CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026 Set to Convene Finance Leaders in Johannesburg on 17 September

With the CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026 just weeks away, senior finance and business leaders from across the country are preparing to gather in Johannesburg on 17 September 2026 to examine how finance leadership is evolving in an increasingly digital, data-driven, and unpredictable business environment. Taking place at Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg, the 27th edition of the CFO Leadership Summit South Africa is expected to bring together 200+ CFOs, Finance Directors, Group Finance Executives, Controllers, Treasury Leaders, Risk & Compliance Heads, Tax Leaders, Digital Finance Experts, business leaders, and technology innovators for a day of strategic discussions, peer networking, and knowledge exchange. As organisations continue to navigate economic uncertainty, cost pressures, evolving regulations, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the summit will focus on how finance leaders can strengthen financial resilience while using technology and data to create greater business value. The Countdown to a New Era of Finance Leadership The role of the CFO is undergoing significant transformation. Beyond financial stewardship and compliance, finance leaders are increasingly expected to influence enterprise strategy, drive operational efficiency, improve forecasting, manage risk, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. The upcoming summit will provide a platform for finance leaders to discuss these changing responsibilities and share practical experiences around building agile, technology-enabled finance functions. Key conversations will focus on how organisations are using AI, automation, predictive analytics, real-time FP&A, intelligent treasury management, and financial data to improve decision-making and respond more effectively to changing market conditions. Key Conversations Ahead: The summit’s agenda will bring together finance experts and business leaders to explore some of the most pressing priorities facing today’s CFOs, including:

• Building Financial Agility in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable economic environment
• Strengthening Cash Flow and Liquidity Management while controlling costs and improving financial efficiency
• Advancing FP&A through predictive analytics, scenario planning, and real-time financial intelligence
• Leveraging AI and Automation to transform finance operations and enhance productivity
• Repositioning the CFO as a Growth Architect through strategic capital allocation and value creation
• Strengthening Governance, Risk and Compliance while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment
• Integrating ESG and Sustainable Finance into long-term profitability and business strategy
• Driving Finance Transformation through digital technologies, analytics, ERP, and intelligent automation

The discussions are designed to move beyond theoretical conversations, giving delegates practical perspectives on how leading organisations are approaching finance transformation and responding to emerging business challenges. Insights from Leading Finance Executives: The summit will feature senior finance leaders representing some of South Africa’s prominent organisations, providing delegates with an opportunity to learn from executives who are actively shaping the future of finance. The confirmed speaker line-up includes:

• Mikaeel Tayob- Regional CFO, Bridgestone Middle East & Africa
• Polani Sokombela- Chief Financial Officer, Auditor-General of South Africa
• Qiniso Mthembu- Chief Financial Officer, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
• Akesh Bansee- Chief Financial Officer, Unilever
• Bradley Wentzel- Chief Financial Officer, Barloworld Equipment

Through keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive sessions, these finance leaders will share perspectives on financial strategy, technology adoption, risk, innovation, and the changing expectations placed on modern finance functions. More Than a Conference: A Meeting Point for Finance Leadership With the event approaching, the summit is set to provide an important meeting point for South Africa’s finance community, enabling senior executives to connect with peers, exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and explore emerging technologies and solutions. The networking environment will also bring finance leaders together with experts and solution providers across AI, FP&A, treasury, ERP, analytics, automation, ESG, risk management, and digital finance transformation. As organisations move towards more intelligent and digitally enabled finance functions, the summit will offer an opportunity for decision-makers to assess emerging trends, exchange practical ideas, and identify strategies that can support stronger financial performance and sustainable growth. CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026 With the event now fast approaching, the CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026 is positioned to bring together some of the country’s leading finance minds for a focused day of strategic conversations and executive networking. The summit will provide finance leaders with a platform to explore how intelligent finance can strengthen organisational resilience, enable better decisions, and position finance at the centre of business transformation. Event Details Event: CFO Leadership Summit South Africa 2026 Edition: 27th Edition Theme: Intelligent Finance for a Digital-First Economy Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Venue: Focus Rooms – Universe, Johannesburg, South Africa Expected Attendance: 200+ senior finance and business leaders Website: https://cfoleadershipsummit.com/south-africa/