PC Founder and President Anatoly Loginov.
The BPC Client Conference 2026 got off to a high note as industry leaders, financial experts and technology specialists gathered in Cape Town to discuss the future of digital payments, financial innovation and the modernisation of payment systems.
The two-day conference brings together clients and industry stakeholders to explore new products, emerging technologies and solutions aimed at addressing the changing needs of the financial services sector.
The event opened with a welcome address by BPC Founder and President Anatoly Loginov, who welcomed delegates and set the tone for discussions centred on innovation, collaboration and the future of digital financial services.
The programme featured presentations on BPC’s payment solutions, evolving payment rates, digital migration and the growing importance of modern payment platforms in supporting financial institutions and businesses.
Avin Ruthipaul, Chief Information Officer for Lending Products at Standard Bank, delivered a keynote presentation, while Zil Bareisis, Head of Retail Banking and Payments Research at Celent, examined modern issuing trends and the future of retail payments towards 2027.
Jonathan Bautista, BPC’s APAC Regional Solution Director, presented on modern payment platforms, highlighting the importance of adaptable technology in meeting the demands of an increasingly digital economy.
A fireside chat featuring Jimmy Sounes, Managing Executive for Card Strategy at GoTyme, explored the evolving payments landscape. Further discussions examined the next decade of card issuing, with industry experts considering how financial institutions can modernise their systems to prepare for future demands.
The conference also placed significant emphasis on payments modernisation and merchant payment acceptance. Sessions explored the development of modern merchant acquiring ecosystems, national digital payment infrastructure and the role of interoperability in connecting payment systems.
Mulugeta Antewa, Director of Payment Application at EthSwitch, discussed the transition from interoperability towards national digital payment infrastructure, while Geoffrey Tunbridge, BPC’s Head of Presales for Asia Pacific, examined how instant payments are following the development path of card payments.
Other presentations addressed digital transformation, particularly the shift from legacy systems to next-generation technologies.
World-renowned rugby player Bryan Habana also featured in a keynote fireside chat, bringing a different perspective to the conference programme.
The gathering provides a platform for BPC and its clients to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and explore practical solutions that will shape the future of payments across Africa and other global markets.
