Webinar and Workshop Series: Open Data Collaboratives

Join us for another MLOps Community x Span event! We're bringing two great speakers for an evening of data, scale, and real-world engineering war stories: 🎤 Georgina Armstrong — Business and customer insights from building large-scale recommender systems. A deep dive into how recommendation engines shape (and sometimes surprise) customer behavior at scale. 🎤 Bulumko Madikane — Scaling Isn't Fixing: A Spark Data Skew Story. Why throwing more resources at a slow pipeline doesn't always solve the problem — and what actually does. Come for the talks and Q&A, stay for the networking and snacks. See you there!

Dev Days Cape Town is an in-person-only, community-led event taking place on 3 October 2026 at BBD Cape Town in Century City. There is no virtual or livestream option. It brings together developers, enthusiasts, and the local tech community to explore the power of GitHub Copilot through practical, hands-on experiences. Open to all developers, this is a full-day event focused on real-world workflows, hands-on activities, and workshops centered on GitHub Copilot in the Copilot app and the CLI. Alongside the hands-on content, we will also have additional speakers with industry experience sharing their own perspectives on how they are using these tools day to day. For more details checkout the website: https://cptmsdug.dev/dev-days-2026.html Code of Conduct We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. Please review the event Code of Conduct before attending. 👉 Event Code of Conduct: https://github.com/github/dev-days/blob/main/EVENT_CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

An in-person meet-up for founders, builders, and team leads who are actively using technology to build, scale, and innovate – and bringing these ideas to life, not just talking about them. Panel discussion: The Signals Behind Tomorrow’s Consumer: Spending, Risk & What Matters in 2027 What will tomorrow’s consumer look like, and which signals will matter most when assessing them? At our final Tech Open Mic Night of 2026, we’re bringing together leaders from fintech, lending, consumer data, credit risk, and technology to explore how the South African consumer is changing – and what businesses should be preparing for as we head into 2027. From changing spending habits and growing financial pressure to fraud, alternative data, and predictive risk models, our panel will unpack the signals that could shape how businesses understand and assess tomorrow’s consumer. We’ll be discussing: Which spending patterns reveal financial pressure or resilience? What will creditworthiness look like in 2027? Can predictive risk models keep pace with changing consumer behaviour and fraud? Which data and signals will matter most in tomorrow’s risk models? How should businesses be preparing for the consumer of the future? Expect different perspectives, practical insights, real-world data, and an open conversation about what’s changing – and what it means for the businesses building financial products and technology around South African consumers. Joining the panel: Christopher Ball – Co-Founder, Finch Technologies Simon Anderssen – Founder, Slant Mladen Čolić – Head of Fintech, TransUnion Africa Clinton Haley – CTO, Mpowa Finance Agenda for the evening: 17:30 – 18:00 – Arrival, drinks, and eats 18:00 – 18:05 – Welcome and introductions 18:05 – 18:50 – Panel discussion 18:50 – 19:00 – Audience Q&A 19:00 – 19:30 – Closing remarks & networking We’ll also be joined by a few local Cape Town favourites, with Devil’s Peak beer, Two in a Bush Cordial, and Ground Culture keeping everyone fed and hyd

About TECHSPO Cape Town 2027 Where Business, Tech & Innovation Collide in Cape Town Step into the future at TECHSPO Cape Town 2027 , a two-day technology expo that showcases the innovations redefining how we live, work, and grow. Here’s why you can’t miss it: Experience Innovation Firsthand – Explore exhibitors presenting the latest in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Get Inspired & Informed – See how emerging technologies are transforming industries and uncover new opportunities for business growth. Network & Collaborate – Connect with tech enthusiasts, innovators, and peers from across the industry. Now in its 10th year , TECHSPO Cape Town returns October 6–7, 2027 to Cape Town, South Africa. This premier event attracts developers, brands, marketers, designers, technology providers, and visionaries all eager to shape the future of tech. Alongside TECHSPO, attendees also have exclusive access to D igiMarCon Africa 202 7 —a limited-capacity, paid conference focused on digital marketing, media, and advertising. While DigiMarCon delivers the strategy and insights , TECHSPO is where you can see, test, and experience the technology in action . 👉 For complete event details, visit: https://techspocapetown.co.za! Event Zones Get ready to explore these exciting zones at TECHSPO Cape Town 2027 : Auditorium – The main stage comes alive with Keynotes, Industry Panels, and Master Classes , all led by world-class experts. Learn the latest trends, proven strategies, and practical solutions shaping the future of digital marketing and technology. Exhibition Hall – Discover the next generation of tech innovation across Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Network with peers and industry leaders while exploring cutting-edge solutions designed to transform your business. Training Theater – Dive deeper with a curated mix of live-streamed sessions from DigiMarCon’s global conferences and Lunch & Learn presentations during the Networking Luncheon—perfect for actionab