Shaping the Future of Banking at the 2025 GIBS/Monocle Beyond Banking Conference
Few industries carry the responsibility of economic progress and public trust quite like banking.
In an environment defined by complex regulation, shifting global dynamics and rapid innovation, the need for collaborative dialogue has never been more urgent.
It is against this backdrop that the 2025 GIBS/Monocle Beyond Banking Conference returns — a landmark event that brings together South Africa’s most influential banking minds to share insights, spark debate, and help shape the sector for the future.
Now in its third year, the conference is a joint initiative between Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), a globally accredited proudly African business school, and Monocle Solutions, a leading financial services consulting firm that partners with all the country’s major banks.
Set to take place on Wednesday, 14 May at the GIBS campus in Johannesburg, this year’s event promises to be its most impactful event yet, offering a rare opportunity for professionals in the banking industry to engage with South Africa’s top banking executives and thought leaders.
The event will be hosted by renowned financial journalist, Michael Avery.
An Exceptional Line-Up of Speakers
The 2025 Beyond Banking Conference boasts an impressive array of speakers — a who’s who of the South African brightest minds in banking — each bringing a unique perspective shaped by decades of industry experience.
Among those taking the stage, this year are:
- Margaret Nienaber, Chief Operating Officer at Standard Bank
- Karl Westvig, CEO of Tyme Bank
- Ciko Thomas, Group Managing Executive for Retail and Business Banking at Nedbank
- Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery South Africa & Discovery Bank
- Krishna Nagar, Head of Corporate Finance at RMB
- Johan Holtzhausen, CEO of PSG Capital
- Stephen Linnell, CEO of BankservAfrica
- Christopher Malan, Executive Manager of Compliance and Prevention at the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
With this calibre of speakers, attendees can expect a candid and insightful exploration of the banking landscape — spanning the front lines of digital banking disruption, to the upper echelons of regulatory oversight.
Themes That Matter
This year’s conference agenda is as dynamic as it’s speaker list, covering a wide range of current and emerging issues facing the industry.
Some of the key agenda items include:
- Geopolitical Risk and Its Impact on South Africa
- C-Suite Roundtable: Charting a Course in Uncertain Times
- The Future of Investment Banking
- How can Technology Enable Business & Corporate Banking
- Trends and Opportunities in Capital Markets
- Is Sustainable Finance Still Relevant?
- Managing an Evolving Regulatory Environment
- Inside the Mind of the South African Customer
These topics reflect what banking professionals need to know today, and the skills and awareness they’ll need for tomorrow.
Conversations That Count
The Beyond Banking Conference, is defined by its ability to enable real, high-level dialogue between the leaders who shape the financial system.
Whether it’s a spirited panel discussion on market shifts or a focused exchange around customer-centric innovation, the event is designed to foster meaningful engagement between decision-makers, regulators and innovators.
The much-anticipated C-Suite Roundtable will once again bring together some of the most powerful voices in the sector for a frank and forward-looking discussion about leadership in a time of global uncertainty and local complexity.
In addition, representatives from key regulatory bodies, including the FIC, will unpack South Africa’s evolving compliance landscape and the responsibilities that come with operating in a sector under scrutiny.
A Platform for Progress
More than just a networking event, the GIBS/Monocle Beyond Banking Conference is a platform for progress — a chance to align, challenge, and inspire the leaders and future leaders of the South African banking system.
With so many of the country’s most senior banking professionals in one room, the conference creates a space not just for knowledge-sharing, but for alignment and action on the sector’s most pressing issues.
From sustainability and digitisation to ethics and inclusion, the event provides both the insight, and the influence needed to help the industry evolve in the right direction.
Don’t Miss Out
With previous years selling out fast and 2025 its most ambitious edition, early registration is strongly encouraged.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive, an ambitious emerging leader, or a policy stakeholder navigating the complexities of the modern financial system, the 2025 GIBS/Monocle Beyond Banking Conference is your opportunity to be part of a conversation that counts.
To find out more and secure your seat, visit the official Beyond Banking webpage below:
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