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Topics to be addressed
▪Rethinking governance in the age of AI: how should South Africa approach AI regulation?
▪Evolving role of law in the Age of AI: balancing risk and innovation
▪AI in the boardroom: assessing AI’s impact, risks and compliance requirements
▪Harnessing AI for ESG compliance: practical use cases and benefits
▪AI and data analytics as engines of risk, compliance, and regulation in the global digital economy
▪Law of AIR "law of artificial intelligence and robotics": legal integrity of data lakes
▪Transforming governance, risk, and compliance with ethical, intelligent, and scalable AI agents
▪Providing assurance in the expanding AI landscape: strategies for trust, accountability, and governance
▪AI policing AI: building autonomous governance systems for the new era of regulation
▪Managing data with an IP strategy
▪Regulation of emerging technologies - how to strike the right balance
▪AI risk in South Africa is not a future problem — it’s already here
▪AI and consumer protection
▪Unlocking business value while keeping customer outcomes front and centre: cracking the
governance code
▪Building responsible and transparent AI: aligning privacy, ethics, and regulation in a digital society
▪Interactive session hosted by Ai Impact: Regulating deepfakes: global approaches to combatting
AI driven manipulation
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4 & 5 November 2025 | Indaba Hotel | Fourways
& Compliance
CONFERENCE 2025
AI Regulation
Attend this event and find out more about the future of AI regulation in
South Africa and what the road ahead holds
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AI Regulation and Compliance Conference 2025
4 & 5 November Indaba Hotel Fourways
The complexity and rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked the need, globally, for legal clarity when it comes to the
effective regulation of AI. Global AI regulation is still in its nascent stages, with a mix of national and regional efforts underway.
While no single, universally binding framework exists, there's a growing trend towards risk-based approaches, emphasizing
human rights, sustainability, transparency, and strong risk management.
AI remains largely unregulated in South Africa and raises great concern over consumer protection.
As the application of AI increases in the interest of business and governments, there is an urgent need to regulate the
development and use of these intelligence systems. It is essential to ensure good practices, ethics and the security and
preservation of sensitive data. AI regulation is crucial for market growth and business credibility.
The EU's AI Act is influencing AI adoption in South Africa by setting a global benchmark for responsible AI development and
deployment, prompting South Africa to consider its own AI regulations. While not directly applicable, the Act's principles,
particularly around risk assessment, data governance, and human oversight, are shaping South African policy discussions and
inspiring a more structured approach to AI regulation.
Continent-wide, Africa is expected to generate US$1.2 trillion from AI innovation by 2030, representing a 5.6% rise in the
continent’s GDP.
Against this backdrop the upcoming AI Regulation & Compliance Conference to be hosted on 4 & 5 November at the Indaba Hotel
Fourways will be uniting key role players from banks, academia, insurance companies, financial services, services providers and
government at one forum to discuss and share insights on how delegates can overcome the challenges / hurdles faced by
financial institutions upon the adoption of AI regulation.
Close to 30 speakers will be addressing topics covering sections such as the AI regulatory landscape, AI regulation risk
challenges, technological innovation vs. regulation, governance compliance & reporting, consumer protection & fraud, data AI
laws and regulation.
As organisers of the annual AML & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference, Trade Conferences International (TCI) is proud to
bring delegates another top regulatory event.
Looking forward seeing you there!
Who should attend?
Professionals’ dealing with amongst others compliance * ethics * automation *
data scientists * regulatory risk * audit * governance * digital innovation * IT * risk *
consumer protection * KYC * technology * fraud * suptech * regtech * cyber security *
digital identity * machine learning * ESG compliance* compliance* policy advocacy *
product development * regulation * supervision * fintech * policy makers *legal *
analytics * strategy * ML* software * architecture *
Organisations that previously attended TCIs regulatory conferences
ABSA Consumer Bank Risk * Barclays Africa Internal Audit * Standard Bank Compliance Business Change Enablement KPMG
Liberty Compliance * Mint Management Technologies * MMI Group * Nedbank Client Onboarding and Regulatory* Enablement *
SAS * Sasfin * South African Reserve Bank * Syntell * Wesbank Regulatory Risk Management * Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr * Consumer
Profile Bureau * ABSA Financial Crime * Assurance * Albaraka Bank Compliance * Deloitte* MultiChoice * Wesbank * Norman Bissett
& Associates * C T-International * African Bank * Ubank * LexisNexis South Africa * Sanlam * Life Personal Finance * Adept Advisory *
GBS Mutual Bank * Hollard Financial Crime Risk * Adaptris Financial Services * Digiata Technology Services * Albaraka Bank *
Investec * Syntell * *TotalSend * Vodacom * WiGroup * Woolworths Financial Service* Yoco Technologies * ACM Compliance *
Banking Association of South Africa * Old Mutual Life Assurance * Adept Advisory * Sabinet SA * Reserve Bank * Westbrooke
Alternative Asset Management* Guardrisk * Sesiro Insurance * Financial Sector Conduct Authority *Semi Capital * IQBusiness *
Discovery Group Compliance * Development Bank of SA * Yoco * Mutual & Federal Risk Finance * Namibia Financial Institutions
Supervisory Authority * Santam Specialised Business * Retail Assist * FNB * Bateleur Software * msg Compliance * MTN * Khumo
Capital * Arc-Solutions * Payprop * FinGlobal * S & P Global * Investec * Adaptris * Old Mutual Insure * Discovery Bank * Glacier
Financial Holdings * Liberty Group *Nedbank *
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Benefits of attending the
2025 AI Regulation and Compliance Conference 2025
Get updated on how to navigate the evolving
landscape of AI regulation, data privacy, and
responsible AI deployment
Gain insights on the market dynamics,
challenges, trends and long-term
opportunities in AI regulation & compliance
Find out more about AI’s long-term impact on
business, society, and innovation
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest
innovation & technological advancements in
AI regulation
Find out how to focus on and overcome AI ethical
issues and governance
Attain a better understanding about the current state of
AI adoption
Learn more about how to integrate AI across an
organization for measurable impact
Network and learn from cutting edge speakers and
regulatory bodies and compliance professionals active in
the AI regulatory environment
Get to know the dynamics around AI risks and
approaches to regulatory complaince
Speaker companies that attended
our previous regulatory conferences
The 10 Countries with the
Most AI Strategies and
Policies
1. United States: 82
2. European Union: 63
3. United Kingdom: 61
4. Australia: 44
5. Germany: 38
6. Portugal: 36
7. Turkey: 36
8. France: 34
9. India: 32
10. Colombia: 30
Source: https://www.aiprm.com/
ai-laws-around-the-world/
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Delegate feedback from our previous regulatory conferences
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South African Reserve BankDiscovery
“The sessions were well organised, I will definitely come
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Sinovuyo Puzi
South African Reserve BankDiscovery
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aligns with Regulators and the speakers aligning to us that
we are not enemies but twins working together ”
Martha Mahlare
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
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we are not enemies but twins working together ”
Martha Mahlare
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
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Monica Peethuu – Naidoo
Altron Fintech
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Altron Fintech
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Momentum Group
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Momentum Group
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FirstRand
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FirstRand
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ABSA Bank
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experts ”
Tshepo Komane
ABSA Bank
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Katlarelo Koosaletse
Sesiro Insurance Company
“Engagement and platform to easily network ”
Katlarelo Koosaletse
Sesiro Insurance Company
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time-keeping”
Shivani Govender
Edge Growth
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time-keeping”
Shivani Govender
Edge Growth
“Relatable discussions ”
Reabetswe Modjadji
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
“Relatable discussions ”
Reabetswe Modjadji
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
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Nasheen Allie
Yoco TechnologiesFNB
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Nasheen Allie
Yoco TechnologiesFNB
“Well organised, interesting and informative topics espe-
cially because this is the second time I am
attending it ”
Nkateko Dau
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
“Well organised, interesting and informative topics espe-
cially because this is the second time I am
attending it ”
Nkateko Dau
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
“Speakers were well-prepared and delivered well.”
Khanyi Nyalungu
Sabinet
“Speakers were well-prepared and delivered well.”
Khanyi Nyalungu
Sabinet
“Time keeping and professionalism of the group ”
Yesmin Ngungu
Clientele
“Time keeping and professionalism of the group ”
Yesmin Ngungu
Clientele
How is AI regulated in various countries?
AI regulations across the world
United States
The National Al�
Initiative Act
(U.S. Al Act)
in force
The NIST Al Risk
Management
Framework (AI RMF)
second draft released
European Union
The Artificial
Intelligence Act
(The Al Act)
a proposed law
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
and Data Act (AIDA)
a proposed law
United Kingdom
National Al Strategy
published
* as of January 10, 2023
Source: https://pixelplex.io/blog/artificial-intelligence-regulation/
Local Law 144
(the Al Law)
in force
The California Privacy
Rights Act (CPRA)
in force
General Data
Protection Regulation
(GDPR), Article 22
in force
Which African data protection laws
regulate AI?
Three African data protection laws provide partial protections
against automated processing: Botswana, Madagascar, and Uganda.
Eight African data protection laws do not appear to regulate
automated processing at all: Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Malawi, Mali,
Senegal, Seychelles, and Tunisia.
This raises the critical question:
what is the best way to regulate AI to ensure we, as data subjects, have control over
whether and how our personal information is used in training and developing AI systems?
Source: https://dataprotection.africa/ai-and-data-protection-regulation/
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Kunaal Kalyan
Executive Director
Head: ESG Ratings, Risk Insights
Monisha Prem
Chief Executive Director &
Senior Attorney
M.Prem Attorneys
Ridwaan Boda
Executive: Technology, Media
and Telecommunications
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Keshan Pillay
Head: Audit, Technology, Cyber
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OM Bank
Gideon Petrus Bouwer
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GP Bouwer Attorneys
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Ritesh Kanjee
Augmented AI
Preeta Bhagattjee
Director and Head of the
Technology & Innovation
Practice
Werkmans Attorneys
Nolwazi Hlophe
Senior Specialist: Fintech
Financial Sector Conduct Authority
(FSCA)
Darryl Bernstein
Partner
White & Case
Deepa Ramjee
Local Partner
White & Case
Johan Opperman
Chief Executive Officer
RISTCO
Alistair Naidoo
Senior Consultant, FLC -
Financial Crime Compliance
FTI Consulting
Dr. Thabiso Njongwe
Chief Digital Transforma-
tion Officer
ABSA
Thav Reddy
Group Head: Data Privacy
ABSA
Tayyibah Suliman
Sector Head: Technology &
Communications | Director -
Corporate & Commercial
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
07:30
09:00
09.10
09:50
10:30
10:50
11:30
12:10
12:50
13:40
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
DAY ONE 4 NOVEMBER 2025
DATA AI LAW & REGULATION
Law of AIR "law of artificial intelligence and robotics": legal integrity of data lakes
▪assimilation of current law and the law of AIR
▪data processing: point of convergence between the law of AIR and the technology of AIR
▪AI and the law is about where we are coming from not where we are going
▪understanding closed loop and open loop machine learning data pools
Gideon Petrus Bouwer, Managing Partner, GP Bouwer Attorneys
14:20
Registration and refreshments
Opening
OVERVIEW / KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Evolving role of law in the age of AI: balancing risk and innovation
▪innovation-risk paradox in AI: innovation without legal foresight results in systemic, societal, and commercial harm
▪expanding role of law in AI governance: global compliance trends, South Africa’s legal landscape, and AI governance in
Africa
▪managing legal risk in AI: contracts and third-party liability: contracting risk across developers, vendors, users
▪governance, risk, and compliance in the AI lifecycle: applying GRC principles, frameworks and internal controls to AI
▪empowering AI innovation through legal strategy: proactively aligning legal, ethical, and governance frameworks to
support responsible AI development, mitigate risk, and unlock innovation
Monisha Prem, Chief Executive Director & Senior Attorney, M.Prem Attorneys
Rethinking governance in the age of AI: how should South Africa approach AI regulation?
▪historical development of AI ethics and AI law – we just need to ensure that there will be no overlapping
▪current regulatory position in South Africa and other jurisdictions
▪what can companies do in the absence of regulation?
▪best practices for companies to adopt
Ridwaan Boda, Executive: Technology, Media and Telecommunications, ENS
Tea and refreshments
PANEL DISCUSSION: AI ethics oversight and bias mitigation
Thav Reddy, Group Head: Data Privacy, ABSA
Johan Opperman, Chief Executive Officer, RISTCO
AI RISK & COMPLIANCE
AI in the boardroom: assessing AI’s impact, risks and compliance requirements as it enters use in C-suite
decision-making
▪strategies and best-practice approaches for introducing AI to the boardroom
▪understanding the local legal and corporate governance landscape
▪AI use cases – its increasing potential to unlock strategic business data
▪why it is imperative for organisations to adopt and integrate AI as an operational lever
Ashlin Perumall, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Harnessing AI for ESG compliance: practical use cases and benefits
▪AI-driven ESG ratings: ESG GPS experience
▪Improving ESG data quality and disclosure through AI
▪streamlining compliance with global ESG standards
▪proactive ESG risk detection and mitigation
▪ethical implications, responsibilities of organsations using AI for ESG, including data privacy, algorithmic bias etc.
Kunaal Kalyan, Executive Director, Head: ESG Ratings, Risk Insights
Lunch and networking
AI risk in South Africa is not a future problem — it’s already here
▪why should we be concerned?
▪AI model lifecycle and compliance touchpoints
▪key risk arising from practical applications
▪practical governance to future proof AI solutions
Alistair Naidoo, Senior Consultant, FLC- Financial Crime Compliance, FTI Consulting
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
DAY ONE 4 NOVEMBER 2025
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
DAY TWO 5 NOVEMBER 2025
Managing data with an IP strategy
▪AI and data as critical new IP assets
▪urgent need for stronger IP strategy and governance
▪data quality and propriety algorithms
▪forward looking governance aligned to legal protection with business objectives
Muhammad Patel, Partner and Co-Head IP Practice, Dentons
AI and data analytics as engines of risk, compliance, and regulation in the global digital economy
▪what new risks are emerging as a result of technological advancements, financial innovation and open banking;
▪how to leverage available tools in managing risk and cybersecurity; and
▪what does this require of in-house compliance programs and ethical oversight?
Darryl Bernstein, Partner, White & Case
End of DAY 1
Tea and refreshments
14:55
15:35
16:15
08:30
09:00
09:40
10:20
10:40
11:20
Registration and refreshments
DATA / AI LAW & REGULATION
Transforming governance, risk, and compliance with ethical, intelligent, and scalable AI agents
▪centralised, multi-agent collaboration benefit value for any organisation
▪ethically governed AI intelligence: considers a unique approach to ethics of AI use, overseeing all agent activities, every
AI-driven action, recommendation, or workflow is traceable, transparent, and compliant with global AI ethics and data
protection standards
▪dynamic, on-demand reporting: see the “art of the possible”
▪scalable and secure architecture: discussion , secure framework that guarantees data sovereignty, zero
cross-contamination between clients, and cost-optimised AI model management
▪adoption - ready prototype: designed as a future-proof foundation for organisations seeking intelligent automation
reducing operational costs
Nicky Downing, Chief Executive Office & Founder, Guideline BizTech
AI policing AI: building autonomous governance systems for the new era of regulation: the compliance paradox: why
the only way to regulate AI is with more AI
▪hard truth: traditional compliance teams can't regulate what they don't understand
▪99% of enterprises deploying AI have zero governance systems in place
▪how AI can predict compliance violations Scal Gix (6) months before they happen
▪unpopular opinion: only way to regulate AI is with more AI
Ritesh Kanjee, Director, Augmented AI
Tea and refreshments
Providing assurance in the expanding AI landscape: strategies for trust, accountability, and governance
Keshan Pillay, Head: Audit, Technology, Cyber andData, OM Bank
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION VS. REGULATION
Regulation of emerging technologies - how to strike the right balance with regulation that provides effective legal
safeguards and fostering innovation in emerging technologies:
▪is there a legal panacea to deal with emerging technology risks?
▪do other jurisdictions have the answer - what is happening elsewhere (eg in the EU) and are these developments
relevant
▪looking at AI regulation holistically - do we need to reinvent the wheel or adapt what we have?
▪generative AI - how to manage legal risks with the proliferation of ChatGPT and other LLMs
▪cyber security, autonomous systems, AI development tools, hallucinations, blockchain, biotechnology, robotics….un-
packing these challenges from a legal perspective
▪emerging technologies are proliferating - what to do while we wait for regulatory change
Preeta Bhagattjee, Director and Head of the Technology & Innovation Practice, Werkmans Attorneys
12:00
12:40
13: 40
14:20
15:00
15:40
Deepfake: understanding the technology, risk and organisational impact
▪examining AI deepfakes and how it manifests
▪who is in the deepfake universe and what part of the organisational ecosystem does it affect
▪understanding the legal landscape for deepfakes in the context of intellectual property rights, cybercrimes and cyber
security
▪understanding misinformation and disinformation emanating from deepfakes
▪strategising and mitigation of risk around deepfakes
Tayyibah Suliman, Sector Head: Technology & Communications | Director - Corporate & Commercial, Cliffe Dekker
Hofmeyr
Lunch & neworking
CONSUMER PROTECTION / CUSTOMER INNOVATION
AI and consumer protection
▪algorithmic transparency, bias, and human-in-the-loop: ethical necessity of making AI decisions understandable and fair,
using human oversight to prevent and correct bias
▪data privacy and security in the age of AI: The critical need for robust data protection measures to safeguard sensitive
consumer information from the unique risks posed by AI systems
▪consumer literacy and empowerment: How empowering consumers with the knowledge to understand and interact
with AI is essential for their safety and confidence in the digital economy
▪implications for the FSCA and regulatory oversight: how can regulatory bodies, such as the FSCA, can adapt their
frameworks to ensure accountability and fairness in the financial sector's use of AI
Nolwazi Hlophe, Senior Specialist: Fintech, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
AI governance as code: unlocking business value while keeping customer outcomes front and centre
▪AI governance reframed as intelligent guardrails that accelerate innovative customer-centred value delivery.
▪examine how AI governance can be a value multiplier that transforms risk into opportunity, and trust into competitive
advantage
▪benefiting customer and business by keeping customer outcomes front and centre with human-centred empathetic and
inclusive designs that in turn supports business success and longevity
▪how can we build a culture of responsible AI into the DNA of an organisation, leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI?
Dr. Thabiso Njongwe, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, ABSA
Building responsible and transparent AI: aligning privacy, ethics, and regulation in a digital society
▪AI technologies and their growing use in data-driven decision-making, especially on social media platforms
▪privacy and data protection laws (like POPIA) struggling to keep pace with the rapid advancement of AI
▪urgent need for regulatory reform and governance frameworks to manage AI risks
▪ethical imperative to detect and mitigate bias and discrimination in AI systems
Deepa Ramjee, Partner, White & Case
End of the conference
Tea and refreshments
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