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Wits Global Fintech Conference 2026

Conference theme: "Shaping the Architecture of the Future Financial System"

October 28 – 29, 2026

Cape town, South Africa

We invite scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, policy makers, and industry experts to submit original research papers, case studies, and presentations for the Wits Global Fintech Conference. This international conference is designed to foster discussions, share insights, and explore the cutting-edge developments in the fintech industry. Our aim is to provide a platform for understanding and shaping the future of finance and technology.


Organising Committee:
  • Moinak Maiti, Associate Professor, Wits & FirstRand Foundation Chair in Financial Data Science (Conference Chair)
  • Chimwemwe Chipeta, Professor, Wits & Director Fintech Hub (Conference Co-Chair)
  • Christo Auret, Professor, Wits & Editor-in-Chief of Invest Analysts Journal
  • Gary van Vuuren, Distinguished Professor, Wits & International Banker
  • Yudhvir Seetharam, Associate Professor, Wits & Head of Analytics, Insights and Research for FNB
  • Daniel Page, Associate Professor, Wits & Head of Quants at 27four Investment Managers
Submission Guidelines:
  • Paper Submission: Authors are invited to submit their abstracts/papers (abstract/full papers, research-in-progress, and case studies) electronically through the conference management system. (Through the online submission portal)
  • Review Process: Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process.
  • Paper Submission Deadline: [02 September 2026]
  • Registration Deadline: [16 September 2026]
Topics of interest (but not limited to):
  • 5G, 6G, Web 3.0, and Emerging Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality, NFTs, & Metaverse
  • Big data, Machine learning, Data Science and Predictive Analytics
  • Blockchain Technologies & Crypto Assets
  • Cloud Computing and Edge Technologies
  • Consumer protections, global regulatory framework, & Intellectual property
  • Crowdfunding, Peer to peer lending, and Payments ecosystems
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  • Econometrics, Advanced modelling, Alternative data, and Data alchemy
  • Energy-Efficient Algorithms for Digital Assets
  • Ethics, Bias, & Data privacy
  • Financial Inclusion, and Digital identity
  • High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, & Cryptography
  • Human-Computer Interaction and Digital Experiences
  • IoT, Smart Payments and Connected Banking
  • Pattern recognition, & Natural Language Processing
  • Robotics, Digital Twins, & Biometric Authentication
  • Social, legal, and environmental Impacts
  • Sustainable Finance Technologies
Target Audience
  • Academics, Individuals, Researchers, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Policy Makers.
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