Health; 20+ years leading CX transformations in financial services, banking, insurance, consulting. Delivered customer-led strategies for Accenture, Standard Bank, Absa, Barclays, FNB, and Luno.
Grace Brown
Head: Customer Experience and Client Services
JSE
JSE
Head of Customer Experience, JSE; 20+ years delivering client-centric strategies across finance, FMCG, automotive. Leads high-performing teams, drives operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and measurable business impact.
Jaco Coetzee
Chief Information Officer: Cash Investments
FNB Cash Investment
FNB Cash Investment
CIO, FNB Cash Investments; led BI, Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, and Architecture teams. Delivered AI labs, enterprise workflow and ERP systems running 100k cases/day across five hospital sites.
Alex Comninos
Chief Risk Officer
JSE Clear
JSE Clear
Chief Risk Officer at JSE Clear, overseeing risk for derivatives, equities and bonds; joined JSE in 2006, ex-Merrill Lynch and Commerzbank, 25+ years’ experience, engineering, MBA, CFA Level I qualified.
Mandla Mbasane
Acting Chief Information Officer
National Housing Finance Corporation SA
National Housing Finance Corporation SA
Senior ICT Executive (CIO/CISO) with 22+ years driving ICT innovation, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and governance. Delivered measurable business value through large-scale ICT programmes across multiple industries.
Pragashani Reddy
Business Banking Exco: Executive Director: Digital
Absa Group
Absa Group
Executive Director of Digital, Absa Group; led innovative banking products across major banks, driving financial inclusion, fintech solutions, and digital transformation with measurable operational impact across Africa.
Paul Eccleston
Head of Customer Experience: Home and Secured Lending
FNB South Africa
FNB South Africa
Senior manager with cross-sector experience delivering full lifecycle implementations on time and budget. Known for strategic vision, operational excellence, and leading teams to execute complex business-critical projects.
Zolani Lugawe
Head: Learning & Delivery
Absa Group
Absa Group
Learning & Development strategist with 16+ years in ICT, banking, insurance. Delivered R3M+ SETA grants, 17 BBBEE skills points, optimized training spend, and built digital learning strategies for 3000+ employees.
Marnitz van Heerden
Head of Customer Experience
Discovery Health
Discovery Health
Head of Customer Experience, Discovery Health; 20+ years leading CX transformations in financial services, banking, insurance, consulting. Delivered customer-led strategies for Accenture, Standard Bank, Absa, Barclays, FNB, and Luno.
Grace Brown
Head: Customer Experience and Client Services
JSE
JSE
Head of Customer Experience, JSE; 20+ years delivering client-centric strategies across finance, FMCG, automotive. Leads high-performing teams, drives operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and measurable business impact.
Why Attend ?
Our events bring together the latest technology advancements and real-world innovations driving transformation across the BFSI sector. We connect industry leaders, technology experts, and solution providers to explore how emerging tech is reshaping banking, financial services, and insurance.
Featured Discussions
Unlocking South Africa’s BFSI Future: The Transformative Power of AI
- AI-powered automation to modernise systems and streamline operations
- AI for cost containment, efficiency, and new revenue streams
- AI tools for risk control, compliance, and client engagement
- Personalised banking via predictive insights and tailored solutions
- Enhancing fraud detection: accuracy, scalability, and reducing false positives
Ethical Financing: Balancing Profitability and Purpose in a Sustainable Economy
- Aligning financial services with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- Fostering inclusivity and equity through finance
- Developing talent from the bottom up for a sustainable workforce
- ESG adoption for long-term corporate responsibility
- Comparing South Africa’s ESG practices with global benchmarks
Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks in the Age of Digital BFSI
- Designing resilient cybersecurity frameworks for threat detection and response
- Securing and governing AI models for compliance and trust
- Public Cloud: leveraging securely or potential risks
- Data protection compliance (POPIA and global standards)
- Aligning ESG objectives with cybersecurity investments
Breaking Bottlenecks: Payments in the Digital Banking Era
- Real-time payments on legacy infrastructure
- Balancing payment security and transaction speed
- Interoperability across banks, wallets, and networks
- Modular payment architecture with APIs and microservices
- Lowering transaction costs via automation and smart routing
Industry Focus
Who Will You Meet ?
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads Digital Transformation
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Heads of Information security
- Head of IT Operations
- Digital Advisors- Government
- Head of Analytics / AI
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What Clients Say ?
Testimonials
The event was highly beneficial, giving us the chance to meet enthusiastic prospective clients interested in our portfolios and services. The one-to-one sessions allowed focused discussions with delegates and dignitaries, helping us clearly demonstrate the value we bring. The attendees were influential, including senior executives and department heads, which made the engagement impactful. Overall, it was a wonderful collaboration, and we would gladly participate again in the future.
The event was excellent, providing the opportunity to connect with highly relevant and targeted participants in an intimate, small-format setting. The networking was particularly valuable, allowing for follow-up discussions on how to create further value. Most attendees were from the banking and insurance sectors, aligning closely with the areas where we operate, making the audience very relevant. Overall, it was a well-organized, engaging event, and we would be happy to participate in similar events in the future.
The summit was excellent, bringing business executives and technology leaders together to collaborate and make unified decisions that leverage AI for growth and cost optimization. While the sector is still in the early stages of transformation, strong AI use cases exist in financial crime prevention, though customer-facing applications remain limited. Most institutions are currently focused on internal efficiencies and improving data quality to better leverage AI. Overall, AI adoption is at a tipping point, marking the beginning of a journey that promises greater value, innovation, and organizational impact.
The summit was highly valuable, offering new technologies, useful learnings, and meaningful interactions with industry peers. Digital transformation, once new, has rapidly evolved and become essential, especially for digital-first businesses and the broader national landscape. The BFSI sector has played a major role in developing digital skills and shaping what the country can achieve technologically. Overall, it was an exciting and worthwhile experience, and there’s great anticipation for the next edition.
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