BY INVITATION ONLY
10DX SOUTH AFRICA SUMMIT - EXECUTIVE DINNER EDITION
Overview
A leadership gathering under the 10DX Summit Series, connecting South Africa’s senior banking and technology executives for an evening of insight and peer exchange.
Part of the 10DX Summit Series, this Executive Dinner brings together a select circle of banking leaders to discuss the modernisation of payments infrastructure — a strategic priority shaping the future of financial services in South Africa and beyond.
Theme
Modernising Payments Infrastructure for Africa's Digital Economy:
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, banks face increasing pressure to modernise legacy systems, improve interoperability, and strengthen operational resilience. This leadership dinner brings together South Africa’s senior banking executives to discuss how institutions are building next-generation payment architectures that drive inclusion, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Through open conversation among peers, participants will share perspectives on infrastructure modernisation and the strategic trade-offs shaping the future of payments.
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, banks face increasing pressure to modernise legacy systems, improve interoperability, and strengthen operational resilience. This leadership dinner brings together South Africa’s senior banking executives to discuss how institutions are building next-generation payment architectures that drive inclusion, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Through open conversation among peers, participants will share perspectives on infrastructure modernisation and the strategic trade-offs shaping the future of payments.
Audience
Participation is by invitation only and limited to CIOs, CTOs, COOs, Heads of Payments, and senior digital transformation leaders from South Africa’s leading banks. Chatham House Rules apply to ensure open, trust-based dialogue.
Agenda
18:30 - 19:00
Welcome Drinks Reception
Guests arrive for a relaxed networking reception with refreshments - an opportunity to connect with peers before the seated dinner begins.
19:00 - 19:15
Welcome Note & Host Remarks
A brief welcome from the host, followed by context-setting for the evening's discussion.
19:15 - 21:00
Executive Roundtable Dinner
A three-course dinner with open conversation among banking leaders, focusing on key priorities shaping payments modernisation:
• Legacy system transformation and migration strategies
• Interoperability challenges and emerging regional standards
• Building resilience in real-time payment systems
• Balancing innovation with regulatory and compliance demands
• Legacy system transformation and migration strategies
• Interoperability challenges and emerging regional standards
• Building resilience in real-time payment systems
• Balancing innovation with regulatory and compliance demands
21:00 - 21:05
Closing Remarks
A short thank-you and closing note from the host.
Location
The Grillhouse, Sandton
Set in the heart of Sandton's business district, The Grillhouse is one of Johannesburg's most established venues for executive gatherings. Its private dining rooms offer the privacy and professional atmosphere suited to senior-level conversation - a familiar setting for leaders who value focus and discretion.
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