Deepfakes, Digital Theft & AI Scams: The Dark Side of Growth
Tue May 20, 13:00 - Tue May 20, 14:30
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Deepfakes, Digital Theft & AI Scams: The Dark Side of Growth
Think your business is secure? Think again.
AI isn’t just revolutionising industry, it’s also fuelling a new wave of sophisticated digital fraud. From synthetic IDs to voice cloning and deepfake onboarding, fraudsters are scaling faster than you are.
And guess what? They're using tools more advanced than your current defences.
Join us for a no-BS conversation on the dark side of digital growth. We’re pulling back the curtain on the most alarming fraud trends threatening African businesses right now, and what the smartest companies are doing to stay one step ahead.
A sneak peek at what we’re exposing:
- How Gen AI is being weaponised to steal your customers’ digital identities
- The 4x surge in authentication fraud now beating onboarding fraud by a landslide
- Why South Africa’s most ambitious scale-ups are also its most vulnerable
- Real stories from the frontlines: fake accounts, stolen biometrics, and insider risk
- What your fraud team doesn’t know, but needs to, about AI-powered fraud syndicates
- Tools that actually work (and a few that don’t)
Featuring exclusive data from Smile ID’s latest Digital Identity Fraud in Africa report, plus a panel of hard-hitting experts who’ve seen it all.
Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town
Who should attend?
CEOs, founders, compliance chiefs, growth strategists, fintech warriors, risk managers, and anyone responsible for keeping customer trust intact while growing the business.
Your growth strategy is only as strong as your fraud prevention.
Don’t become the next cautionary tale.
Come learn what the criminals already know!
SPEAKERS
Cameron Gray is the Chief Technology Officer at Smile ID, where he leads the development of cutting-edge identity verification and fraud prevention technologies across Africa. With a strong background in Physics and deep technical expertise, Cameron has built and scaled engineering teams at high-growth startups and global tech companies. His previous roles include VP of Product & Engineering at Transmedia Capital, Advisor at Convox, and Co-Founder at Deserve. Known for his leadership in driving agile innovation, Cameron brings a wealth of experience in building secure, scalable platforms in the fintech and identity space.
Co-founder & CEO at Peach Payments | EO Cape Town
Rahul Jain is a fintech leader with deep expertise in digital payments, specializing in Africa and other emerging markets. As the Co-founder and CEO of Peach Payments, he is driving innovation in online transactions, helping businesses optimize payment workflows, enhance user experience, and scale efficiently.
With a background in strategy consulting, Rahul has worked extensively with Tier 1 retailers, airlines, and online merchants, shaping their core business strategies and enabling seamless digital commerce. His expertise spans online retail, payment systems, mobile wallets, risk management, and cross-border regulatory compliance. Passionate about transforming digital payments, he continues to push the boundaries of financial technology to empower businesses across emerging economies.
Doram Greenblat is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Travelstart, a leading online travel agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. With a robust background in software engineering and technical leadership, Doram brings a wealth of experience to his role. Prior to joining Travelstart, he held significant positions in the fintech sector, including a notable tenure at PayFast, where his leadership and technical expertise were instrumental in the company's growth and success.
Doram is recognized for his exceptional leadership and strong technical skills, which have consistently contributed to the advancement of the organizations he has been part of. His ability to drive innovation and lead high-performing teams underscores his commitment to excellence in the technology sector.
Based in Cape Town, Doram continues to influence the tech landscape through his strategic vision and dedication to technological advancement.
PARKING
Location: We're just off Kloof Street on Darter Road.
Traffic Alert: Please be cautious of traffic heading into town.
Parking: Paid parking is available at Kloof Lifestyle Center
Recommended: It's always best to use Uber for convenience.
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