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Alternatively,  request access via the form below.* Join us as we showcase our spectrum of solutions for our clients and partners. Industry leaders from different sectors will come together to learn and share experiences during an energising morning full of interactive sessions. You will gain valuable insights and discover the potential and possibilities that can be harnessed for your own business. We will also showcase some of our latest software and services developments and give you a glimpse into the future of SAP and EPI-USE Labs’ technology. All SAP clients are invited to join us at this exclusive event. Our aim is to inform, inspire, foster collaboration and help you get the very best out of your SAP investment. Let's connect, collaborate, network and be inspired! [Get in touch](https://www.epiuselabs.com/epi-use-labs-inspire-event-south-africa-2024#registerhere) ![](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/b2zvabrick/swatch) ## Event agenda | **08:30 - 09:15**   |   |  Arrival, registration and welcome | | --- | --- | --- | | **09:15 - 09:45**   |   |   Be INSPIRED by legendary cricketer Fanie de Villiers    | | **09:45 - 10:00**   |   |   A sneak peek into AFSUG's plans for 2025 Duke Mathebula, AFSUG Chairman | | **10:00 - 10:30**   |   |   The evolution of Data Sync Manager (DSM) James Watson, Product Group at EPI-USE Labs | | **10:30 - 11:00** | ** ** | **Comfort break** | | **11:00 - 11:15** |   | ERP: Discover how we make a real-world difference with 1% | | **11:15 - 11:45** |   | The future of EPI-USE Labs technology Paul Snyman, Product Group at EPI-USE Labs | | **11:45 - 12:15** |   | Cloud strategy in 2024 and beyond Ludi Nel, Technical Director at iSphere Cloud | | **12:15 - 12:45** |   | How SAP BTP and AI will revolutionise the way we work Peter Blignaut, SAP | | **12:45 - 14:30** |   | ** Networking and lunch** | ## When and where? 18 September 2024 In-person event The Wanderers Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa ### Request instant access to the materials from the INSPIRE for User Group event --- ### What is the benefit of attending INSPIRE events? ![Artboard 23@2x-Feb-08-2021-01-53-55-89-PM](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2023@2x-Feb-08-2021-01-53-55-89-PM.png?width=174&name=Artboard%2023@2x-Feb-08-2021-01-53-55-89-PM.png) Hear about experiences from other companies like yours ![Artboard 23 copy@2x-2](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2023%20copy@2x-2.png?width=174&name=Artboard%2023%20copy@2x-2.png) Find out about new developments and industry updates ![Artboard 23 copy 2@2x-2](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2023%20copy%202@2x-2.png?width=174&name=Artboard%2023%20copy%202@2x-2.png) Ask our experts questions ![Artboard 23 copy 6@2x-2](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2023%20copy%206@2x-2.png?width=174&name=Artboard%2023%20copy%206@2x-2.png) Benefit from the EPI-USE Labs' collaborative community ![Artboard 23 copy 5@2x-2](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2023%20copy%205@2x-2.png?width=174&name=Artboard%2023%20copy%205@2x-2.png) Be inspired by new ideas and innovations ## Our Speakers ![Peter Blignaut](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/00-Website/08-Events/01-User-groups/521506-mea-inspire-user-group-landing-page/Peter%20Blignaut.jpeg) **Peter Blignaut** SAP Customer Advisory Manager: SAP BTP ![Peter Blignaut](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/00-Website/08-Events/01-User-groups/521506-mea-inspire-user-group-landing-page/Peter%20Blignaut.jpeg) [** LinkedIn](https://www.epiuselabs.com/epi-use-labs-inspire-event-south-africa-2024#) ###### Peter Blignaut SAP Customer Advisory Manager: SAP BTP Peter leads a team of innovative technologists focusing on helping customers to make sense of their business information by leveraging intelligent technologies. The team helps customers brings context to data and enables the discovery  of hidden insights. We also consult with customers on the technical  design of SAP solutions and on how to connect on-premise and cloud data sources and applications. Our goal is make the intelligent enterprise a reality for customers. Prior to joining SAP in 2014 Peter worked in a variety of IT consulting roles including spending six years at Sybase South Africa where he focused on Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence. Peter holds a BCom Degree from the University of South Africa. ![Duke Mathebula](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/Speakers-People-Images/Duke%20Mathebula.png) **Duke Mathebula** African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Chairman ![Duke Mathebula](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/Speakers-People-Images/Duke%20Mathebula.png) [** LinkedIn](https://www.epiuselabs.com/epi-use-labs-inspire-event-south-africa-2024#) ###### Duke Mathebula African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Chairman Duke Mathebula is an accomplished IT Leader with expertise in digital transformation and IT optimisation. Currently he leads IT at Trident Steel Africa, where he drives modernisation efforts to align the technology agenda with business objectives effectively. He also serves as the Board Chairperson of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), is an executive member of the Core Leadership Team of the Global SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN) and the Lead of the SUGEN Licensing & Audit Charter. Recognised for his impact, his contributions to the industry have earned him recognition as a Top 50 Digital Transformation IT Leader (2023, 2024) and a Top 50 Cyber Leader in South Africa (2024). ![Fanie de Villiers](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/00-Website/08-Events/01-User-groups/521506-mea-inspire-user-group-landing-page/Fanie%20de%20Villiers.png) **Fanie de Villiers** Celebrated South African cricketer ![Fanie de Villiers](https://www.epiuselabs.com/hubfs/00-Website/08-Events/01-User-groups/521506-mea-inspire-user-group-landing-page/Fanie%20de%20Villiers.png) [** LinkedIn](https://www.epiuselabs.com/epi-use-labs-inspire-event-south-africa-2024#) ###### Fanie de Villiers Celebrated South African cricketer Fanie de Villiers, a celebrated South African cricketer, gained international fame with his match-winning 10-wicket haul against Australia in Sydney. Recognised as one of the top five bowlers globally for five years, he was dubbed the world's best fast bowler in 1995. 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