The aim was to introduce the latest technologies and developments available to the Corporates, Attorneys and Debt Collectors and to discuss the challenges each participant in the Debt Collection Industry faces.

2018 was even bigger and better than previous years, with 447 delegates that included attendees from all over Africa in the corporate, legal and debt collection industries, and to keep our delegates updated there were 21 Exhibitors focusing on communication solutions, payment solutions and other specialised solutions directed to assist debt collection firms and law firms, and corporates owners and management.

The attendees included various executives from Banks, Retail Stores, Corporates, Municipalities, Law Firms, Debt Recovery Agencies, and such like. It was supported by ADRA, the Council for Debt Collectors and the Law Society of South Africa.

The first key-note speaker was Ralph Mathekga, one of South Africa’s leading political analysts. He spoke on the state of the political environment and highlighted certain predictions for the near future. The second key-note speaker was Stephen Grootes, well known radio host and author, and the presenter of the SAfm Sunrise. Stephen had a profound message on the country’s leadership and his predictions on the near future.

Furthermore the following expert’s in the Debt Collection Industry also presented: Mr Eugene Joubert from Corporate Rebels, followed by a panel discussion regarding Debicheck, facilitated by Marius Smith, the President of ADRA and COO of the Nimble Group. Dr Ina Meiring, an Executive at ENSafrica, presented on POPi. Mr Peter Rafferty CEO of Futuresoft, also presented. His presentation focused on VAT on Debt Collection Fees.