Registration Opens for the Emerging Threats Conference 2026

Registration is officially open for the Emerging Threats Conference 2026, taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways.

Bringing together senior executives, regulators, risk professionals, compliance leaders, technology experts, and policymakers, the conference will explore the rapidly evolving threats and opportunities transforming the financial services sector.

Under the theme, "Navigating the Next Frontier: Emerging Threats Shaping Financial Services," the event will provide practical insights into the challenges institutions face in an increasingly digital, interconnected, and highly regulated environment.

Conference Topics

The one-day conference will address critical topics including:

Artificial Intelligence governance and compliance

Cybersecurity, fraud, and digital resilience

Data privacy and responsible innovation

Open Banking and third-party ecosystem risks

Financial crime and evolving regulatory expectations

Climate, geopolitical, and operational risks impacting financial institutions

Building Resilient Financial Institutions

As financial services organisations accelerate digital transformation, the ability to anticipate and manage emerging risks has become a strategic imperative.

The Emerging Threats Conference 2026 aims to foster collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and equip leaders with practical strategies to build resilient and future-ready institutions.

"The pace of technological change and the complexity of modern risks require leaders to think beyond traditional frameworks. This conference provides a platform for the industry to engage in meaningful conversations about the threats that will define the next decade of financial services," said the conference organisers.

Event Programme

The event will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, case studies, and interactive discussions with leading voices from banking, insurance, regulation, technology, and academia.

Registration

Registration is now open, and delegates are encouraged to secure their places early as attendance is expected to be strong.