Stream 1: Leadership

LEADERSHIP: STREAM 1

09:00 SOLUTIONS TO THE KEY CFO CHALLENGES
In this session, Leslie Marie, Regional Financial Lead, Workday South Africa, looks at 6 key finance challenges and how the CFO of the Future can solve these and so shape business direction and strategy.
10:00 THE X FACTOR FOR C-SUITE SUCCESS
Author KC Rottok Chesaina CA(SA) interviews an experienced finance and tech panel on: Decision-making under pressure; Dealing with Boards; and Things I Wish I knew before joining the C-Suite. The panel includes JSE Group CFO, Glenn Fullerton CA(SA) of Nampak Limited, CloudTech leader and MD, Sandra Crous, PaySpace, and Manuel Rodrigues CA(SA), Director, Matswani Capital, who was also previously SAICA’s Overall Winner of the Top 35 Under 35 Awards.
11:00 API BANKING: BRINGING BANKING INTO THE HEART OF YOUR FINANCE SYSTEMS
Presented by Devina Maharaj, Head: API Channel, Investec
12:00 INTEGRATING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING ON A DIGITALLY-ENABLED PLATFORM
As sustainability reporting becomes more integrated across different disciplines within your business, the need for process-driven automated reporting on a collaborative platform becomes an essential business tool. Deloitte and global tech company Workiva showcase the art of the possible with their connected reporting and ESG reporting solutions taking you all the way from data collection to last-mile internal and external reporting. Mark Hoffman CA(SA), Partner, Deloitte leads a panel that includes Kreston Govender CA(SA), Solutions Consultant, Workiva, Thomas Lee, EMEA Sales Consultant, Workiva and Avhurengwi Nengovhela, Head of Sustainability, Petra Diamonds
13:00 CAREER CONVERSATION : USING YOUR FINANCE SKILLS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR PATH
In this session, Waldek Wasowicz CA(SA), CEO, PKF South Africa interviews a panel including Patricia Stock CA(SA), SAICA’s incoming CEO, and Niki Giles CA(SA), CFO, Sygnia, about their own recent career changes and what should influence your decision-making about a new career opportunity.
14:00 TEAMS TO TRIBES:
Humans are pack animals. We naturally organize in tribes. Healthy teams and strong tribes get things done and win the day.
Sadly the 21st century has been termed The Lonely Century, and loneliness the underlying devasting pandemic creating chaos in lives and businesses.
Building a strong team to carry your organisation’s culture takes intention and hard work. This keynote highlights the most important factors when building a team and will give your leaders anchors to start guiding them forward on this vital journey. Pierre du Plessis, Founder, Be Brave Consulting

Stream 2: Technology

TECHNOLOGY: STREAM 2

09:00 LET’S GET REAL ABOUT AI
AI is presented as the next disruptor, a major game-changer for both organisations and individuals. But, what does this mean for your business? It’s important to be aware of both the potential benefits and risks of AI as we continue to develop and use this technology.
Digicloud Africa will delve into the current AI hype and elaborate on what it is, what it’s not, and how better business can be done on Google Cloud with a well thought out AI change management strategy. Gregory MacLennan CA(SA), CEO, DigiCloud Africa
10:00 A TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP IN FINANCE
This presentation will look at the future of work and the trends shaping the evolving practice and business workplace, and how you can be prepared for the coming change. Presented by Radlin Wagner, Senior Success Manager, Sage
11:00 CUSTOMISATION vs AUTOMATION & THE IMPACT ON YOUR TIME
What to look for – and to look out for – when choosing software to make reporting and planning more efficient. Alwyn Pretorius, General Manager, Infinitus Reporting, presents this session.
12:00 SYNCING THE CIO & CFO GOALS
In this session, we’ll consider the conversations and decisions between the Finance & IT Executives of a growing disrupter bank. We’ll consider Cost v Building Tech; the return on spend; budgeting; and cyber resilience, among other areas. Line Wiid CA(SA), CFO, Bank Zero and Gita Daya, CIO, Bank Zero
13:00 THE FUTURE IS HERE
Optimism is a strategy for building a better future. All we need to do is study successful countries and duplicate what they have done. Progress is a choice and technology can solve anything. This session will be presented by one of South Africa’s foremost financial services and digital entrepreneurs, and who was at the helm of FNB when it was named the “World’s Most Innovative Bank” in 2012. Michael Jordaan, Co-Founder, Bank Zero
14:00 THE EVERLECTRIC STORY
A fascinating discussion on the future of electric vehicles in South Africa by a Chartered Accountant versed in this disrupter industry. In this session, we’ll look at core solutions like: Deals & Fundraising; Breaking down buyer perceptions (fuel v electric); Creating data & cost solutions in an industry affected by load shedding and high maintenance costs.
Ndia Magadagela CA(SA), Co-Founder, Everlectric
14:45 – 16:00 DRINKS RECEPTION

Stream 3: Business Growth

BUSINESS GROWTH: STREAM 3

09:00 SELLING PRODUCTS ONLINE
Whether selling services, knowledge or products, having an e-commerce capability is essential for any business in today’s business environment. Fred Roed is the CEO of Heavy Chef, a 40,000+ learning community for entrepreneurs. Heavy Chef recently published the best-selling book Selling Products Online. In this punchy session, Fred Roed will share three insights to how to successfully sell your wares online. This will be an invaluable session for SMEs and Small Practices intent on growth.
10:00 HOW BUSINESSES CAN LEVERAGE DATA TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT AND GROWTH
African born ride-hailing firm, Yassir, has grown to over 3 million people and 40,000 partners in all its markets. Tim Kiluba, formerly Head of Core Operations at Uber and also a CA(SA), discusses the risks and opportunities in growing business throughout Africa, and the essential role that data plays in strategic growth.
Timothy Kiluba CA(SA), General Manager, Yassir
11:00 STORYTELLING THAT ALIGNS BRAND WITH BUSINESS
Former Chartered Accountant turned Storyteller, Michael Charton, talks to one of South Africa’s leading Advertising and Marketing guru’s, Xolisa Dyeshana of Joe Public, as they unpack how best to tell a company’s story – its brand values, mission, and vision – in a way that will best resonate with its target audience.
12:00 UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION THROUGH TECH
Continuing a critical discussion from Finance Leaders 2022, the debate on how education can be attainable, affordable and driven by modern tech is moved forward by Vincent Motholo CA(SA), CFO, University of Cape Town and Rob Paddock, Founder and Entrepreneur of Valenture Institute and GetSmarter. Facilitated by Zinhle Novazi, Director, Heavy Chef Foundation
13:00 THE INVIGILATOR APP STORY
Partnering with Corporates (and Data Opportunities) : Previous Top 35-under-35 winner and the founder and CEO of the Invigilator App, Nic Riemer CA(SA), talks through his company’s rapid expansion, as well as some tough lessons and decisions along the way.
14:00 THE YUPPIECHEF JOURNEY: THE COURAGE TO INNOVATE
Innovation is not just about creative ideas. It’s about having the courage to go against the flow, like dropping out of University, starting an eCommerce business in 2006, and opening physical stores in 2017. Andrew Smith, Co-Founder, Yuppiechef & Executive Director, Moa Holdings.
14:45 – 16:00 DRINKS RECEPTION

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