Johannesburg, 8 - 9 September 2025
Schedule
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Sep 89:30
Conference pass
Keynote Panel Future-proofing payment operations by leveraging Gen AI and machine learning tools to stay competitive in a disruptive market
Keynotes
Moderator: Ogi Williams, Director: Consulting and Strategy, In On Africa
Catherine Chali, Chief Operating Officer, United Bank for Africa (Zambia) Limited
Daniel Adaramola, Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, SunTrust Bank, Nigeria
Marco Abalroado, Chief Executive Officer - Country Managing Director, Access Bank Mozambique
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 810:10
Conference pass
Keynote Presentation/ Interview From experimentation to transformation: how banks are utilizing AI to boost revenue, optimize costs and transform key business areas
Keynotes
Alfred Musarurwa (PhD), Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Stanbic bank Zimbabwe
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 810:30
Conference pass
Keynote Presentation/ Interview Centralized vs decentralized finance: scaling GEN AI by investing in the right operating models for efficient payment success
Keynotes
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 811:10
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Panel Utilizing AI and open banking for real-time payments and financial inclusion
Keynotes
Chipo Mushwana, Executive Payments & Technology, Nedbank Ltd
Daniel Adaramola, Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, SunTrust Bank, Nigeria
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 811:10
Conference pass
Panel Advancing fintech growth through digital access and literacy to the untapped African market
FINTECH STAGE
Tlou Arthur Mahlangu, Co-Founder and Deputy President, SMME Chamber of Commerce
Paul Sesi, Head Of Transactional Banking, SBM Bank Kenya
Moderator: Catherine Chali, Chief Operating Officer, United Bank for Africa (Zambia) Limited
FINTECH STAGE
Sep 811:10
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Panel Breaking down silos: integrating online and offline channels
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Elvis Chukwu, CTO, KONGA ONLINE SHOPPING LIMITED
Angelique Gey van Pittius, Head of Distribution, Cotton On Group
Terishia Reddy, Head of Data Science, Pick n Pay
Haresh Rama, Head of CRM, CRM & CX industry expert
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 811:10
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Panel Maximizing omnichannel strategies and digital engagement for seamless commerce and lasting growth
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Moderator: Alastair Tempest, Chief Executive Officer, Ecommerce Forum Africa
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Sep 812:00
Conference pass
PRESENTATION
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Dr Lihle Nkomo, Senior Manger Digital Intelligence, Massmart
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 813:40
Conference pass
Panel AI and machine learning in the rise of neo: the next age of customer experience
Keynotes
Augustine Twum, Head Of Credit Innovation And Digital Strategy, Nedbank Ltd
Mthabisi Bokete, Board Member & Chair of ICT Sub Committee, Stanbic Bank
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 813:40
Conference pass
Panel Climatizing to change & harnessing Stablecoins and CBDCs to transform Africa’s banking economy in a rapidly evolving financial era
FINTECH STAGE
Christo De Wit, Country Manager, Luno
Moderator: Christine Kitale, Vice Chair, Association of Fintechs in Kenya
Nkosana Roda, Head: Payments Platform Services, Standard Bank Group
FINTECH STAGE
Sep 813:40
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Panel Gaining a competitive edge through cross-border commerce, regional integration and a strong D2C strategy
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Dmitriy Anderson, CIO, Leroy Merlin
Wongama Millie, Group eCommerce & Digital Marketing Lead, The Prestige Cosmetics
Jandro Saayman, Head of UX Design, ACKERMANS
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 813:40
Conference pass
Panel How AI-driven personalization tools are transforming shopping experiences through data and innovation practices
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Lungile Mnguni, Senior Business Analyst, Absa Group
Shane Williams, Head of Design Systems, Rand Merchant Bank
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Sep 815:20
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Panel Driving merchant adoption with streamlined payment integration to unlock Africa’s market potential
Keynotes
Rufaida Hamilton, Head of Payments, Standard Bank Group
Francis Ngari, Chief Technology Officer, Naivas Limited
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 815:20
Conference pass
Panel Integrating ESG into financial decision making
FINTECH STAGE
FITECH STAGE
Sep 815:20
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Panel From social media to shopping destinations: the new era of shoppable content
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Moderator: Matuma Petunia, Chairperson, IIBA South Africa Chapter
Jared Patel, Head of Marketing, Sea Harvest Group Ltd
Nomsa Khanyile, Marketing Director, pepsico
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 815:20
Conference pass
Panel Building a seamless and agile supply chain: unlocking real time data for new era operations
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Shadrack Kubyane, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, eFama App
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
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Sep 99:30
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Keynote Panel Breaking borders: redefining the future of african cross-border payments and commerce in a digital age
Keynotes
Moderator: Ogi Williams, Director: Consulting and Strategy, In On Africa
Marco Abalroado, Chief Executive Officer - Country Managing Director, Access Bank Mozambique
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 910:10
Conference pass
Keynote Presentation/ Interview The Pan-African Payment System: pioneering a new era for cross-border transactions and payment infrastructure
Keynotes
PAYMENTS & BANKING
Sep 911:10
Conference pass
Panel Open banking in real time: leveraging AI & ML to unlock customer insights and financial opportunities
Keynotes
Chipo Mushwana, Executive Payments & Technology, Nedbank Ltd
Moderator: Christine Kitale, Vice Chair, Association of Fintechs in Kenya
Augustine Twum, Head Of Credit Innovation And Digital Strategy, Nedbank Ltd
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 911:10
Conference pass
Panel Shaping AI regulation for ethical compliance and consumer protection in Africa
FINTECH STAGE
Firdaus Noorshib, Acting Head Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance South Africa, Standard Chartered Bank
Sizwe Gwala, Head of Data Governance & Management, Absa Bank
FINTECH STAGE
Sep 911:10
Conference pass
Panel Navigating the path to profitability: building a scalable digital marketplace
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Shadrack Kubyane, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, eFama App
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 911:10
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Panel Scaling SME profitability in Africa by overcoming market barriers, building resilience, and navigating diverse business landscapes
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Tlou Arthur Mahlangu, Co-Founder and Deputy President, SMME Chamber of Commerce
Pieter van Rooyen, Director of Business Development, ONOMO Hotels
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Sep 912:10
Conference pass
Interview Mastering the art of affiliate marketing: converting clicks into cash for African SMEs
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Sep 913:30
Conference pass
Panel Cashless & committed: leveraging loyalty programs to drive transactions and win customers
Keynotes
Candy Ngula, Head: e-Money, Bank Windhoek
Elvis Chukwu, CTO, KONGA ONLINE SHOPPING LIMITED
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 913:30
Conference pass
Panel Beating AI fraudsters at their own game: ML & AI powering fraud prevention and early detection
FINTECH STAGE
Francois Scholtz, Compliance Lead, Wise
FINTECH
Sep 913:30
Conference pass
Panel Enhancing online shopping with AI-driven personalization and smart algorithms
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Ian Naude, Group Head of SEO, Jumia Group
Jandro Saayman, Head of UX Design, ACKERMANS
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 913:30
Conference pass
Panel Leveraging bank-fintech partnerships to expand financial access and accelerate SME growth
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
David Breetzke, Executive: Commercial Payments Strategy, Absa Bank
Jonas Adoro, Regional Client Experience Manager, Standard Bank
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
Sep 915:10
Conference pass
Panel Investing in mobile money models and superapps to drive growth in Africa’s informal economy
Keynotes
Candy Ngula, Head: e-Money, Bank Windhoek
Nkosana Roda, Head: Payments Platform Services, Standard Bank Group
PAYMENTS & BANKING STAGE
Sep 915:10
Conference pass
Panel Expanding financial access with AI-driven alternative credit scoring
FINTECH STAGE
FINTECH STAGE
Sep 915:10
Conference pass
Panel Driving e-commerce growth with BNPL, digital wallets, and crypto for flexible & secure payments
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Pieter van Rooyen, Director of Business Development, ONOMO Hotels
ECOMMERCE STAGE
Sep 915:10
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Panel Unlocking new revenue streams for SMEs through crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, and peer-to-peer lending in Africa
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
DIGITAL RETAIL STAGE
last published: 18/Jun/25 10:36 GMT
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