The SAOUG Conference 2026 returns bringing together the region’s most influential Oracle leaders, customers, partners and technology professionals.
As Africa’s flagship independent Oracle community event, the Conference provides a platform to explore the applications, technologies, ideas and people shaping the future of the Intelligent Enterprise.
Delegates will hear from global Oracle executives, industry innovators and customers, Oracle ACE Directors and leading practitioners as they share real-world insight into how organisations are transforming operations, empowering people and delivering business value through modern applications, data platforms and cloud infrastructure.
The SAOUG provides a platform for Africa’s Oracle ecosystem, and the Conference is where it comes to life!
The SAOUG Conference 2026 returns bringing together the region’s most influential Oracle leaders, customers, partners and technology professionals.
As Africa’s flagship independent Oracle community event, the Conference provides a platform to explore the applications, technologies, ideas and people shaping the future of the Intelligent Enterprise.
Delegates will hear from global Oracle executives, industry innovators and customers, Oracle ACE Directors and leading practitioners as they share real-world insight into how organisations are transforming operations, empowering people and delivering business value through modern applications, data platforms and cloud infrastructure.
The SAOUG provides a platform for Africa’s Oracle ecosystem, and the Conference is where it comes to life!
Sanjay Singh and Bob Thome, VPs of Oracle Product Development and Management, are internationally recognised experts in database resilience, high availability, and mission-critical Oracle platform architecture.
Together, they have shaped the strategies and best practices that power some of the world’s most demanding enterprise environments, helping organisations achieve extreme performance, continuous availability, and cloud-scale reliability.
At SAOUG Conference 2026, they will share global insights, proven architectures, and forward-looking perspectives to help African organisations design for the next era of data, cloud and AI.
SAOUG Conference 2026 is strategically positioned between two major global technology events to bring maximum value to the African Oracle community.
Oracle AI World takes place just before SAOUG Conference 2026, with many of our keynote speakers, Oracle leaders and expert presenters travelling from Vegas to Cape Town to share the latest Oracle announcements, AI innovation and customer insights with our African community while the conversations are still fresh.
The Conference also takes place ahead of Africa Tech Festival 2026, which many of our customers and industry leaders attend, positioning Cape Town at the centre of Africa’s technology conversations during November.
This is about bringing Oracle users home to Africa, connecting global innovation with African relevance.
Vegas to Cape Town. Global insight. Local impact. Local is lekker!
Registrations are now open.
Please click on the ‘Register’ button to complete and submit your detailed registration form. Once received, we will confirm all details with you via email prior to the invoicing process.
Should you require a quotation in order to raise a PO, please indicate this on your registration form.
As seats are limited, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.
Global and local speakers, Oracle ACE Directors, Oracle Partners, Customers, and Early Careers: Students, Graduates and Interns (Day 2).
Our aim is to attract more customers this year who will share their on-prem, Cloud and AI transformation journeys with the community. As a result we have included a Customer Panel and Industry Track in the agenda.
The event starts at 18h00 on Wednesday, 11 November with a welcome cocktail and networking function at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront.
We encourage all guests travelling from outside of Cape Town to arrive in time to meet and mingle!
The 2-Day Conference programme begins at 07h30 with registration and networking on Thursday, 12 November at The Avenue. The Conference agenda starts at 08h30 and ends at 17h30.
The Celebration Dinner and Party starts at 19h30 at The Aquarium.
On Friday, 13 November the Conference agenda starts at 08h30 and ends at 17h00 at The Avenue.
Yes, private meeting rooms are available at Workshop17 during the Conference on 11, 12 and 13 November.
Please book directly with Victoria Huxter: victoria@workshop17.com
Our theme for the celebration dinner and party on Thursday, 12 November is UBUNTU: Moving Forward. Together.
We encourage you to wear your heritage with pride through traditional Afro-chic, or culturally inspired attire.
Early Careers is on Day 2 – Friday, 13 November and is for students, graduates and interns.
The delegate fee is R1,000 (ex VAT). A valid student number will be requested.
We have an exciting agenda lined up with global and local expert speakers and career advisors.
Seats are limited, so book your seat early.
No, a single-day pass is not available.
No, we are not accepting walk-ins.
Conference fees need to be paid on presentation of invoice and no later than 30 September to secure your seat, and for catering purposes.
As seats are limited, we encourage you to book and and pay early.
Yes, you need to wear your conference badge throughout the event. Credentials cannot be given to or shared with another attendee. Violations may result in badge confiscation and the attendee being asked to leave the event.
Breakfast and lunch are included on main conference days.
Please indicate your special dietary preference on your online registration form (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, Halal and kosher).
No, accommodation is not included in the Conference fee structure.
We encourage all guests travelling from outside of Cape Town to book a hotel at the V&A Waterfront and ideally in walking distance to The Avenue and Aquarium. As Cape Town is a top tourist destination, we suggest you secure your accommodation as soon as possible.
Here are 10 great hotel options within walking distance of The Avenue, Workshop17 and Two Oceans Aquarium:
Yes, we accept all major credit and debit cards via Yoco, including American Express.
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Our sponsorship value proposition is designed to maximise:
With exhibition presence, keynote opportunities, and integrated programme participation, partners engage directly with the region’s most influential Oracle audience.
As a community-driven, not-for-profit event, sponsorship enables us to deliver a world-class conference while reinvesting in skills development and the ecosystem growth across Africa.
Sponsorship confirmation is requested by 30 June 2026 to secure partnership benefits and visibility.
Join our Hello Africa flagship Oracle user community event as customers, partners, developers, and business leaders come together for three days of insight, innovation, and meaningful connection.
Your delegate pass includes full access to the conference programme, exhibition showcase, networking functions and catered experiences.
The Early Careers rate is available for students, graduates and interns, supporting skills development and community inclusion across Africa.
Secure your seat early and be part of the conversation.
