African Banking Professionals Collaborate with IOBSA in 2025, Pursuing Enhanced Professionalism through Digital Finance Africa
In July 2025, The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg will play host to the highly anticipated Digital Finance Africa (DFA) 2025 event. This year's conference, themed "Safeguarding Innovation: Advancing Secure, Inclusive Finance in Africa," brings together financial services professionals, fintech pioneers, and ICT leaders for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and learning opportunities.
One of the key partners for DFA 2025 is the Institute of Bankers in South Africa (IOBSA), a SAQA-recognised professional body for bankers and financial services professionals in South Africa. Over its 120-year history, IOBSA has achieved professional designations for the banking sector, a robust code of professional conduct, continuous professional development programs, pioneering modular education structures, and historic contributions to global banking thought leadership.
IOBSA's role at DFA 2025 includes participation in key panels, providing thought leadership in content curation, and collaborating on strategic tracks related to professionalism in African banking. This partnership allows IOBSA to contribute their expertise to advance the standards and development of banking professionals within the continent's evolving fintech landscape.
The agenda for DFA 2025 focuses on some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in Africa's digital finance sector. Key topics include navigating cybersecurity risks in digital finance, emerging payment technologies, overcoming capital constraints and funding growth in African fintech, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in banking, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and building trust in neobanking and digital payments.
Cybersecurity frameworks for financial institutions, AI and automation in risk and fraud prevention, compliance in a rapidly evolving digital finance environment, and financial inclusion through scalable innovation are some of the critical issues being addressed at the event. Attendees can engage in sessions dedicated to upskilling, governance, and transforming banking careers through digital readiness.
Confirmed speakers at DFA 2025 include Mpho Sadiki, Group MD, Network International (Payfast); Dare Okoudjou, CEO, Onafriq; Thabiso Serake, Head of Technical Ops & Cybersecurity, Pay@; Adesoji Solanke, Director, Head of FinTech & Banks, Absa (UK); John Felix Mchaki, Head of Information Security, Ecobank Tanzania; Qiniso Mthembu, Group CRO, JSE; and many more.
For those interested in attending, registration is now open at www.digitalfinanceafrica.co.za. Early bird tickets are available, and using the code SAVE50@DFA can claim 50% off ticket prices.
In addition to the main conference, DFA 2025 offers unmatched learning opportunities, access to a curated exhibition floor, and premium networking lounges where deals are made and ideas are launched. The event promises to be an unparalleled platform for fostering innovation, security, and financial inclusion across Africa's fintech and banking sectors.
Media Contact for DFA 2025 is Nonhlanhla Kunene, Marketing Manager. Contact details are events@our website, www.our website, and +27 12 012 5801. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of banking and fintech in Africa. Register today for DFA 2025!
- The Digital Finance Africa (DFA) 2025 event, taking place in July 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, is focused on safeguarding innovation and advancing secure, inclusive finance in Africa.
- Institute of Bankers in South Africa (IOBSA), a partner for DFA 2025, has a rich history of achievements in professional development, code of conduct, and thought leadership in global banking.
- IOBSA contributes to DFA 2025 by participating in key panels, providing thought leadership in content curation, and collaborating on strategic tracks related to professionalism in African banking.
- DFA 2025 focuses on crucial challenges and opportunities in Africa's digital finance sector, including cybersecurity risks, emerging payment technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) implementation, and overcoming capital constraints.
- Attendees can engage in sessions dedicated to upskilling, governance, and transforming banking careers through digital readiness at DFA 2025.
- confirmed speakers at DFA 2025 include Mpho Sadiki, Dare Okoudjou, Thabiso Serake, Adesoji Solanke, John Felix Mchaki, Qiniso Mthembu, and many more, discussing topics like cybersecurity frameworks, AI and automation, compliance, and financial inclusion.
- For those interested, registration for DFA 2025 is open at www.digitalfinanceafrica.co.za with early bird tickets available and a 50% discount using the code SAVE50@DFA. The event offers unparalleled learning opportunities, a curated exhibition floor, premium networking lounges, and is a platform for fostering innovation, security, and financial inclusion in Africa's fintech and banking sectors.
