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Johannesburg Gears Up for Exciting Digital Finance Africa 2023

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11 months ago

June 27, 2023

The eagerly awaited Digital Finance Africa 2023 conference is scheduled to kick off on August 2nd at the prestigious Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Organised by IT News Africa, this groundbreaking event aims to bring together global industry leaders, innovators, and experts to delve into the latest trends and advancements in financial technology (FinTech) as reported by ITNewsAfrica.com.

Digital Finance Africa 2023 serves as a pivotal platform for thought-provoking discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities, shaping the future of the financial industry across the African continent. Attendees can expect an immersive and dynamic experience featuring captivating keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and insightful sessions.

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The conference will explore various key topics:

How Big Data Analytics Can Boost KYC/AML Efforts
Leveraging AI for Enhanced Customer Service and Experience
Open Banking: The Key to Unlocking Embedded Finance Innovation
How CBDCs and Cryptocurrencies Can Coexist and Complement Each Other
Exploring the Future of Digital Payments
Protecting Financial Data and Assets in the Digital

Digital Finance Africa 2023 boasted an impressive lineup of industry experts and thought leaders who will share their insights and expertise. Among the confirmed speakers are:

Chipo Mushwana, Executive of Emerging Innovation at Nedbank Retail
Mo Kola, CTO, Business Solutions, Foschini Retail Group
Richard Nunekpeku, Vice President, Legal & Strategy for Ghana Fintech & Payment Association
Christoph Nieuwoudt, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FNB
Steve Uma, CIO and Head- IS and Technology at NSIA Insurance Nigeria
Dr Nomonde Nyameka Ngxola, Managing Director at Stratosphere Technologies
Echezona Agubata, Head IT Strategy & Governance at Union Bank Nigeria
Thabo Ndlela, MD, Financial Services at Accenture
Gabriel Swanepoel, Country Manager for Mastercard South Africa
Emmanuel Morka, CIO at Access Bank (Ghana)
Christoff Pienaar, Partner at Webber Wentzel
Matimba Trevor Mabasa, Head: Technology & Operations: Governance, Risk and Compliance at Standard Bank
Paul Mulder, Senior Solution Sales Professional at The CRM Team
Moerieda Mackay, CEO and Founder of Stride
KaZeem Kolawole Durodoye, Senior Expert, Digital Finance at Frankfurt Schl. of Finance & Business