Meet our Speakers

Prof. Tankiso Moloi is the Executive Dean of the College of Business and Economics and a former Research Chair in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. An accomplished scholar with over a decade in higher education leadership, he is recognized for his research on digital transformation, the strategic application of artificial intelligence, risk management, and financial reporting.

As a prolific author, he has published widely with leading international publishers including Springer and Palgrave. Prof. Moloi has successfully supervised more than 90 master's and doctoral students, securing over ZAR22 million in external research and skills development grants. His industry experience spans finance, mining, and academia, including roles such as Academic Director, Chief Accountant, and Chief Economist.

He holds multiple advanced degrees—a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), a PhD, an MA, MCom, MSc, and a BCom (Hons)—as well as postgraduate qualifications in Data Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Prof. Moloi is a Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)] and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), making him a leading expert in connecting AI strategy, 4IR innovation, and sustainable economic development.

Dr. Sandile Ngema is a pioneering technology leader at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into public broadcasting. As the Head of AI Operations at Global AI Inst, he oversees the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions in areas such as content recommendation, automated subtitling, and digital asset management—helping South Africa’s public broadcaster innovate in a competitive media landscape. He hold a PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in machine learning applications for multimedia from a leading South African university.

Ms. Katie Brown is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of experience in fraud prevention, enterprise systems development, and intelligent technology integration within the banking sector. As the Director of Communications and Intelligence at ABASA, she leads strategic initiatives that combine data intelligence, AI, and digital communication systems to enhance customer trust and operational efficiency.

Professor Jobo Dubihlela is a Head of Masters and Postgraduate with deep industry experience, research leadership, and a strong commitment to sustainability and community development. He holds a PhD (2012) in Business Management and has built a robust research portfolio focused on emerging markets, risk management, internal auditing, corporate governance, and digital transformation.

As an academic leader, he chairs postgraduate and ethics committees, serves on UKZN’s Senate, and sits on research panels and editorial boards for international universities. He has earned multiple research awards and successfully led projects across the SADC region.

Prof Dubihlela has travelled extensively through Eswatini (Swaziland), Botswana, and other SADC countries, delivering training on Government AI Ethics, and advising on how to integrate government policies with AI adoption. His work bridges the gap between policy and practice, helping governments and organisations understand responsible AI use.

He also maintains strong collaborative networks with major banks and institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa—including Barclays Africa, Investec, Nedbank Africa, ABSA, Merchant Bank of Central Africa, Bank of Uganda, Swazi Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, Bank of Africa Tanzania, CABS Africa, Emfuleni Municipality, and the City of Cape Town—delivering tailored training, strategic interventions, and advisory services.