FAQ

The Finance Magnates Africa Summit is an industry event covering four main verticals: payments, online trading, cryptocurrency, and fintech. It brings together experts, professionals, and companies from these areas to network, learn, and explore business opportunities.

The Finance Magnates Africa Summit is open to professionals, experts, and companies from the financial services sector in Africa, specifically in the areas of payments, online trading, cryptocurrency, and fintech. It is also open to individuals and organizations interested in exploring business opportunities and learning about the latest developments in the industry.

Sandton Convention Center. 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa. 

Networking Blitz: 8th May 16:00 – 20:00

Expo day 1: 9th May  09:30 – 17:00

Expo day 2 & Closing Party: 10th May  10:00 – 20:00

The Finance Magnates Africa Summit covers current trends and developments in payments, online trading, cryptocurrency, and fintech. Check the agenda page on our website for specific topics.

The Finance Magnates Africa Summit features leading experts in online trading, fintech, payments and digital assets. Please check the speakers page on our website for full lineup.

We would suggest smart casual or business attire.

No. All passes are named and cannot be transferred.

An affiliate pass is only available for individuals who are referring traffic to Forex Broker websites.

Criteria for an Affiliate: To be considered an affiliate, you must promote Forex Brokers products/services on your website and receive a revenue share or CPA for each account opened.

Validation and Approval: Your affiliate status must be validated and payment processed for approval, even if you have attended previous Finance Magnates events. Allow 5 business days for validation.

Unsure if you Qualify: If you are unsure if you qualify as an affiliate, please email registrations@financemagnates.com with details of your business.

False Pretense: Registering as an affiliate under false pretense may result in refusal of entry.

An Introducing Broker (IB) is an individual who introduces new customers to a Forex Broker and receives a fee/commission in return.

Criteria: An IB agreement between you and the Forex Brokerage must be provided to be assessed for an IB pass.

Validation and Approval: Your IB status must be validated and payment processed for approval, even if you have attended previous Finance Magnates events free of charge.

Allow 5 business days for validation.

Unsure if you Qualify: If you are unsure if you qualify as an IB, please email registrations@financemagnates.com with details of your business.

False Pretense: Registering as an IB under false pretense may result in refusal of entry.

If you’re interested in becoming a media partner, please send an email to events@financemagnates.com. Upon receiving and verifying your information, we’ll get in touch with you to let you know the status of your application.

After your registration is approved and completed, you’ll receive an email with a unique bar-coded ticket for the event. To pick up your pass, you’ll need to present this ticket along with a government-issued photo ID at the badge pick-up area. 

Passes can be collected at the below times and locations:

• 8 May 2023 | 16:00 – 20:00 | Networking Blitz Opening Party,Sandton Convention Centre, Ballroom 1 Foyer
• 9 May 2023 | 09:30 – 18:00 | Exhibition Day 1, Sandton Convention Centre, Ballroom 1
• 10 May 2023 | 10:00 – 16:30 | Exhibition Day 2, Sandton Convention Centre, Ballroom 1

For your safety, highly trained security personnel will be on site throughout the event venue. Security checks will be performed at all entry points. It’s important to wear your delegate badge at all times and bring a government-issued photo ID with you.

Please note that sharp objects, explosives, illegal substances, and animals are strictly prohibited at the event venue.

Food and beverage options will be provided to attendees in designated areas of the venue and in public areas. 

To be eligible to register and attend our events, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid connection to the fintech trading industry.

A Trader pass is for individuals actively involved in retail FX/Stock/CFD/Crypto or other trading instruments with an online broker, as well as investors who trade with traditional firms or portfolio managers.

Criteria: A snapshot of your account and broker will be requested, and your name should match the account with your FMAS registration details.

Validation and Approval: Your Trader status must be validated for approval, even if you have attended previous Finance Magnates Events free of charge.

Allow 5 business days for validation.

Unsure if you Qualify: If you are unsure if you qualify as a Trader, please email registrations@financemagnates.com with details of your business at the expo.

False Pretense: Registering as a Trader under false pretense may result in refusal of entry.

Yes, there will be live streaming and recorded content available for those who are unable to attend the Finance Magnates Africa Summit in person. The event will be streamed live on the TradingView platform and later made available on demand on YouTube.

Yes, on-site customer service and support will be available. A team will be present to assist with questions and provide support, including on-site registration.

Yes, the Sandton Sun & Towers. The Sandton Convention Centre is connected to the hotel via a skywalk and the Sandton City Shopping Centre and nearby Nelson Mandela Square are easily reached from the hotel.

The property is within walking distance from the Sandton Gautrain Station, with a complimentary Gautrain shuttle offered, providing delegates with a direct connection to O.R. Tambo International Airport and other Gautrain stations. 

The Garden Court is a 3 stars hotel located 5 minutes street walk from the Sandton Convention center ( no access using the indoor skywalk).

Announced June 23, 2022, South Africa no longer requires visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19, has lifted rules about gatherings and events, and ends the requirement to wear masks indoors.

This makes travel to enjoy South Africa’s cities, beaches, wilderness and wildlife plus see its Nelson Mandela sites much easier. Even though it’s no longer required, wearing an N95- or KN95-type mask is a simple and effective way to minimize the chance of inadvertently spreading the virus that causes Covid-19 to others and of getting infected yourself.

Finance Magnates is committed to providing you with a safe networking environment.

Your safety is important to us, we are taking all measures to create a safe event, adhering to all government regulations. 

– Professional security throughout the event venue

– Increased frequency of cleaning

– Freestanding hand sanitizer stations

– Venue air management system to circulate fresh air

– Medics on site

– Do not attend the show if you are feeling unwell, displaying COVID symptoms or have been in contact with someone that’s been tested positive