PayTech 2025 Day 1

Ntebo Rajuili, CLMP™

By Ntebo Rajuili: Technology and Media enthusiast. Passionate curator of conversations about Finance, Tech and Media

Nicholas Xulu

Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning will reshape accounts payable by automating manual tasks, optimizing approval workflows, and predicting cash flow requirements. Discover real-world case studies showcasing cost savings, enhanced accuracy, and operational efficiency through advanced AI-driven AP tools.

Thierry Kendie, MBA

Delve into innovative technologies transforming cross-border payments, focusing on blockchain, real-time processing, and compliance with evolving global regulations. Address challenges such as currency conversion and fraud while exploring solutions to streamline international transactions in an interconnected global economy.

Sachin Shah

Discover the potential of real-time payments in revolutionizing AP processes, from reducing payment delays to optimizing cash flow. Address challenges such as infrastructure readiness and stakeholder adoption in the shift to instant payments.

Alastair Tempest

With ever-changing tax laws, sanctions, and international trade policies, AP teams must stay compliant. This session offers insights into automated compliance tools and strategies to navigate global regulations with ease and avoid penalties.

Michael Shackleton

This session will cover: • Key legal exposures that AP teams face in South Africa’s evolving regulatory landscape • POPIA, FICA, and contractual risk blind spots in AP processes • Preventing fraud, unauthorised payments, and supplier onboarding risks • Strengthening AP governance frameworks (delegations of authority, approval chains, audit trails) • Practical controls AP teams can implement immediately to reduce organisational risk • Case examples of AP failures — and proactive lessons for internal teams

Makopi Nkopodi

Accounts payable teams can now harness big data to drive smarter decisions. Explore analytics tools that track payment trends, monitor vendor performance, and forecast cash flow needs to optimize working capital and gain a competitive edge.