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Beyond Banking Conference 9 June 2026

The Monocle GIBS Beyond Banking conference is an annual event that brings together the smartest brains across the banking industry to discuss, share, and debate the leading industry trends, challenges and opportunities.  

Our Host

The event will be hosted by renowned financial journalist, Michael Avery. Bringing nearly two decades of experience reporting on financial markets, his expertise in articulating complex financial topics with clarity and insight are sure to lend both depth and distinction to the proceedings.

Michael Avery

This year’s event will build on the success of previous events with a lineup of banking executives, regulators, and industry experts.

Featured Speakers

Azhar Said

Capitec Bank, Chief Data Officer

Dr. Rashad Cassim

South African Reserve Bank, Deputy Governor

Dr Mark Nasila

FNB, Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Cheslyn Jacobs

GoTyme Bank, CEO

Nicky Weimar

Nedbank, Chief Economist

David Buckham

Monocle Solutions, Founder & CEO

The 2026 conference will take place on the 9th of June at the GIBS campus in Illovo and will be an opportunity to network, debate and learn alongside other giants of the industry.  

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