Africa Connect | Cape Town
Who’s Building Africa’s Digital Financial Future?
A look back at 2025. A look ahead to 2026 and beyond.
Thurs, 27 Nov 2025 | 06:00 – 22:00
Innovation City, Cape Town
Who We Are
Building Africa’s Next Wave of Builders
AFRICA CONN3CT brings together the people shaping Africa’s financial future.
Our curated events unite senior leaders across banking, fintech, digital assets, payments, and regulation—creating a trusted environment where meaningful conversations turn into real partnerships.
Built on high-signal programming and a no-nonsense ethos, AFRICA CONN3CT has become the go-to platform for brands and operators who want to reach influential decision-makers, understand emerging trends, and build long-term relationships across Africa’s fast-growing financial ecosystem.
Engaged
Under Management
Featured Speakers
Deon Smith
Global Head of Product, Ninety One
Christo De Wit
Country Manager, Luno
Samukele Mkhize
Country Compliance Head at Binance
Blake Player
Head of Growth at VALR
Brenton Naicker
Principal & Head of Growth (Africa), CV VC
Sergio Barbosa
Founder of FUTUREBANK
Rob Downes
Head of Digital Delivery & Digital Assets, Absa
Robert Cousins
Head Of Global Markets Client Digital Solutions at ABSA CIB
Sean Emery
Founder and CEO at RainFin
Johan Bosini
Partner at Quona Capital
Kamogelo Mosime
Country Manager at Yellowcard
Hank Coetzee
Strategic Partnerships, VALR
What to Expect
High-Signal Conversations
Connect with senior leaders across banking, fintech, digital assets, compliance, and investment in a curated environment built for honest, impactful dialogue.
Expert Panels & Fireside Chats
Hear from operators, regulators, and investors who offer practical insight—not theory—into the shifts shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
Meaningful Partnerships
Build relationships that evolve naturally into long-term collaboration between institutions, founders, and ecosystem leaders.
Premium Venues & Experience
Hosted in trusted, high-quality venues across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and beyond—creating an atmosphere designed for clarity, connection, and focus.
Ecosystem Partners
Our Team
Events Gallery
Upcoming
Events
26
March 2026 | South Africa
AFRICA CONN3CT - Cape Town
Who’s Building Africa’s Digital Financial Future?
A look back at 2025. A look ahead to 2026 and beyond.
After our first successful event in Johannesburg, AFRICA CONN3CT is closing out the year with our final event of 2025 right here, at home in Cape Town - with an exclusive evening in partnership with Sumsub.
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April 2026 | Eastern Cape
Building Africa’s Digital Financial Future
Who’s Building Africa’s Digital Financial Future?
A look back at 2025. A look ahead to 2026 and beyond.
After our first successful event in Johannesburg, AFRICA CONN3CT is closing out the year with our final event of 2025 right here, at home in Cape Town - with an exclusive evening in partnership with Sumsub.
Aftermovie
What Industry Leaders Are Saying
As a speaker, I appreciated how well-prepared the team was. The panel questions were smart, the moderators were great, and the audience asked serious questions. It felt like a high-calibre room from start to finish.
You can tell AFRICA CONN3CT was built by people who understand the industry. The panels were sharp, the topics were relevant, and the people in the room were senior. I actually learned new things and made solid connections.
As a speaker, I appreciated how well-prepared the team was. The panel questions were smart, the moderators were great, and the audience asked serious questions. It felt like a high-calibre room from start to finish.
