{"id":148112,"date":"2025-05-16T06:44:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T06:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=148112"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:59:32","slug":"tech-leaders-back-saphila-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2025\/05\/tech-leaders-back-saphila-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Leaders Back Saphila 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Anticipation is building as Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group\u2019s (AFSUG) flagship local SAP user conference, approaches.<span id=\"more-296824\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Set to\u00a0take place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City, the event will bring together business and technology leaders from across the continent for two days of innovation, insight and high-impact networking.<\/p>\n<p>Key sponsors returning for the 2025 edition include SAP Africa, Deloitte and NTT Data.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Collaboration Sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SAP is once again the event\u2019s Collaboration Sponsor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nazia-pillay-7605397\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Nazia Pillay<\/a>,\u00a0<em>ad interim<\/em>\u00a0MD for SAP in Southern Africa, says: \u201cSaphila is a critically important customer and partner event for SAP, in that it provides an unparallelled, one-stop shop for all our African customers and partners. We\u2019d like to thank AFSUG for driving this flagship industry and networking event, suited to any customer or partner wishing to know the latest about SAP, its AI vision, future focus, product offerings and solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to the SAP Africa events calendar, Saphila is arguably the most important networking opportunity of the year,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Diamond Sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pillay\u2019s sentiments are echoed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lauren-wortmann-67200215\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Lauren Wortmann<\/a>, vice-president: applications and cloud at NTT Data Middle East and Africa, Saphila 2025\u2019s Diamond Sponsor, who\u00a0highlights the strategic value that the event brings. \u201cSaphila is all about bringing SAP users and vendors together to connect, create and collaborate. It provides a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge on the latest innovations, implementations and best practices in the SAP world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ntt-data-mea\/posts\/?feedView=all\">NTT Data Middle East and Africa<\/a> has taken up Diamond sponsorship of Saphila 2025 for good reason. As a global SAP Managed Services partner, it gives us incredible brand visibility and allows us to showcase our expertise and thought leadership through keynotes and workshops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaphila is also packed with engaging activities, including evening socials, a golf day and exclusive deal room access,\u00a0providing an excellent platform for attendees to engage with a diverse range of high-profile contacts. This kind of engagement really fosters a collaborative environment where industry leaders can discuss real-time data and business value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe event\u2019s expert keynote presentations and workshops can also provide a real edge,\u201d Wortmann adds. \u201cSaphila 2025 is the place to be if you want to stay updated on the latest tech advancements and make valuable connections.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Executive Suite and C-Suite sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/koosh-panday-14144312\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Koosh Panday<\/a>,\u00a0senior manager &amp; SAP project director: enterprise technology and performance\u00a0(ETP) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/za\/en.html\">Deloitte Africa<\/a> and Saphila 2025 chair, sees\u00a0the event as a catalyst for growth, skills development and innovation across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaphila brings significant value to both the local SAP ecosystem and the broader technology industry. It promotes networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration among local SAP professionals, partners and customers. It also drives innovation by showcasing the latest SAP solutions and technologies, enabling attendees to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From a broader industry perspective, Panday notes the role that Saphila plays in highlighting the transformative potential of SAP technologies across various sectors \u2013 driving digital transformation, improving business processes and creating value across industries, as well as facilitating cross-industry collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a trusted\u00a0SAP systems integrator and with a transformation alliance between the two businesses,\u00a0Deloitte\u2019s sponsorship of SAPHILA 2025 aligns with our commitment to support the local SAP community and contribute to its growth and success,\u201d Panday adds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this year\u2019s event, Deloitte will showcase how our capabilities in areas such as digital transformation, cloud solutions and data analytics can help organisations achieve their strategic goals and drive business success. We encourage people to register for Saphila 2025 as it offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest SAP trends and innovations, through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaphila represents the heartbeat of Africa\u2019s SAP community,\u201d continues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/conradhsteyn\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Conrad Steyn<\/a>, senior associate director: ERP at Deloitte Africa. \u201cOn a broader scale, Saphila amplifies Africa\u2019s voice in the global technology industry, highlighting how cutting-edge technologies \u2013 such as AI, cloud and sustainable ERP \u2013 are being adopted and adapted for local impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sponsor line-up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afsug.com\/\">AFSUG<\/a> CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amanda-g-31445912\/?originalSubdomain=za\">Amanda Gibbs<\/a> comments: \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to partner with global technology leaders who share AFSUG\u2019s vision for a more connected, digitally empowered Africa. SAPHILA 2025 will once again provide the ultimate platform for collaboration, learning and progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn addition to extending our thanks to SAP, Deloitte and NTT Data, we would also like to welcome EY, Google and Syntax as Gold Sponsors; our Silver Sponsors Accenture, FIRtech, HCL Technologies, IBM, Mediro ICT, Neptune Software Africa (NASA), PwC, SAP, Vodacom, Deloitte and AWS, and Worksoft; and Saphila 2025\u2019s Bronze Sponsors\u00a0Accely, AppConverge, BCX, Consnet, JiVS powered by\u00a0Data Migration International, Decision Inc, Edge Information Solutions, EPI-USE Labs, GlueData, G3G, Integrove, K5 Business, LRS Output Management, Nihilent, OneConnect, OpenText, Seidor, smartShift, Stratfore Tech, Tano Digital Solutions and VOQUZ Labs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpecial mentions also go to our Golf Sponsor Zimele Technologies; Coffee Sponsor iOCO; Microsoft, an Executive Experience Sponsor, Said Salim Bakhresa &amp; Company as the official Prize Sponsor, Charging Station Sponsor Engaged Business Consultants, EY and GlueData for the eagerly anticipated Masterclass sessions, as well as Heineken and Mercedes-Benz.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Register to attend Saphila 2025 by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saphila2025.com\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To become an AFSUG member, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afsug.com\/membership-information\/\">https:\/\/afsug.com\/membership-information\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This article first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/it-online.co.za\/2025\/05\/15\/tech-leaders-back-saphila2025\/\">ITOnline.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anticipation is building as Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group\u2019s (AFSUG) flagship local SAP user conference, approaches. 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