Digital Finance Africa 2021 | IT News Africa | 31 August 2021 | Virtual Event

One thing that is certain is that financial services institutions have come to the realization that embracing technology and innovation has gone beyond a mere value-added benefit; it has become essential – not only for survival, but for future growth opportunities.

As a result of the pandemic, new habits have developed and old patterns of behavior are being abandoned. Customers who had a fondness for in-person banking in the past have now come to appreciate branchless banking as well as new, digital payment solutions.

In addition, much of the hesitation around digital transformation by financial institutions no longer exists, as the push towards greater digitization has come from regulators, staff, and customers themselves. In other words, what were previously sources of constraints have become digital transformation enablers.

To stay competitive, fundamental changes and important strategic choices in the digitalization of financial firms must take place.

Why Attend?
Here are three reasons to be part of Digital Finance Africa: a fantastic speaker line-up, unequaled networking opportunities, and a conferencing tool that will maximize your online experience.
• Meet & Connect: Digital Finance Africa brings together the people and companies shaping the future of the African finance industry. Broaden your network and meet senior executives, leading experts, entrepreneurs, and investors in a familiar atmosphere to discuss partnerships, collaboration, and investments.
• Watch & Learn: Enjoy one day packed with high-quality content. Watch and learn from a diverse list of select local and international speakers across key industry branches through keynotes, panels, and virtual breakaways.
• Grow your Business: Whatever your objectives, you are only one click away from meeting your future clients and partners. At Digital Finance Africa you will have plenty of opportunities to engage with top executives from established African financial institutions, innovative technology companies, and service providers in virtual round tables and one-on-ones.

2021 Speakers

Justin Arnoldi
Managing Director, Middle East and Africa

Dr Nkosi Kumalo
Managing Executive of EXA Business Unit for BCX

Hymne Landman
Head of Momentum Wealth

Musa Kalenga
Founder and CEO of Bridge Labs, Chief Future Officer at House of Brave

Dietmar Bohmer
Chief Analytics Officer at Tyme Bank

Vishal Maharaj
Executive: Digital at Nedbank

Jaco Fourie
GM Africa at Mambu

Aleks Svetski
Founder & CEO, Amber

Eugene Chaduka
Group Chief Technology Officer at Ecocash and Cassava Smartech

Clifford Mutibvu
Head Digital Banking , Nedbank Zimbabwe

Marius Botha
Group CEO, Ayo Holdings

Abe Wakama
Managing Director, IT News Africa

Nicolas Bry
Innovation Booster Orange Africa

Thomas Mckinnon
Head of Product at Lulalend

Bradwin Roper
CEO, FNB Connect

James Scott
Chief Digital Officer- Wholesale, ABSA

Nastassia Arendse
SABC Business Anchor | Event MC

Abigail Komu – Okonji
Riseup Money2020 Europe 2021 Cohort

2021 Sponsors and Partners

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Mambu

STRATEGIC PARTNER:
• ICITP

WEBINAR SPONSOR:
• BCX

PANEL DISCUSSION SPONSOR:
• Kasisto