SAP Africa, Deloitte and NTT DATA return as key sponsors of Africas leading SAP user event
JOHANNESBURG - May 15, 2025 - Anticipation is building as SAPHILA 2025, the African SAP User Groups (AFSUG) flagship local SAP user conference, approaches. Set to take place from 01 to 03 June 2025 at Sun City in South Africas North-West Province, the event will bring together business and technology leaders from across the continent for two days of innovation, insight and high-impact networking.
Key sponsors returning for the 2025 edition include SAP Africa, Deloitte and NTT DATA; all reaffirming their commitment to Africas growing SAP ecosystem and the digital transformation of local enterprises.
SAP spotlighted as Collaboration SponsorSAP once again takes pride of place as the events Collaboration Sponsor, maintaining its enduring partnership with AFSUG and continued commitment to the growth of Africas SAP community through the SAPHILA platform.
Nazia Pillay, ad interim managing director for SAP in Southern Africa, says: SAPHILA is a critically important customer and partner event for SAP, in that it provides an unparallelled, one-stop shop for all our African customers and partners. Wed like to thank AFSUG for driving this flagship industry and networking event, suited to any customer or partner wishing to know the latest about SAP, its AI vision, future focus, product offerings and solutions.
When it comes to the SAP Africa events calendar, SAPHILA is arguably the most important networking opportunity of the year, she adds.
NTT DATA pledges support as Diamond SponsorPillays sentiments are echoed by Lauren Wortmann, vice president: applications and cloud at NTT DATA Middle East and Africa, SAPHILA 2025s Diamond Sponsor, who highlights the strategic value that the event brings. SAPHILA is all about bringing SAP users and vendors together to connect, create and collaborate. It provides a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge on the latest innovations, implementations and best practices in the SAP world.
NTT DATA Middle East and Africa has taken up Diamond sponsorship of SAPHILA 2025 for good reason. As a global SAP Managed Services partner, it gives us incredible brand visibility and allows us to showcase our expertise and thought leadership through keynotes and workshops.
SAPHILA is also packed with engaging activities, including evening socials, a golf day and exclusive deal room access, providing an excellent platform for attendees to engage with a diverse range of high-profile contacts. This kind of engagement really fosters a collaborative environment where industry leaders can discuss real-time data and business value.
The events expert keynote presentations and workshops can also provide a real edge, Wortmann continues. SAPHILA 2025 is the place to be if you want to stay updated on the latest tech advancements and make valuable connections.
Deloitte confirmed as Executive Suite and C-Suite sponsorKoosh Panday, senior manager & SAP project director, Enterprise Technology and Performance (ETP) at Deloitte Africa and SAPHILA 2025 chair, sees SAPHILA 2025 as a catalyst for growth, skills development and innovation across the continent.
SAPHILA brings significant value to both the local SAP ecosystem and the broader technology industry. It promotes networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration among local SAP professionals, partners and customers. It also drives innovation by showcasing the latest SAP solutions and technologies, enabling attendees to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.
From a broader industry perspective, Panday notes the role that SAPHILA plays in highlighting the transformative potential of SAP technologies across various sectors - driving digital transformation, improving business processes and creating value across industries, as well as facilitating cross-industry collaboration.
As a trusted SAP systems integrator and with a transformation alliance between the two businesses, Deloitte's sponsorship of SAPHILA 2025 aligns with our commitment to support the local SAP community and contribute to its growth and success, Panday adds.
At this years event, Deloitte will showcase how our capabilities in areas such as digital transformation, cloud solutions and data analytics can help organisations achieve their strategic goals and drive business success. We encourage people to register for SAPHILA 2025 as it offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest SAP trends and innovations, through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.