Join Southern Africa's Financial Crime Prevention Leaders for an Exclusive Executive Roundtable: Data Gear Connected Nexus
Invitation-only discussion on intelligent AI, trade integrity, and continuous EDD, Johannesburg, 13 October 2026
The event will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 13 October 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch.
Financial crime is moving faster than traditional controls. On 13 October 2026, senior leaders from banking, financial services, compliance, and risk technology will meet at the JW Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, for Data Gear Connected Nexus, an invitation-only executive roundtable on "The Next Era of Financial Crime Prevention."
Organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) through its Connected Nexus platform, this is a working conversation among peers, not a conference. Seats are limited, so register early.
Request your seat: https://connected-nexus.com/datagear/
Why Attend
Rising transaction volumes, evolving typologies, and growing regulatory expectations mean more controls alone are no longer enough. Institutions need smarter use of data, closer collaboration between compliance and technology teams, and risk assessment that stays current instead of periodic. This roundtable brings those priorities into one focused executive conversation.
What You'll Take Away
- Intelligent AI: Where AI and advanced analytics add measurable value in detecting suspicious activity and uncovering hidden relationships, and how to govern them responsibly.
- Trade Integrity: How to identify and mitigate risk in trade-related activity and cross-border transactions.
- Continuous EDD: How to move from periodic reviews to ongoing, risk-based due diligence that keeps customer risk profiles up to date.
Sessions are built around real challenges and practical takeaways, so you leave with ideas you can apply.
Learn from Senior Voices.
You'll join decision-makers from financial institutions and organizations across the region, with perspectives spanning compliance, financial crime, risk, trade finance, technology, and data. Confirmed contributors include
- Hilda Gituro, Director of Compliance, Combating Financial Crime & Internal Controls, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya
- Mahmoud Sallam, Global Sales Director, Data Gear
- Ahmed ElSonbaty, Senior Business Consultant Manager, Data Gear
- Nour Atwy, Senior Presales Consultant, Data Gear
Connect with Your Peers
Beyond the discussions, the event offers peer-to-peer exchange, one-to-one conversations, and strategic engagement. Share practical experience, compare approaches, and build relationships with others facing the same challenges in modern compliance and risk.
Presenting Partner: Data Gear
Data Gear is a risk and financial crime technology company that turns complex data into actionable intelligence. It helps financial institutions detect hidden risks, uncover suspicious relationships, strengthen compliance and make faster, smarter decisions. Data Gear has been recognized as a RiskTech100 2027 Disruptor by Chartis Research in the category of Risk Intelligence & Data Management and is committed to driving digital trust and compliance excellence across the region.
How to Register
Attendance is by invitation, and registrations are accepted at the organizers' discretion. Apply now to secure your place at the table.
Register: https://connected-nexus.com/datagear/
Event at a glance
Date: 13 October 2026
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
Theme: The Next Era of Financial Crime Prevention
Format: Invitation-only executive roundtable
About Connected Nexus
Established in 2017, Connected Nexus is a premier executive engagement platform that fosters meaningful conversations between senior decision-makers and leading technology, consulting, and enterprise solution providers. Built around curated, discussion-led formats rather than large-scale conferences, it delivers invitation-only roundtables, leadership forums, and private networking experiences. To date it has hosted 25 major forums across 24 countries, bringing together more than 8,000 C-level leaders, with 95% of participants at the director level or above.
About ICSA
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) connects, integrates, and transforms businesses worldwide through innovative events and strategic partnerships. With over 21 years of experience, ICSA connects businesses with key decision-makers across banking, telecom, gas, retail, manufacturing, and other sectors through a network spanning more than 30 countries.
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Event venue
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, 42 The High St, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2076, South Africa
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