Intelligent Finance for a Digital-First Economy

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, 3 July 2026: As organisations across South Africa adopt digital technologies, accelerate digital initiatives, advance digital capabilities, navigate economic uncertainty, and adapt to an increasingly data-driven business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved far beyond traditional financial stewardship. Today’s finance leaders are expected to guide capital allocation, strengthen liquidity management, improve forecasting accuracy through FP&A and predictive analytics, oversee enterprise risk, and lead the adoption of AI and digital finance technologies that support informed business decision-making.

The CFO Leadership Summit South Africa, taking place on 17 September 2026 at Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg, is set to convene South Africa’s prominent finance leaders, CFOs, and industry experts to discuss how CFOs are strengthening financial resilience, improving capital efficiency, modernising finance operations, and preparing organisations for an increasingly data-driven economy. As one of the region’s prominent gatherings of finance executives, the summit will bring together over 200 CFOs, Finance Directors, Group Finance Executives, Controllers, Treasury Leaders, Risk & Compliance Heads, Tax Leaders, Digital Finance Experts, business leaders, and technology innovators to explore the strategies, technologies, and leadership approaches shaping the future of finance.

Designed as a major platform for sharing insights and executive networking, the summit will facilitate discussions among senior finance professionals, industry experts, and solution providers committed to supporting finance transformation. Through keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain practical insights into AI-powered finance, modern FP&A, treasury optimisation, automation, ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Redefining Finance Leadership in the Digital Era

South African organisations are navigating economic uncertainty, rising operating costs, evolving regulatory requirements, and rapid advances in AI and automation. As finance teams respond to these challenges, CFOs are increasingly focused on improving forecasting accuracy, optimising liquidity, strengthening governance, and using real-time financial data to support faster business decisions. The summit has been designed to showcase practical case studies, implementation strategies, and lessons from organisations leading finance transformation.

With an agenda focused on emerging finance trends designed for finance and business leaders, the summit will spotlight the key trends transforming modern finance.

Strategic discussions will include

Architecting Financial Agility in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable economic landscape
Managing Cash Flow, Controlling Costs, and Optimising Liquidity Through Intelligent, Data-Driven Financial Strategies to Navigate Persistent Inflationary and High-Cost Business Environments
Advancing Precision Finance through Real-Time FP&A, Predictive Analytics, and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Redefining the CFO’s Role as a Growth Architect through strategic capital allocation and value creation
Evolving from a compliance function into a source of competitive advantage
Integrating ESG and Sustainable Finance to drive long-term profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency beyond regulatory compliance

These discussions will provide finance leaders with practical approaches to improving forecasting accuracy, strengthening liquidity, modernising finance operations, adopting AI responsibly, and supporting sustainable business growth.

A Platform Where Finance Leaders Drive Business Transformation

The summit will feature a notable line-up of experienced CFOs, senior finance executives, digital transformation leaders, and industry experts representing some of South Africa’s most respected organisations. As a CFO Summit, the event will provide delegates with case studies on finance automation, AI adoption, FP&A modernisation, treasury management, ESG reporting,

regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Beyond the conference sessions, the event will offer networking opportunities, enabling senior executives to establish professional connections, exchange ideas with peers, explore AI, FP&A, treasury, ERP, analytics, and finance automation solutions.

Learn from South Africa’s prominent Finance Visionaries

Mikaeel Tayob- Regional CFO, Bridgestone Middle East & Africa
Polani Sokombela- Chief Financial Officer, Auditor-General of South Africa
Qiniso Mthembu– Chief Financial Officer, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Akesh Bansee- Chief Financial Officer, Unilever
Bradley Wentzel- Chief Financial Officer, Barloworld Equipment

Event Details

Event: CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026

Date: 17 September 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue: Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg, South Africa

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