12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards

Johannesburg, South Africa – The banking industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, and Johannesburg, South Africa, 12th Edition Connected Banking SummitInnovation and Excellence Awards 202; Southern Africa. This summit, organized by The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA).

The Connected Banking Summit will also feature the esteemed Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, recognizing leaders and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the banking sector. This prestigious event will unite global executives, experts, and leaders for an insightful convergence, prioritizing exceptional customer experiences and groundbreaking banking models.

Under the theme “Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape Enroute to Technology, Innovation, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth” the summit
These industry leaders will share their insights and expertise, offering valuable perspectives
on Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape in Southern Africa. will delve into various key topics driving the digital transformation journey in banking. From Accelerating AI Integration, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Innovative Payment Solutions, Financial Inclusion Through Digitization, Sustainable Banking Practices the summit will provide a comprehensive platform for discussion and collaboration.

An impressive lineup of speakers is set to grace the summit, including:

  • Johnson Idesoh, Group Chief Information and Technology Officer, Absa Group
  • Dr. Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, First National Bank
  • Ridwaan Rasool, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Absa Group Doreen Mokoena, Chief Information Security Officer, Cybersec Clinique
  • Marianne Kekana, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, FNB ConnectMe
  • Marijke Guest, CIB CIO, Ned Bank Group Ltd
  • Francois Benjamin, Chief Operating Officer, Access Bank SA
  • Dr. Philile Mkhize, Chief Operations Officer – Technology, Absa Group
  • Maurits Pretorius, Chief Strategy Officer, Payments Association of South Africa
  • Rene Morel, Cyber Security Lead – Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), Wipro
  • Tunde Macaulay, Head, Business & Commercial Banking, Africa Regions and Offshore, Standard Bank Group
  • Thav Reddy, Group Head of Privacy, Absa Group
  • Kutlwano Ngwarati, Member, Forbes Thembela Khedama, Head of Digitisation, Client Experience and Risk Execution, Standard Bank
  • Mumbi Odame, Head of Client Experience and Design, Rand Merchant Bank
  • Nkosana Thato Roda, Head: Payments Platform Services, Standard Bank Group
  • Herman Sambo, Executive Head: Personal & Business Banking, Bidvest Bank
  • Pascalle Albrecht, Executive: Commercial Issuing: Relationship Banking Product, Absa Group
  • Mind Mabhunu, Head of the ATM business unit under Personal and Private Banking Coverage, Standard Bank South Africa
  • Dolly Mphahlele, Head of Business Intelligence and Datawarehousing, FirstRand Group Treasury
  • Tawanda Chatikobo, Head: Digital, Absa Group


    These industry leaders will share their insights and expertise, offering valuable perspectives on the Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape in southern Africa. The summit is proudly sponsored by industry-leading organization: – Wipro The summit will take place at the prestigious at the Maslow Hotel, Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, providing a conducive environment for networking, collaboration, and insightful discussions.

    About ICSA International Centre for Strategic Alliances is a group of leading industry professionals and innovators. Our core actions comprise of innovations and use case scenarios of industry leaders, by our research, and from leading information sources for businesses and professionals all over the world.

    For more information about the Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2024, please visit: https://connected-banking.com/summit/southern-africa/ or contact Mohammed Thoufiq at mohammed@intercsa.com / Info@intercsa.com +44 20 3808 8625

    Join us on the Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape in southern in Southern Africa!

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