Overview
Join BVNK, Raba, and an exclusive community of investors, founders, and industry leaders in Cape Town for a series of bold conversations, interactive debates, and curated networking. The centerpiece of the event will take place at Ocular, located at the iconic Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, with sweeping views of Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and Cape Town’s skyline.
Currency is built to maximise meaningful connections across three days, featuring a welcome reception, curated networking dinner, a full day of content and roundtables, a rooftop after party, and an activity-day with a select group of founders and investors.
Currency is built to maximise meaningful connections across three days, featuring a welcome reception, curated networking dinner, a full day of content and roundtables, a rooftop after party, and an activity-day with a select group of founders and investors.
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Agenda
Wednesday, February 25: Welcome Reception at The Lawns
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Kick off Currency Cape Town with drinks, light bites, and networking in one of the city’s most beautiful settings.
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday, February 26: Currency Summit at Zeitz MOCAA
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REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
10:00 - 10: 45 AM
Welcome & opening remarks
Featuring the Mayor of Cape Town, BVNK and Raba Partnership.
George Rzepecki (Raba)
Natasha Malola & Phil Doyle (BVNK)
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Panel: The great stablecoin divide
700M people own stablecoins, but where’s the real value: Invisible infrastructure or everyday payments?
Erica Khalili (Lead), Sanja Kon (Circle)
Chris Harmse (BVNK), Bodgan Dinu (Visa), Nick Brito (DST)
11:00 - 11:50 AM
COFFEE BREAK
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
BVNK product keynote
Introducing the BVNK Global Wallet– infrastructure that turns stablecoins into everyday money.
Emma Mayer, Paddy Howell-Day (BVNK)
12:10 - 12:30 PM
Fireside: Inside Tether’s playbook
Tether’s global strategy, US market launch and how the company is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.
Marco Dal Lago (Tether), Chris Harmse (BVNK)
12:30 - 12:50 PM
LUNCH
12:50 - 1:50 PM
Panel: AI in fintech– hype or hard value?
Where is AI actually moving the needle in fintech – and where is it all noise?
Junaid Dadan (Stich Money), George Davis (Lorum),
Sandeep Baskshi (Prosus), Eva Alonso (Ribbit Capital)
1:50 - 2:40 PM
State of venture & fintech talent
How is AI reshaping venture investing and company economics? Where are VCs placing their bets?
George Rzepecki (Raba)
2:45 - 3:15 PM
COFFEE BREAK
3:15 - 3:40 PM
Fintech showcase
Lightning talks from fast-growing fintech founders reshaping the industry, from Africa, LATAM and MENA.
George Davis (Lorum), Ahmad Hammouda (Thndr)
Bernardo Brites (Trace Finance), Leandro Noel (Avenia),
Sarah Binos (Huddle)
3:40 - 4:40 PM
Closing remarks
4:40 PM
Rooftop reception
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, February 27: Padel Tournament at Glen Country Club
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A relaxed send-off with padel, great food and time to connect with fellow attendees.
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Speakers
Sanja Kon
Vice President EMEA, Circle
Erica Khalili
Co-founder, Chief Legal & Risk Officer, Lead Bank
Chris Harmse
Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BVNK
Marco Dal Lago
Global Expansion & Strategic Partnerships, Tether
Nick Brito
Manager Director, DST
Bogdan Dinu
Head of Product Innovation CEMEA, Visa
Leandro Noel
Founder, Avenia
Eva Alonso
Partner, Ribbit Capital
Natasha Malola
VP Business Operations & Strategy, BVNK
Ahmad Hammouda
Co-Founder & CEO at Thndr
George Davis
Founder, Lorum
George Rzepecki
Founder, Raba Partnership
Sandeep Bakshi
Head of Investments, Europe, Prosus
Sarah Binos
Founder and CEO, Huddle
Bernardo Brites
Founder, Trace Finance
Phil Doyle
Chief Compliance Officer, BVNK
Emma Mayer
Chief Marketing Officer, BVNK
Paddy Howell-Day
Group Product Director, BVNK
Junaid Dadan
Co-Founder & President at Stitch
Past speakers and partners
VENUE
Ocular at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)
The largest museum of contemporary African art in the world – celebrating creativity, amplifying voices, and connecting communities.
Recommended Hotels
We’ve curated a list of nearby hotels for your stay in Cape Town — all within walking distance or a short drive to Ocular, where the main event will take place. Please note that the venues for the welcome reception and padel tournament are located in different areas and not within walking distance of Ocular.
Please note: February is Cape Town’s peak summer season, so we recommend booking your hotel early to secure the best rates and availability.
Please note: February is Cape Town’s peak summer season, so we recommend booking your hotel early to secure the best rates and availability.
Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Distance: 2-minute walk to Ocular
Average price: $350/ night
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Fairmont Cape Grace
Distance: 10 min walk, 5 min drive to Ocular
Average price: $1000/ night
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One&Only Cape Town
Distance: 13 min walk, 6 min drive to Ocular
Average price: $1,200/ night
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Visa Requirements
Before traveling to South Africa, please check whether you require a visa for entry based on your current passport. Holders of passports from many countries, including the U.S., U.K., and most of Europe, are visa-exempt for short visits, while others may need to apply for a visa in advance.
We recommend reviewing the South African Department of Home Affairs visa guidelines and confirming your requirements early to ensure a smooth arrival.
We recommend reviewing the South African Department of Home Affairs visa guidelines and confirming your requirements early to ensure a smooth arrival.
Activities & Day Trips
Thing to do in Cape Town
- For guests looking to balance vibrant cities with extraordinary wilderness, we are pleased to introduce Singita, the leading luxury safari experience in South Africa. Singita is currently welcoming Currency guests to book bespoke stays across its lodges. For more info, please reach out to Anton.d@singita.com.
- Table Mountain Cable Car — Must-do Tip: Book Fast Track tickets to skip the line.
- Boulders Beach (Penguin Colony) — Penguins + stunning coastline Tip: Pair with Chapman’s Peak Drive + Cape Point for a full day.
- Cape of Good Hope / Cape Point — Iconic views + nature reserve Tip: Best combined with Boulders Beach.
- Franschhoek Wine Tram — Full-day wine tasting experience
- Babylonstoren — Wine tasting, gardens, restaurants, cellar tours
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens — Beautiful gardens + walking trails Tip: Do the Boomslang route.
- Oranjezicht City Farm Market — Food stalls + local market When: Wed nights, Sat & Sun mornings only Bonus: Right across from the Cape Town office.
- Sea Point Promenade + Saunders Beach — Scenic walk + cold plunge
- Cape Town Helicopter Rides — Unreal views of the coastline
- V&A Sunset Boat Cruise — Sunset cruise from the Waterfront
- High Tea at Mount Nelson — Classic Cape Town experience
- Galileo Open Air Cinema — Outdoor movie night vibes
- V&A Waterfront Summer Activities — Seasonal events + pop-ups
Food & Drinks
Eat & Drink in Cape Town
- Kove Collection — Multiple great spots (Bilboa, Paranga, The Bungalow, etc.)
- The Azure Restaurant — Sunset dining overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard
- Grand Pavilion — Sea Point favourite with great views
- Harry’s Beach — Camps Bay spot with sushi + grill
- Salsify at the Roundhouse — Fine dining (special occasion vibes)
- Codfather Seafood & Sushi — Iconic seafood + sushi
- Hussar Grill — Classic steakhouse
- Utopia Cape Town — Great food + wine list
- Jarryds — Go-to brunch spot
- Maggy Lou’s — Breakfast/brunch + coffee
- Tashas Waterfront — Easy option near the office
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