# Event Details - **Event Name**: 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Banking Reimagined: Johannesburg to Host 28th Connected Banking Summit as Southern Africa Races Toward Digital-First Finance“Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa"The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is pleased to announce the 28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa, Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, set to take place on 14th October 2026 at a premier venue in Johannesburg, South Africa. This landmark hybrid event will bring together senior executives, regulators, fintech innovators, and technology leaders from across Southern Africa to explore the transformative potential of digital banking and financial infrastructure in driving a secure, inclusive, and resilient financial ecosystem.Held under the strategic theme “Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa,” the summit will serve as a critical forum for sharing insights, best practices, and innovative solutions that enable financial institutions to modernize legacy systems, strengthen cybersecurity postures, advance financial inclusion, and deliver seamless, customer-centric digital banking experiences.Summit Highlights and ProgramThe 28th Connected Banking Summit will feature an immersive, full-day program including:Keynote Addresses: Opening and closing keynotes from leading banking chief executives, chief digital officers, and globally recognized experts covering intelligent banking transformation, cybersecurity and zero trust frameworks, payments innovation, and enterprise digital modernization.Executive Panel Discussions: High-level panels examining critical topics including financial inclusion strategies, AI-driven banking transformation, data governance, cloud migration, and cross-border payments and trade finance.Technology Showcase: Live demonstrations of next-generation banking platforms, cloud infrastructure offerings, AI-powered analytics tools, cybersecurity solutions, and blockchain applications.Networking Sessions: Exclusive opportunities for VIP networking with C-suite executives, chief information and data officers, fintech founders, and technology leaders.Innovation & Excellence Awards: Recognition of standout achievements in digital transformation, security, and customer experience across Southern Africa’s banking and fintech sectors.Expected Attendee ProfileThe summit will attract senior decision-makers including:C-suite executives (CEOs, COOs, CFOs) from leading banks across Southern Africa Central bank governors and senior regulatory officials Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers responsible for digital transformationFintech founders and venture capital investors focused on emerging marketsTechnology providers and cloud infrastructure specialistsGovernment officials responsible for financial sector development and digital strategyTelecommunications executives and payment network operatorsAcademic researchers and think tank experts focused on financial inclusionKey Discussion ThemesBuilding Resilient Financial Ecosystems: Strategies for strengthening infrastructure and operational resilience across the banking sector.AI-Driven Banking Transformation: Applications of artificial intelligence for credit risk assessment, fraud detection, customer service automation, and predictive analytics.Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Frameworks: Advanced threat detection, incident response, and data privacy in an increasingly digital threat landscape.Fintech and Bank Collaboration: Partnerships that extend digital banking access and drive financial inclusion.Payments and Customer Experience: Revolutionizing payments infrastructure and digital-first customer journeys.Open Banking and Blockchain: Building secure, interoperable financial ecosystems that enable third-party innovation.Cloud Solutions and Digital Lending: Scalable infrastructure and expanded access to capital through digital channels.Sustainable Finance: Integrating environmental and social governance (ESG) considerations into banking operations and lending practices.Strategic Value for AttendeesAttend the 28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa to:Gain unparalleled access to decision-makers and innovators shaping Southern Africa’s digital finance ecosystemLearn real-world use cases demonstrating successful AI, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives from the region’s leading banksUnderstand evolving regulatory frameworks and industry expectations for digital and intelligent bankingDiscover partnership opportunities with fintech innovators and technology providersBuild relationships with peers facing similar digital transformation challengesPosition your organization as an industry thought leader through speaking, sponsorship, or exhibition opportunitiesRegistration & Partnership OpportunitiesEarly-bird registration is now open. Organizations interested in sponsorship, exhibition, speaking opportunities, or media partnerships should contact ICSA directly.Register now: https://connected-banking.com/summit/southern-africa/Media ContactsFor media inquiries, interview requests, or accreditation:General Inquiries: info@connected-banking.com Phone: +44 20 3808 8625 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/city-of-johannesburg/28th-connected-banking-summit-innovation-and-excellence-awards-south-africa-tickets/80002747364304 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, sports, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 0.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: City of Johannesburg - **state**: NC - **country**: South Africa - **location**: South Africa - **lat**: -30.559482 - **long**: 22.937506 - **full address**: South Africa, South Africa, City of Johannesburg ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aa5429d7eb84.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa being held? - **A:** 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at South Africa, South Africa, City of Johannesburg. - **Q**: Who is organizing 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa? - **A:** 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa is organized by david levy. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at david levy's events? - **A:** Attendees have given david levy a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. david levy has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Where can I buy 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa tickets? - **A:** 28th Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards South-Africa, happening on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am in City of Johannesburg, is available on AllEvents. 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