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12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards; Southern Africa 2024

– Empowering Tomorrows Banking Digital Landscape Enroute To Technology, Innovation, Inclusive And Sustainable Growth

The banking industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution,  and Johannesburg, South Africa, 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit– Innovation  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. 

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