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.
.svg)
In partnership with
Agenda
Day 1
Welcome party (25 Feb)
An informal evening to kick off the gathering at the Lawns. Expect welcome remarks, food and drinks, stunning views, and plenty of time to connect.
Day 2
Main event (26 Feb)
A full day at Ocular with 100+ leaders from fintech, crypto, and investing. Highlights include a BVNK keynote, interactive debates, curated roundtables, case studies, and partner.
Day 3
Activity day (27 Feb)
Unwind on the Cape Town coast with a padel tournament at Glen Club, followed by casual networking with food & drinks.
More details to come.
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
Geordin-Hill Lewis
Mayor of Cape Town
Zeynep Yavuz,
Partner, General Catalyst
Chris Maurice
Founder, Yellow Card
Nick Brito
Manager Director, DST
Bogdan Dinu
Head of Product Innovation CEMEA, Visa
Kiaan Pillay
Founder & CEO, Stitch Money
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, Fuse Finance
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
Vizma Bramane
Product Marketing Director, BVNK
Paddy Howell-Day
Group Product Director, BVNK
More speakers to be announced soon.
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
Learn more
Fairmont Cape Grace
Distance: 10 min walk, 5 min drive to Ocular
Average price: $1000/ night
Learn more
One&Only Cape Town
Distance: 13 min walk, 6 min drive to Ocular
Average price: $1,200/ night
Learn more
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.
Currency Cape Town 2026: Shaping the Future of Money
Request an Invitation