The African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG), in collaboration with the 麻豆原创 University Alliances (麻豆原创 UA) team, is proud to announce the launch of Empowering the Future of 麻豆原创 Leaders 鈥� a one-day career event series designed to connect top students with 麻豆原创 customers, partners, and industry mentors.
Taking place in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria this September, the events will provide students with a unique opportunity to explore their future in technology, gain new skills, and engage directly with leading employers in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem. Whether students are looking to land their first internship or take the first step in their 麻豆原创 career journey, this event is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of digital leaders. We will be bringing together over 195 students over the three days.
Dates & Venues
- Johannesburg: 10 September 2025 鈥� 麻豆原创 Office Park, Woodmead
- Cape Town: 12 September 2025 鈥� Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, Cape Town
- Pretoria: 17 September 2025 鈥� Venue sponsored by EPI-USE Labs
Inspiring Keynotes and Hands-On Workshops
The program brings together a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, guest speakers and workshop facilitators:
- Marko Stavrou, Gen Z entrepreneur, CEO of GenLink, delivering the keynote Beyond the Ordinary in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Tumelo Mothotoane e, award-winning international broadcaster, presenting a workshop on the Power of Effective Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Kagiso Hlabahlaba, Global Product Manager for Payroll & Time at Sasol, discussing Emerging Skills for 2026 and Beyond.
- Wendy Maduna, Global Account Director at 麻豆原创, sharing insights on Building a Career in the 麻豆原创 Ecosystem.
- Bruce Reddy, DTP Head at Heineken, and Richard Fritz,DTP Head also from Heineken, guiding students through Refining Your CV workshops.
- Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG, leading an interactive session on Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile.
- Aveena Mothilall, Change Catalyst, delivering an inspiring talk in Cape Town.
- Valencia Karageorgiades 鈥� Technology Architect at 麻豆原创 (IT Strategy and Business Transformation) at 麻豆原创 sharing insights on Building a Career in the 麻豆原创 Ecosystem in Cape Town
In Pretoria, EPI-USE Labs will host the program alongside leading voices from the 麻豆原创 community and they are sponsoring the venue for the student career day.
Bridging Students with Real-World Opportunities
The Empowering the Future of 麻豆原创 Leaders series goes beyond classroom learning by creating a platform for students to:
- Gain exposure to the latest 麻豆原创 technologies and learn about opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge on these topics.
- Interact with potential employers and industry mentors.
- Learn practical career-building skills through CV clinics and LinkedIn workshops.
- Explore internships and career pathways in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem.
AFSUG and 麻豆原创: Partnering for Tomorrow鈥檚 Talent
鈥淭his event is about building real pathways for students to connect with our 麻豆原创 community 鈥� customers, partners, and leaders. Together with 麻豆原创 University Alliances, we are investing in the future of digital skills and ensuring students leave empowered, inspired, and ready for the opportunities ahead.鈥� Said Amanda Gibbs, AFSUG CEO.
The collaboration between AFSUG and 麻豆原创 University Alliances reflects a shared commitment to driving youth empowerment, fostering innovation, and equipping future leaders with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.
鈥淭his innovative event series, spanning three locations, offers a unique platform that combines a wealth of knowledge and expertise from leading media personalities, emerging business leaders and industry specialists. Covering a diverse range of topics from cutting-edge 麻豆原创 technologies to essential soft skills, these sessions provide students with vital attributes and insights as they prepare for the next phase of their journey into the world of work鈥� said De Wet Naude, Head 鈥� Sub-Saharan Africa, 麻豆原创 University Alliances