Dates: 7 to 9 July 2026 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
In an era defined by economic uncertainty and rising interest rates, CFOs are under immense pressure to deliver sharper insights with fewer resources. Beyond traditional fiscal management, finance teams must now evolve their culture, capabilities, and leadership to address expanding responsibilities across ESG, compliance, and enterprise strategy.
The 9th Annual CFO Africa serves as the premier platform for finance leaders from across the continent to exchange practical strategies, challenge conventional thinking, and redefine the future of leadership. This event offers a front-row seat to the conversations shaping Africa’s next generation of financial decision-makers.
Key Modules and Learning Highlights
The summit focuses on the intersection of strategic intelligence and operational excellence through several critical themes:
- Strategic Hedging and Exposure Management: Navigating FX, inflation, and supply chain volatility.
- Finance Transformation and AI: Moving beyond automation toward true strategic intelligence.
- Governance and Regulatory Readiness: Preparing for the transition from King IV to King V.
- Enterprise Strategy and Value Creation: Expanding the role of finance beyond traditional reporting.
- The CFO to CEO Mindset: Developing executive leadership for broader organisational impact.
- Mental Health and Leadership Resilience: Managing stress and decision fatigue in high-pressure finance roles.
Featuring Finance and Business Leaders Driving Change
Be inspired by over 25 senior leaders shaping the future of financial leadership, including:
- Susanne Swaniker: Group Financial Controller, De Beers, United Kingdom
- Ziphozihle Wonci: Chief Financial Officer, Schneider Electric, Johannesburg
- Chembe Chakalashi: Chief Financial Officer, Citi, Zambia
- Loshni Naidoo: Chief Sustainability Officer, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
- Dr Mark Nasila: Chief Data and Analytics Officer, FNB, South Africa
- Victor Sesere: CFO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
- Rivoningo Ntlemo: Director of FP&A Value Chains, The Coca-Cola Company
- Tendai Matore: Acting CFO, South African Broadcasting Corporation
Exclusive Post-Conference Workshop: AI-Enabled Finance
Date: 9 July 2026 | 09:00 to 17:00 Facilitator: Godfrey W. Kyama, Digitalization Consultant and UN Accredited Specialist
As artificial intelligence transforms global finance functions, CFOs must move from experimentation to practical implementation. This intensive full-day masterclass provides a structured roadmap to help finance leaders integrate AI responsibly, improve operational efficiency, and unlock measurable business value through hands-on activities and real-world use cases.
Why You Should Attend
- Strengthen Resilience: Improve forecasting, liquidity, and risk management in volatile markets.
- Master AI Integration: Understand how analytics are transforming executive decision-making.
- Regulatory Foresight: Prepare your organisation for evolving governance expectations.
- Strategic Networking: Gain practical tools from peers to lead finance transformation with confidence.
Exclusive Subscriber Offer: Members of Mediaexpose are entitled to a 15% Discount on the registration fee. To claim your exclusive member discount, please register with Sanjida Akter at sanjidaa@marcusevanskl.com.
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