Pre-Conference Masterclass Workshop

Wednesday, 24th August 2022 | 08:00hrs – 17:30hrs CAT (+02:00 GMT)

Session A: 09:00 – 11:00 hrs. CAT (+02:00 GMT)

How to build a world class processing platform?

Workshop Leader


Manav Mehra
Group Head of Innovation & Architecture
Network International

Richard Kadiaka
Regional Head – Issuer Processing Solutions
Network International

Workshop Program

  • How to select best in class systems
  • How to architect and integrate the platform
  • How to build standard products and solutions
  • How to be nimble and adaptable to change
  • How to manage compliance and regulations
  • How to build resilience, reliability and availability
  • How to enable a partner / fintech ecosystem to build around you
  • How to continuously iterate and strive to improve

Workshop Methodology

  • Brief conceptual overview for each case
  • Exemplary results of tools and methods in practice
  • Learn about best practices by other companies
  • Interactive discussions

Session B: 11:30 – 13:00. Hrs. CAT (+02:00 GMT)

The Relationship between Banks & FinTech’s – Navigating a fast-moving world to drive value

Workshop Leader


Ryde Jones
Head of Banking and Partnerships
DPO South Africa

Workshop Program

  • Introduction – The exponential factor
  • Placement – Leveraging each other’s strengths
  • Education – Cross industry alignment
  • Data – The feedback loop • Q&A

Workshop Methodology

  • Brief conceptual overview for each case
  • Exemplary results of tools and methods in practice
  • Learn about best practices by other companies
  • Interactive discussions

Session C: 14:30 – 17.30 Hrs. CAT (+02:00 GMT)

Talent 4.0

Workshop Leaders


Darren Franks
Co-Founder & Director
Fintech Association of South Africa

Danielle Lawrence
Vice President Operations
Talentinthecloud

Stacey Japhta
Vice President Growth
Talentinthecloud

Workshop Overview

As financial services continue to go through rapid evolution, your talent strategy has never been more important. In this workshop we explore the various strategies around talent acquisition, engagement, experience, diversity & inclusion, retention and employer branding. Led by two of the sectors leading experts on talent, this workshop is designed for anyone involved in the hiring process – from board level executives through to hiring managers.

Workshop Program

  • The evolution of talent and what the different generations actually mean for your business
  • How to not get caught into the trap of just filling jobs?
  • How your business can be more attractive to diverse talent?
  • How to convert your human resources function into a profit center?

Workshop Methodology

  • Brief conceptual overview for each case
  • Exemplary results of tools and methods in practice
  • Learn about best practices by other companies
  • Interactive discussions