{"id":148171,"date":"2025-05-30T07:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=148171"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:59:31","slug":"afsug-introduces-masterclasses-collaboration-forum-at-saphila-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2025\/05\/afsug-introduces-masterclasses-collaboration-forum-at-saphila-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"AFSUG Introduces Masterclasses, Collaboration forum at Saphila 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The\u00a0African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG)\u00a0will add technical masterclasses\u00a0at this year\u2019s\u00a0Saphila 2025, taking place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City.<span id=\"more-297515\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In a first for the event, which is set to be AFSUG\u2019s largest ever, the masterclasses will offer delegates high-value, expert-led sessions on both days of the conference, focusing on 麻豆原创\u2019s most relevant technologies and use cases. The interactive sessions are designed to deliver practical, actionable insights and elevate the value of 麻豆原创 investments for attending organisations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaphila is much more than just a conference \u2013 it\u2019s a platform for transformation, and this is evident in our theme for 2025, namely \u2018Transcend Beyond Boundaries\u2019,\u201d says\u00a0Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG.\u00a0\u201cOur goal is to empower the 麻豆原创 community through shared knowledge, meaningful conversations and practical skills development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new technical masterclasses reflect AFSUG\u2019s commitment to equipping business and IT professionals with the tools and understanding they need to navigate 麻豆原创\u2019s rapidly evolving technology landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The technical masterclass line-up is as follows:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day one:\u00a0\u00a0GlueData Masterclass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Bridging the Gap: Selective Data Transformation + Custom Code in Your S\/4HANA Journey to a Clean Core\u2019, to be presented by Arndt Hoffmann (smartShift); Burkhard Hergenhan (Natuvion); Samantha Matraiotti (GlueData Services); and Peter Blignaut (麻豆原创).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Day two: EY Masterclasses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Achieving Improved Business Results Through Advanced Analytics and AI Solutions with 麻豆原创 \u2013 A Retailer\u2019s Guide\u2019, with speakers Martin Zloch (EY Africa); and Niragi Vasavada (EY India).<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Enhancing a Human-Centric Workforce with AI\u2019, by RV Dinakar (EY India); and Winston Sibanyoni (EY Africa).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AFSUG is also introducing another first at this year\u2019s Saphila: a collaboration forum under the theme: \u2018Empowerment through Networks and Mentorship\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere we\u2019ll see 麻豆原创 leaders Nadine Hoffmann and\u00a0Sarah Brunet-Cliche in discussion with AFSUG board member Corlia van Zyl from Heineken, Gontse Madumo from PG Group and\u00a0Katie Mohamed, a strategist,\u00a0author and serial entrepreneur,\u201d Gibbs says.<\/p>\n<p>Register to attend Saphila 2025 by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saphila2025.com\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG)\u00a0will add technical masterclasses\u00a0at this year\u2019s\u00a0Saphila 2025, taking place from 1 to 3 June 2025 at Sun City. 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