The 2026 Finance Indaba has brought together thousands of finance professionals at the Sandton Convention Centre for a day of networking, fresh perspectives and conversations about AI, technology and the future of the finance profession.
The energy is building at the Sandton Convention Centre as thousands of finance professionals gather for the 2026 Finance Indaba, one of the continent’s biggest gatherings for the finance community.
With more than 3,000 finance professionals and industry leaders coming together, the event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies and connect with peers navigating an increasingly complex business environment.
For attendees, the day is about more than stepping away from their daily responsibilities. It is a chance to gain fresh perspectives on the challenges shaping the profession, from geopolitical uncertainty to artificial intelligence and the changing role of finance teams.
Looking ahead at a changing world
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development CFO Irene Singo is looking forward to hearing how finance professionals view the future amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty.
“I’m looking forward to hearing from the future leaders, just to hear where they think we are going with all the politics, the geopolitics, the wars, and what it means for the accounting profession or the finance profession,” she said.
Beyond the discussions, Irene highlighted the value of reconnecting with colleagues and building relationships with people across the profession.
“It’s always a good networking place where everybody you have not seen for some time, you are able to see and engage with,” she said.
AI and technology take centre stage
For Ombud Council CFO Devrani Moonsamy, the Finance Indaba provides an opportunity to share knowledge with fellow finance leaders while exploring the technologies transforming the profession.
“What I hope to learn more about and to take away from the Indaba is to learn more about AI and technology because of the direction the world is going in, where that topic is of utmost importance,” she said.
Devrani is particularly interested in discovering tools and opportunities that can improve the efficiency of finance processes and reporting as organisations respond to technological change.
Her focus reflects a broader conversation across the profession about how finance teams can use technology to streamline processes, strengthen reporting and create more room for strategic decision-making.
Fresh perspectives and meaningful connections
Finance executive Simon Dakalo Mandiwana is also looking forward to stepping away from the day-to-day demands of finance to engage with peers and consider where the profession is heading.
He is particularly interested in how organisations can apply AI practically to improve efficiency, support better decisions and enable finance teams to contribute greater strategic value.
“If I can leave the day with a few new ideas, some different perspectives and meaningful connections, I will consider it very well spent,” he said.
