INSPIRE South Africa events 2026
Johannesburg, The Venue Green Park | Wednesday 19 August 2026
Cape Town, Rooftop on Bree | Friday 21 August 2026
Durban, The Oyster Box | Monday 24 August 2026
Keeping up with SAP’s evolving roadmap, POPIA requirements, and increasing complexity is challenging, but our exclusive half-day INSPIRE events are designed to cut through this noise!
We’re giving business leaders a clear view of what’s changing, how to prepare for 2027 and beyond, and a first look at the latest innovations from SAP and EPI-USE Labs.
Most exciting of all, attendees will be granted an exclusive look at our new AI-powered platform spanning the entire enterprise data lifecycle.
Join us in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban to connect with peers, share insights, and enjoy our exclusive launch.
Kindly note that attendance is complimentary for registered attendees.
19 August
21 August
24 August
19 August
Johannesburg, The Venue Green Park | 19 August
Agenda
08:00 – 08:45 AM
Arrival | Tea, coffee & arrival snacks08:45 – 09:00 AM
Welcome & introduction | Hilton Anspach, SVP Middle East & Africa
09:00 – 09:30 AM
Keynote | Beyond the altitude: climbing for a cause greater than yourself | Exploring her experiences conquering the Seven Summits as the first Black African woman to summit Mt Everest, leadership strategist Saray Khumalo shares lessons on resilience and leading under pressure.
09:30 – 10:00 AM
Semantik launch | Dr Tiaan Scheepers, Chief Technology Officer at EPI-USE Labs | The wait is almost over. Get ready to meet our new AI platform that... well, we can't tell you everything just yet. You’ll just have to wait and see!
10:00 – 10:30 AM
The impact of historic data on your S/4HANA journey | Frederik Ried, Archive Central Product Manager at EPI-USE Labs, explores data archiving strategies and what will help you solve the challenge of managing historical data during your transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Going beyond corporate purpose | Lesiba Masibe, ERP Coordinator, shares more about Group Elephant's NGO, Elephants, Rhinos & People (ERP).
11:15 – 11:45 AM
To the cloud and back | Ludi Nel, Cloud Lead at EPI-USE Labs, explores why the pendulum is swinging and what it means for your SAP landscape.
11:45 – 12:00 PM
Fireside chat with Erwin Kempff, IT Operations Manager at DGB | Erwin shares how great technology and great wine both take patience, craft and the right conditions.
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Panel discussion | SAP data privacy & POPIA compliance | Rohin Ramjee, Regional Architect at EPI-USE Labs, and Mphakiseng Masuabe, Cybersecurity and Compliance Advisor at SAP, share what POPIA compliance should look like in 2026; whilst busting three common data privacy myths.12:30 - 13:30 PM
Closing & lunch21 August
Cape Town, Rooftop on Bree | 21 August
Agenda
08:00 – 08:45 AM
Arrival | Tea, coffee & arrival snacks
08:45 – 09:00 AM
Welcome & introduction | Hilton Anspach, SVP Middle East & Africa
09:00 – 09:30 AM
Keynote: Breaking the ice | Reino von Wielligh, professional ice and marathon swimmer, shares the mindset behind extreme endurance, the discipline required to master his ice, and the motivation that drives him to challenge his own limits for others.
09:30 – 10:00 AM
Semantik launch | Thomas Scholtz | The wait is almost over. Get ready to meet our new AI platform that... well, we can't tell you everything just yet. You’ll just have to wait and see!10:00 – 10:30 AM
The impact of historic data on your S/4HANA journey | Frederik Ried, Archive Central Product Manager at EPI-USE Labs, explores data archiving strategies and what will help you solve the challenge of managing historical data during your transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Fireside chat with Erwin Kempff, IT Operations Manager at DGB | Erwin shares how great technology and great wine both take patience, craft and the right conditions.
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 – 11:45 AM
To the cloud and back | Ludi Nel, Cloud Lead at EPI-USE Labs, explores why the pendulum is swinging and what it means for your SAP landscape.
12:45 – 12:15 PM
SAP data privacy & POPIA compliance | Rohin Ramjee, Regional Architect at EPI-USE Labs shares what POPIA compliance should look like in 2026; whilst busting three common data privacy myths.
12:15 – 12:45 PM
The Mediclinic story | Francois du Toit, Group SAP Architect at Mediclinic, provides his insights into their SAP landscape and how they work with sensitive patient information.12:45 – 14:00 PM
Closing & lunch24 August
Durban, The Oyster Box | 24 August
Agenda
08:00 – 08:45 AM
Arrival08:45 – 09:00 AM
Welcome & introduction | Hilton Anspach, SVP Middle East & Africa
09:00 – 09:30 AM
Semantik launch | Ramesh Mandal | The wait is almost over. Get ready to meet our new AI platform that... well, we can't tell you everything just yet. You’ll just have to wait and see!
09:30 – 10:30 AM
Client & partner focus | K5 Business, Paymenow & Vector Logistics
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 – 11:30 AM
The impact of historic data on your S/4HANA journey | Frederik Ried, Archive Central Product Manager at EPI-USE Labs, explores data archiving strategies and what will help you solve the challenge of managing historical data during your transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
11:30 – 12:00 PM
SAP data privacy & POPIA compliance | Rohin Ramjee, Regional Architect at EPI-USE Labs shares what POPIA compliance should look like in 2026; whilst busting three common data privacy myths.
12:00 – 13:15 PM
Closing & lunch
Why attend INSPIRE events?
During the sessions, you will:
- Get practical insights into managing modern SAP landscapes
- Reconnect with peers, SAP experts and industry leaders, and exchange experiences
- Leave with actionable takeaways you can implement in your organisation.
Attendance is complimentary for registered attendees.
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