Programme

This is the draft programme for 20 November 2026 and is subject to change.

08:00am - 09:00am GMT+2 Entrance Foyer
Registration
09:00am - 09:10am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies
By Devon Krantz
09:10am - 09:25am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Digital Asset Adoption in Africa
By Trevor Goott
09:25am - 09:40am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Brand Is the Compliance Layer for Humans
By Kurt Schröder
09:40am - 10:15am GMT+2 Moderator: Brent Petersen, Plenary Room
Panel: The Next Chapter for Digital Assets: Tax, Regulation & the Future of Crypto in South Africa
By Cynthia GatsiProfessor Shaun ParsonsBrent PetersenDr. Wiehann Olivier
10:15am - 10:30am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Every CEO Wants AI. Almost No Business Is Ready
By Garry Cahay
10:30am - 10:45am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Tracing Is Easy. Recovery Isn’t.
By Chris Du Toit
10:45am - 11:10am GMT+2 Plenary Room
Can Traditional Banking Risk Management Survive Web3?
By Mfundo Mbambo
11:00am - 11:15am GMT+2 Networking Area
Morning Tea Break
11:15am - 11:50am GMT+2 Moderated by Louis Dike - Plenary Room
Panel: The Stablecoin Revolution: Is Crypto Finally Becoming Money?
By Louis DikeTrevor GoottChristo de Wit
11:50am - 12:25pm GMT+2 Moderated by Brent Petersen: Plenary Room
Fireside Chat: Rewiring the Rails: Crypto’s Role in an Inclusive Payment System
By Professor Vivienne LawackBrent Petersen
12:25pm - 12:40pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Session
12:40pm - 12:55pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Session
13:00pm - 13:30pm GMT+2 Lunch Area
Lunch Break
13:30pm - 14:05pm GMT+2 Moderated by Gideon Lombard - Plenary Room
Panel: Privacy Is the New Luxury: Can Web3 Give Us Back Control of Our Data?
By Dustin StrydomGideon LombardLuke Naude-Lorentz
14:05pm - 14:25pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
The Future of Crypto Regulation in South Africa: Understanding the COFI Bill
By Lerato Lamola
Jurgen Kuhnel
14:25pm - 14:40pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Settlement vs. Finality: The Last-Mile Reality of African Stablecoin Rails
By Jurgen Kuhnel
14:40pm - 15:15pm GMT+2 Moderated by Preeta Bhagattjee - Plenary Room
Panel: Financial Crime & Regulation in the Agentic Economy
By Chris Du ToitPreeta BhagattjeeBrett MostertSamukele Mkhize
15:15pm - 15:30pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Open Single Session Slot Reserved for potential Speaker / Sponsor
15:30pm - 15:45pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Powering Africa’s Digital Economy: Energy Infrastructure, Investment and Emerging Technologies
By Dr Arthur Mangwende
15:45pm - 16:15pm GMT+2 Moderated by : Plenary Room
Panel: From Chatbots to Crypto Bots: Will AI Agents Trade, Pay & Invest for Us?
16:15pm - 16:50pm GMT+2 Moderated by Callan Richardson : Plenary Room
Panel: From Crypto to Capital Markets: The New Digital Portfolio — Crypto, Stablecoins & Tokenised Assets
By Dishen GovenderCallan Richardson
16:50pm - 17:00pm GMT+2 Plenary Room
Closing by Master of Ceremonies
By Devon Krantz

Venue

Crypto Fest 2026 will be held at Workshop 17, located at the Watershed in the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront , just 3km from Cape Town’s city centre.

This iconic South African landmark offers a unique blend of world-class facilities, exceptional accessibility, and top-tier security, creating an ideal setting for memorable events.

Address: 17 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Find out more about the venue here.

Parking at Venue

Ample paid parking is available, with the nearest parking located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront’ parking garage, opposite The Watershed at 17 Dock Road, Cape Town.