28th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2026 Returns to Johannesburg for Its Silver Jubilee Edition
Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa
Date: 15 October 2026
Venue: Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch| Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2026, to be held on 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg, alongside the prestigious Innovation & Excellence Awards.
This year marks the Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit series, celebrating 25 years of driving innovation, collaboration, and transformation across the global banking and financial services industry. Over the past two decades, the summit has established itself as a leading platform, convening thousands of senior banking executives, policymakers, fintech leaders, and technology innovators across Africa and internationally.
Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa
Under the theme “Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa,” the summit will bring together C-suite leaders and key decision-makers from banking, fintech, payments, telecommunications, government, and technology sectors. The event will explore the next phase of digital financial evolution as Southern Africa accelerates its transformation through increased mobile penetration, demand for seamless financial services, and growing investments in secure digital infrastructure.
The summit will highlight practical strategies, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies shaping the future of banking in the region.
Key Discussion Areas Include:
• Digital Banking Transformation in Africa
• Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention in Financial Services
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Banking Operations
• Cloud Adoption and Enterprise Modernization
• Open Banking and API Ecosystems
• Data Intelligence, Risk, and Compliance
• Customer Experience and Financial Inclusion
What to Expect:
• Keynote addresses from banking CEOs, central bank representatives, and global industry experts
• High-level panel discussions featuring leaders across the financial ecosystem
• Technology showcases spotlighting next-generation solutions in fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise platforms
• Exclusive networking opportunities with senior decision-makers, regulators, and innovators
Driving Impact Through Collaboration
The summit provides a strategic platform for collaboration between financial institutions, fintech disruptors, regulators, and technology providers. This convergence enables stakeholders to innovate while strengthening trust, resilience, and regulatory compliance across the sector.
Registration and Participation
Registration is now open. Limited delegate and partnership opportunities are available.
Register via ICSA or contact the organizing team below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 3808 8625
About ICSA
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is a global leader in creating impactful platforms that bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across multiple sectors. Through its flagship summit series, ICSA continues to drive meaningful conversations and partnerships that shape the future of industries worldwide.