Industry Leaders to Convene at the 4th Annual Conduct Risk Conference 2026

Umbono Conferences and Events is proud to announce the return of its flagship 4th Annual Conduct Risk Conference 2026, taking place on 11–12 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, with a hybrid attendance option for regional and international delegates.

As financial markets navigate heightened regulatory scrutiny, rapid digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, and the accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence, conduct risk has never been more critical to institutional resilience and public trust. This year’s conference will bring together senior regulators, Chief Risk Officers, compliance leaders, board members, academics, and policymakers from across South Africa and the SADC region to address the most pressing conduct-related challenges facing the industry.

Under the 2026 theme of ethical leadership and innovation in a digital-first financial ecosystem, the conference will explore:

• AI, automation, and data-driven conduct risk
• Customer outcomes, fair value, and vulnerability
• FinTech, open finance, and ecosystem risk
• Conduct risk in investment strategies and asset management
• A thought-provoking CRO panel discussion: “What Keeps CROs Awake at Night?”, reflecting on resilience in an era of disruption marked by cyber threats, trade tensions, and technological risk

Now in its fourth year, the Conduct Risk Conference has established itself as a trusted platform for meaningful dialogue, peer benchmarking, and practical insights that go beyond theory to actionable strategy.

“Conduct risk is no longer a compliance exercise; it is a strategic imperative,” says Thunile Nkosi, Founder and Managing Director of Umbono Conferences and Events. “As financial institutions embrace AI and digital transformation, the conversation must shift toward accountability, culture, and sustainable customer outcomes. This conference creates the space for honest engagement between regulators and industry leaders to shape the future responsibly.”

Delegates can expect high-level networking opportunities, robust panel discussions, peer-to-peer exchanges, and forward-looking insights tailored to the African market context.

Register here https://umbonosa.co.za/conduct-risk-conference-2026-registration/ 

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