14 Industry Leaders Confirmed for the AI Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026

ByTrade Conferences International

Trade Conferences International (TCI) is pleased to announce that 14 expert speakers have already been confirmed for the AI Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026, taking place on 18–19 November 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Sandton.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the financial services landscape, the conference will bring together regulators, legal experts, technology leaders, governance specialists, compliance professionals, and business executives to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI adoption.

The event will focus on the practical realities of AI governance, regulatory compliance, ethical AI, risk management, accountability, and responsible innovation within the financial sector.

Our Speaker Faculty includes:

• Sipho Mthombeni – Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Google South Africa

• Ayanda Ngcebetsha – Technology and AI Leader, Microsoft South Africa

• Xolile Majija – Media, Digital Transformation and Technology Executive

• Nicky Verd – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Fit Global

• Liezl Groenewald – Chief Executive Officer, The Ethics Institute

• Amit Dayal – Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

• Advocate Dirontsho Mohale – Director and Legal Practitioner, Baakedi Professional Practice

• Kudzai Chaka – Chief Executive Officer, KC Compliance

• Venolan Naidoo – Partner, Fasken

• Jabu Mashiane – Attorney, Banking and Financial Services Specialist

• Lavine Singh – Chief Executive Officer, Singularity Data Solutions

• Ziyanda Kitantou – Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and AI Governance Specialist

• Jualanda Brink – Managing Director, Vectorlight

• Calinka Murray – Director, Technology & Innovation Practice, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The conference programme is being designed to address some of the most pressing questions facing financial institutions today:

  • How should organisations govern AI responsibly?
  • What does AI compliance look like in practice?
  • How can businesses manage AI-related risks and regulatory obligations?
  • What role should human oversight play in AI-driven decision-making?
  • How can South Africa balance innovation, accountability, and public trust?

The AI Regulation & Compliance Conference 2026 will provide attendees with practical insights, real-world case studies, and expert perspectives to help organisations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

With artificial intelligence rapidly moving from experimentation to implementation, the conference offers a unique platform for the financial sector to engage with the people helping shape the future of AI governance, regulation, and compliance in South Africa.

Further speaker announcements and programme updates will be released in the coming weeks.

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