[Luno Institutional Digital Asset Conference 2026]
LIDAC26
CAPE TOWN
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A focused programme covering market structure, institutional adoption, and the evolving investment landscape.
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
[Agenda]
Your Guide to the Event
When?
11 June 2026
When?
11 June 2026
Where?
The Avenue at the Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront
Where?
The Avenue at the Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Welcome
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Delegate Registration & Networking
Duration
90 min
Welcome
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Delegate Registration & Networking
Duration
90 min
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Welcome
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome
Alan Winde, Western Cape Premier
Duration
30 min
Welcome
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome
Alan Winde, Western Cape Premier
Duration
30 min
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Opening Address
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Institutionalisation of Digital Assets
• Analyse the shift from retail-driven speculation to institutional-grade infrastructure and custody • Identify the regulatory milestones required to integrate digital assets into traditional portfolios • Evaluate the impact of sovereign and corporate adoption on global market liquidity
Speaker
James Lanigan, Luno - CEO
Duration
30 min
Opening Address
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Institutionalisation of Digital Assets
• Analyse the shift from retail-driven speculation to institutional-grade infrastructure and custody • Identify the regulatory milestones required to integrate digital assets into traditional portfolios • Evaluate the impact of sovereign and corporate adoption on global market liquidity
Speaker
James Lanigan, Luno - CEO
Duration
30 min
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Speaker
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Digital Multiplier - Accelerating South Africa’s Growth Through Financial Innovation
• Understand how financial innovation can reduce friction in South Africa’s cross-border payment corridors • Examine the correlation between digital asset adoption and GDP growth in emerging markets • Assess the role of local FinTech hubs in positioning South Africa as a regional leader in the digital economy
Speaker
Ashor Sarupen, Deputy Minister of Finance
Duration
30 min
Speaker
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Digital Multiplier - Accelerating South Africa’s Growth Through Financial Innovation
• Understand how financial innovation can reduce friction in South Africa’s cross-border payment corridors • Examine the correlation between digital asset adoption and GDP growth in emerging markets • Assess the role of local FinTech hubs in positioning South Africa as a regional leader in the digital economy
Speaker
Ashor Sarupen, Deputy Minister of Finance
Duration
30 min
11:00 am
11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Refreshment and Networking Break
Duration
30 min
Break
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Refreshment and Networking Break
Duration
30 min
11:30 am
11:30 am
Session 1
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Institutional Adoption: Crypto ETFs vs RWAs: Which Makes It First?
• Compare the risk-return profiles of spot ETFs versus the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWAs) • Discuss the legal and technical hurdles of bringing "off-chain" assets (like real estate or bonds) onto the blockchain • Predict which vehicle will attract the most institutional capital in the next 24 months based on current market demand
Speakers
Hemash Kala, JSE - Head of Strategy Execution
Robyn Lawson, Absa - Head of Digital Product: Custody
Ben Meyer, Prescient - Managing Director: Capital Markets
Moderator:
Aleksander Andjelopolj, Luno - Vice President: Product Experience
Duration
60 min
Session 1
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Institutional Adoption: Crypto ETFs vs RWAs: Which Makes It First?
• Compare the risk-return profiles of spot ETFs versus the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWAs) • Discuss the legal and technical hurdles of bringing "off-chain" assets (like real estate or bonds) onto the blockchain • Predict which vehicle will attract the most institutional capital in the next 24 months based on current market demand
Speakers
Hemash Kala, JSE - Head of Strategy Execution
Robyn Lawson, Absa - Head of Digital Product: Custody
Ben Meyer, Prescient - Managing Director: Capital Markets
Moderator:
Aleksander Andjelopolj, Luno - Vice President: Product Experience
Duration
60 min
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
Session 2
12:30 PM – 13:30 PM
The Macro Outlook & Digital Assets: Digital Asset Adoption Against Economic Uncertainty
• Analyse how digital assets act as a hedge (or correlated risk asset) during periods of high inflation and currency volatility • Evaluate the influence of global monetary policy and interest rate cycles on digital asset valuations • Determine strategies for maintaining portfolio resilience amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainty
Speakers
Piet Viljoen, RECM - CEO
Adrian Saville, GIBS - Director: Center for African Management and Markets
Refilwe Moloto - Independent Economic Strategist
Moderator:
Marius Reitz, Luno - General Manager: Africa and Europe
Duration
60 min
Session 2
12:30 PM – 13:30 PM
The Macro Outlook & Digital Assets: Digital Asset Adoption Against Economic Uncertainty
• Analyse how digital assets act as a hedge (or correlated risk asset) during periods of high inflation and currency volatility • Evaluate the influence of global monetary policy and interest rate cycles on digital asset valuations • Determine strategies for maintaining portfolio resilience amidst geopolitical and economic uncertainty
Speakers
Piet Viljoen, RECM - CEO
Adrian Saville, GIBS - Director: Center for African Management and Markets
Refilwe Moloto - Independent Economic Strategist
Moderator:
Marius Reitz, Luno - General Manager: Africa and Europe
Duration
60 min
13:30 pm
13:30 pm
break
13:30 pm - 14:30 pm
Lunch Break
Duration
60 min
break
13:30 pm - 14:30 pm
Lunch Break
Duration
60 min
14:30 pm
14:30 pm
Session 3
14:30 pm - 15:30 pm
The Rise Of Stablecoins & Treasury 2.0
• Explore the evolution of corporate treasury management through the use of yield-bearing stablecoins • Identifying the operational efficiencies of using 24/7 programmable money for internal liquidity management • Discussing the regulatory landscape of private stablecoins versus Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Speakers
Nkahiseng Ralepeli, Loop - Strategic Operations
Benji Feinberg, Cedar Money - CEO
Dan Kleinbaum, Luno - Head of Trading
Moderator:
Sonya Kuhnel, Idatco - CEO
Duration
60 min
Session 3
14:30 pm - 15:30 pm
The Rise Of Stablecoins & Treasury 2.0
• Explore the evolution of corporate treasury management through the use of yield-bearing stablecoins • Identifying the operational efficiencies of using 24/7 programmable money for internal liquidity management • Discussing the regulatory landscape of private stablecoins versus Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Speakers
Nkahiseng Ralepeli, Loop - Strategic Operations
Benji Feinberg, Cedar Money - CEO
Dan Kleinbaum, Luno - Head of Trading
Moderator:
Sonya Kuhnel, Idatco - CEO
Duration
60 min
15:30 PM
15:30 PM
fireside
15:30 PM - 16:00 pm
ZARU - Unlocking The Potential Of A Digital Rand
• Drivers of Local Stablecoin Demand • The Structure of ZARU • Unlocking Institutional Utility
Vighnesh Patel, Loop - CEO
Jacques le Roux, Sanlam Financial Markets - CEO
James Lanigan, Luno - CEO
Duration
30 min
fireside
15:30 PM - 16:00 pm
ZARU - Unlocking The Potential Of A Digital Rand
• Drivers of Local Stablecoin Demand • The Structure of ZARU • Unlocking Institutional Utility
Vighnesh Patel, Loop - CEO
Jacques le Roux, Sanlam Financial Markets - CEO
James Lanigan, Luno - CEO
Duration
30 min
16:00 pm
16:00 pm
closing
16:00 pm - 16:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Christo de Wit, Luno - Country Manager South Africa
Duration
30 min
closing
16:00 pm - 16:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Christo de Wit, Luno - Country Manager South Africa
Duration
30 min
16:30 pm
16:30 pm
closing
16:30 pm - 18:30 pm
Networking
Duration
120 min
closing
16:30 pm - 18:30 pm
Networking
Duration
120 min
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