Following the success of the previous AI Regulation & Compliance Conference that was hosted last year at Indaba Hotel, 2025, we are pleased to announce that, Trade Conferences International (TCI) is bringing you this premier event, It will once again bring together the driving forces and key-decision makers in the industry, regulators, policymakers, financial institutions, legal experts, technology leaders, academics, and compliance professionals to address the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.

As the use of AI increases across the business and financial sectors, organizations are faced with a lot of pressure to ensure that innovation is balanced with responsible governance, regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, and consumer protection. While South Africa continues to develop its approach to AI regulation, global frameworks such as the European Union’s AI Act are shaping international standards and influencing policy discussions across Africa.

The AI Regulation & Compliance Conference will explore how organizations can navigate emerging regulatory requirements while leveraging AI to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and economic growth. With AI becoming a key element of decision-making, risk management, customer engagement, fraud detection, and financial services, the need for thorough governance frameworks has never been greater.

The conference will examine key developments in AI regulation, governance, compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, ethical AI, algorithmic accountability, transparency, risk management, and responsible innovation. Discussions will also focus on practical strategies for implementing AI governance structures that align with both local and international regulatory expectations.

South Africa’s financial and banking sector leads the country in using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This market is expected to grow by 33.5% annually, with Generative AI in finance projected to reach USD 311.1 million by 2033. South Africa is positioned to become a significant player in the global AI economy, with AI expected to contribute largely to economic growth across South Africa and the African continent. As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their operations, collaboration between regulators, industry leaders, and technology experts will be essential to building trustworthy, secure, and inclusive AI ecosystems.

In this light, the programme will cover valuable insights, and update in the current state of the AI Regulations landscape ranging from AI regulation, governance, compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, ethical AI, algorithmic accountability, transparency, risk management, and responsible innovation.

Trade Conferences International invites all prospective speakers to come and address at second instalment of the AI Regulations Conference which will be hosted on the 18-19 November 2026, at the Indaba Hotel.