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.
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.