The Emerging Threats Conference 2026 Agenda Has Been Revealed - Preparing Financial Services for What's Next

The financial services industry is navigating one of the most transformative periods in its history. Artificial intelligence is changing the way organisations operate, cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication, fraud is becoming increasingly technology-driven, and regulatory expectations are growing alongside rapid digital innovation.

In this environment, managing risk is no longer about responding to isolated events, it's about anticipating what's next and building resilience across every aspect of the organisation.

It is with this in mind that we are excited to unveil the agenda for the Emerging Threats Conference 2026, taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, South Africa.

The conference has been designed to bring together leaders from across the financial services ecosystem including banks, insurers, fintechs, regulators, technology providers, and risk professionals to explore the emerging threats that will shape the future of the industry.

What to Expect

This year's agenda focuses on the strategic issues demanding the attention of boards, executives, and risk leaders.

• AI-Driven Fraud & Deepfakes: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Financial Crime
• Payments Modernisation: Managing Innovation and Risk
• Data Privacy & AI Compliance
• AI, Competition & Economic Inclusion
• Are Financial Institutions Ready for the Next Cyber Crisis?

The Emerging Threats Conference is designed to encourage practical conversations that extend beyond theory. Delegates can expect real-world case studies, expert perspectives, and actionable strategies that can be applied within their own organisations.

Whether your focus is risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, legal, data privacy, operational resilience, audit, or digital transformation, the agenda has been curated to address the challenges facing financial institutions today while preparing for those on the horizon.

Join the Conversation

As emerging risks continue to reshape the financial services landscape, collaboration and knowledge-sharing have never been more important. We invite you to join industry leaders and peers for a day of insightful discussions, practical learning, and valuable networking.

The conversations we have today will help shape the resilience, innovation, and success of tomorrow's financial institutions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Emerging Threats Conference 2026.

Visit our website for more information on the conference and how to register (www.umbonosa.co.za)