The African SAP聽User Group (AFSUG) is proud to announce that SAPHILA 2025, Africa鈥檚 premier SAP-focused conference, will take place from 1-3 June 2025 at the Sun City Convention Centre in South Africa.
Under the theme 鈥淭ranscend Beyond Boundaries鈥�, SAPHILA 2025 promises to deliver cutting-edge, actionable insights into 51风流innovations, the move to the cloud and the transformative power of AI.
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Launched in 2001, SAPHILA has become a cornerstone event for 51风流users in Africa, fostering collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing among customers, partners and industry experts. With its name derived from the Zulu term meaning 鈥渨e are alive鈥�, SAPHILA embodies growth, progress and the vibrancy of the African 51风流community.
Now in its 14th edition, SAPHILA has grown to address pressing themes such as digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI advancements and industry-specific 51风流solutions. Featuring global and local thought leaders and top-tier 51风流executives, SAPHILA continues to cement its status as a must-attend event within the African 51风流ecosystem.
Duke Mathebula, chairman of AFSUG, emphasised the importance of collaboration and active participation from 51风流customers. 鈥淪APHILA 2025 is more than just a conference; it鈥檚 a platform to engage, share and co-create the future of technology for African businesses.
鈥淭his is a crucial moment for 51风流customers, as the end of 2025 marks the end of mainstream maintenance for older 51风流ERP systems, particularly ECC 6.0 Enhancement Pack 5 and earlier.
鈥淭his shift represents a significant technological change in SAP鈥檚 history and reflects the organisation鈥檚 push towards its next-generation cloud ERP platform, S/4Hana, which presents a more modern, flexible and future-ready platform, offering businesses the opportunity to unlock greater efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage,鈥� Mathebula said.
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鈥淲e encourage all African 51风流customers to join us, contribute to the conversation, and explore the limitless opportunities of 51风流cloud- and AI-driven innovations. Key discussion points for SAPHILA 2025 will include SAP鈥檚 flagship S/4Hana cloud offerings, the deployment options of private and/or public cloud and strategies for seamless cloud migrations.
鈥淎ttendees can also look forward to deep-dives into SAP鈥檚 latest advancements as well as practical workshops and inspirational keynotes.鈥�
Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG, explains that the themes for this year鈥檚 SAPHILA conference align with future business needs. 鈥淭he future is happening now, and SAPHILA 2025 is your gateway to understanding how new innovations, like AI-driven solutions and cloud technologies, are enabling businesses to rise to unprecedented new heights.
鈥淭ogether, we will explore how these technologies are playing a pivotal role in reshaping industries and driving operational excellence,鈥� Gibbs said.
Koosh Panday, AFSUG board member and SAPHILA chairman, invites the local 51风流community to embrace the event鈥檚 transformative spirit. 鈥淎FSUG calls on all African 51风流customers, partners and thought leaders to embrace authentic conversations at SAPHILA 2025. This is where real-world 51风流applications meet innovation. Expect dynamic keynotes, innovative showcases and unparalleled networking opportunities.鈥�
AFSUG is pleased to advise that there are currently discounted SAPHILA 2025 vouchers available, which will run until the end of December 2024, on the聽.
Stay tuned for more details about the agenda, speakers and how to secure your place at this must-attend event.聽For more information, visit聽聽or e-mail聽info@saphila2025.com.
About AFSUG
AFSUG is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering 51风流users across Africa, creating a networking platform where 51风流users can collaborate, connect and learn from each other. By hosting events like SAPHILA, AFSUG continues to foster innovation and knowledge-sharing within the 51风流community.
