Seatavern

50% of businesses don’t make it past their first five years—and even established companies aren’t immune to shifting markets and rising competitive pressures. For South African businesses, growth without security isn’t just risky - it’s costly.

At Innovation City, we’re bringing together industry leaders to discuss how businesses can scale securely, navigate fraud risks, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape. A featured highlight of this discussion will be insights from Smile ID’s latest Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report. As a leading provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions across Africa, Smile ID has identified that authentication fraud attempts now outpace onboarding fraud 4 to 1 - a major challenge for businesses expanding their customer base!

Join experts from leading companies as they share practical strategies and real-world lessons on balancing growth with security, protecting customer trust, and future-proofing businesses against fraud.

Key Takeaways:- Challenges fintechs, digital banks, and businesses face in scaling securely- Strategies for balancing rapid expansion with strong authentication practices- Real-world insights from Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report- The rise of Gen AI-enabled fraud and its impact on business growth- Lessons from top brands on scaling successfully in South Africa- Technologies that enable secure, long-term customer growth

In today’s market, growth without protection isn’t an option!

Who Should Attend?This event is designed for leaders and decision-makers focused on scaling their businesses while mitigating fraud risks: - CEOs & Founders – Looking to expand operations without exposing their business to fraud risks.- CFOs & Risk Managers – Navigating the financial and security challenges of growth.- Heads of Growth & Strategy – Balancing rapid expansion with secure customer acquisition.- Compliance & Fraud Prevention Experts – Staying ahead of evolving fraud tactics.- Fintech & Digital Banking Leaders – Competing with established alternatives while ensuring security.- Technology & Operations Executives – Implementing secure and scalable digital infrastructures.

If your business is growing - or plans to - you can’t afford to ignore fraud. Join the conversation and stay ahead.