16 July 2025 – As global business confidence continues to slide, the V20 Africa 2025 Conference is set to convene international leaders in Cape Town at a time when the need for reliable, transparent valuation standards has never been more pressing.
Dianne de Wet, former President of the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV), says, “Business confidence is not just a statistic, it’s the heartbeat of investment, development, and job creation. The V20 Conference, which is being hosted by the SAIV, together with India’s Assessors and Registered Valuers Foundation and International Valuations Standards Council, will therefore serve as a pivotal moment for the valuation profession worldwide. The challenges we face are not unique to any one country – they are global and they demand global solutions.”
De Wet notes that international markets are grappling with a host of complex valuation challenges. “Across the globe, we are witnessing increased volatility in property markets, the rapid growth of intangible assets like brands, software and cryptocurrencies, and the urgent need to adapt to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Each region faces its own regulatory, economic and ethical dilemmas, but what unites us is the need for robust, internationally recognised valuation standards.”
“The V20 is where these standards will be shaped and debated. With the programme closely aligned with South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme of solidarity, equality and sustainable development, the conference’s main focus will be on harnessing reliable and transparent valuation advice in decision-making, and to support the achievement of a stable, prosperous world that prioritises sustainable development. This is not just about theory – these are practical tools and standards that can help restore confidence and drive growth, even in turbulent times.”
De Wet adds that people do not realise how important valuation really is. “It is at the core of every major business decision, from securing finance to mergers and acquisitions and from property development to the management of intellectual property and intangible assets,” she notes.
This year’s conference, De Wet highlights, will feature an international line-up of speakers and delegates. “We’re bringing the world’s top minds in valuation to South Africa, bringing fresh thinking and international collaboration.”
Confirmed speakers include Nick Talbot, CEO of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC); Ben Elder, Global Head of Valuations at RICS, from the UK; Ray Moran, Managing Director of FON Valuation Services, from New Jersey, USA; Chris Mellon, an expert in closely held business and intangible asset valuation, Lux Rainier, of VDP Research in Germany and Sumi Koo an international leader in machinery, IP, and business property valuation and executive at the World Association of Valuation Organisations (WAVO).
“We also have many African voices who are at the forefront, with leaders like Dr. Steven Ngubeni, chairperson of the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority, bringing local insights to the global stage,” De Wet states.
Professionals involved in asset valuation, from auditors and accountants to engineers, property practitioners, bankers, and business brokers will benefit from attending the conference. “The issues we’ll be discussing affect every sector. Whether you’re grappling with the complexities of valuing a hijacked building, navigating the volatility of the property market, or trying to understand the worth of a brand or digital asset, you will find answers at V20 Africa 2025,” she adds.
Registration for the V20 Africa 2025 Conference is now open. For more information and to secure your place, visit the official V20 Conference website (Home | V20 Africa).
