97th Annual Conference- 05-08 October 2026
The Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit and Risk Officers (CIGFARO) is delighted to invite you to attend the 97th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from 05–08 October 2026 at the Durban ICC, KwaZulu- Natal under the theme: “Reimagining Public Finance Leadership for a Changing South Africa.”
“Leadership is not about adapting to change only — it is about shaping the future through accountability, innovation, and purposeful governance.”
— John C. Maxwell
This prestigious annual gathering will bring together public sector leaders, finance professionals, governance experts, auditors, risk practitioners, policymakers, and strategic stakeholders from across South Africa to engage on the future of public finance leadership and institutional transformation.
The conference will provide a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing on critical issues shaping the public sector landscape. Delegates can look forward to insightful keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, technical presentations, and networking opportunities focused on strengthening leadership, accountability, innovation, and resilience within the public sector.
Conference Dates: 05–08 October 2026
Venue: Durban ICC, KwaZulu- Natal
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Fees
CIGFARO Members: R8 450
Non-Members (Government): R9 605
Private Sector: R11 660
From 1 September 2026
CIGFARO Members: R9 295
Non-Members (Government): R10 565
Private Sector: R12 826
Registration Closing Date:01 October 2026
Target Audience:
Executive Mayors, Mayors, Councillors, Municipal Managers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Audit Executives, Chief Risk Officers, Directors and Senior Managers, Internal Auditors, Risk Management Practitioners, Supply Chain Management Officials, Governance and Compliance Practitioners, MPAC Chairpersons and Members, Provincial and National Treasury Officials, State-Owned Entity Representatives, Academics, Policymakers, and other public sector finance, audit, governance, and risk professionals.
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