• QUBE Events’ Africa Payments & RegTech Forum gathers 400+ professionals to explore payments and RegTech trends shaping Africa’s financial future
• Key topics include blockchain, AI, fraud prevention, ESG reporting, and sustainable payment innovations
• Sessions feature hybrid delivery with keynotes, panels, and interactive discussions across compliance and technology tracks
• The date is September 4th, 2025, and the place is Johannesburg, South Africa

QUBE Events’ Africa Payments & RegTech Forum is scheduled for 4 September 2025 at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, promises a premier gathering for leaders in payments and regulatory technology across Africa and beyond. This forum convenes over 40 keynote speakers and more than 400 industry professionals drawn from over 100 companies, delivering 1,000 minutes of focused content designed for senior executives and strategic decision-makers.

Key sessions will explore the transforming payments landscape in Africa, featuring deep dives into decentralized finance, integrated identity tokens, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud technologies Privacy, ethics, and cybersecurity are also central, with conference dialogues examining consumer data protection, risk and fraud management, and AI-driven ethical considerations.

The forum’s RegTech and compliance track will shine a light on automation of compliance management, financial crime prevention, cost-efficiency, and transparency enhancements using cutting-edge technologies. Dedicated sessions address sustainable payment solutions, RegTech-enabled ESG reporting, digital fraud trends, cryptocurrency forensics, biometric authentication, and the future of cross-border regulatory cooperation.

With tickets are now available for USD 230 on the official event website, the Africa Payments & RegTech Forum delivers a hybrid event model, combining in-person and virtual elements to ensure global reach while maintaining interactive depth. It aims to bolster thought leadership, generate qualified B2B leads, and enhance brand visibility in front of a targeted audience. Sponsors benefit from tailored packages, including keynote or panel slots, pre-qualified meetings, marketing campaigns, exhibition booths, and PR exposure.

This forum represents a pivotal opportunity to explore the evolving payments ecosystem, understand how RegTech is reshaping compliance, and network meaningfully with influential financial and regulatory professionals in Africa.

Speakers and Agenda

The list of speakers at QUBE Events’ upcoming Africa Payments & RegTech Forum in Johannesburg hasn’t been announced yet. If you would like to contribute, you are welcome to apply as a speaker here.

Structured formats, including keynote addresses, interactive panels, ‘disruptive challenger’ sessions, and fireside chats, will be centered around such topics as:

• Biometrics in payment authentication, including behavioural analytics and regulatory considerations
• Blockchain, tokenization, and crypto’s regulatory and financial market impact in 2025
• Data protection and AI-driven fraud detection technologies
• Emerging trends in payments and regulatory technology innovation
• Evolution of Africa’s digital payments ecosystem and key market developments
• Exploring sustainable payments, green consumer incentives, and future eco-fintech models
• Future regulatory frameworks supporting cross-border payments and emerging fintech risks
• Modern strategies for advancing financial inclusion using data, analytics, and cross-sector partnerships
• RegTech for ESG transparency, data standardization, and risk mitigation
• Regulatory harmonization for 2025 and beyond
• Today’s digital fraud and financial crime trends, with emphasis on crypto forensics and cyber resilience
• And more. The complete detailed agenda is available here.

In a Nutshell

• When: September 4th, 2025
• Where: Hilton Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Tickets here, use promo code qube10 for 10% off
• Additional information: info@qubevents.com