This year Experian will be celebrating its 15th Annual Conference. As one of Southern Africa's leading credit conferences, the Experian Annual Conference is a long-established and highly regarded industry event that brings together industry experts from South Africa and around the globe to share their insights on today's most pertinent credit topics. In the last 15 years, the conference has hosted delegates and speakers from all the major banks, retailers and telecommunication companies in South Africa and around the world. It provides delegates with an opportunity to not only leverage from the knowledge of industry specialists but to network with other senior professionals within the industry.

Getting Back-to-Business

Over the last few years, the South African credit landscape has been marked by continuous change – shifting markets, a dynamic economy, variable interest rates and new legislation, all impacting the way industry players do business. But change is inherent to any business environment, thus managing and responding to change is a business fundamental. This year's conference looks forward to opportunities to optimise strategies , strengthen customer relationships and gain competitive advantage within the evolving credit environment.

This year's presentations and panel discussions draw from the knowledge and experience of industry experts, clients and the Experian global team.

Key themes include:

•  Practical examples which minimise risk and maximise reward

•  Global trends

•  Taking advantage of data and the latest technology to make more informed decisions

Conference Fee

The Conference Fee is R 8,995.00 excluding VAT. The registration fee includes conference materials, all meals, evening functions, accommodation and flights. To secure your place at this year's conference, please register here.

Once your registration form has been received, you will receive a confirmation and invoice. For more information, contact Stephanie Brown or Tracy King on + 27 11 799 3400 or email info@experian.co.za. Cancellations will not qualify for a refund; however, delegate substitutions will be accepted at any stage. Please register by no later than 17 August 2007.

Please take note of the following:

  • ID numbers must be supplied on registration
  • Proof of identity i.e. ID book, passport or valid drivers' licence must be presented at check-in.

“There is nothing permanent except change” — Heraclitus, Greek philosopher


This year's speakers include:

Nigel Fine, Experian group

Opening address

Richard Fiddis, Experian group

The changing global Credit Bureau landscape – opportunities and threats

Matthew Slaven, Touchmart

Self Service Credit Applications – The Old Mutual Bank Experience

Phil Nolan, Experian group

Applications of credit bureau ‘value added products’ in creating competitive advantage

Paul Smith , Experian Decision Analytics

Application fraud prevention with Hunter II

Dr Azar Jammine, Econometrix

An insight into South Africa 's dependence on the global economy, consumer spending after the NCA and the effects of the skills shortage

Andre Hattingh, VISA CEMEA

Credit card products - a vision for electronic payments into emerging markets

Gary Bailey

'Game Plan 2010'

Panel Discussion

How can regulation create opportunity for the SA credit industry?

The panel will include representatives from the banking and retail sectors, Experian and other industry experts.

Facilitator: Michael Jackson