Conference 2025 | The SAOUG

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4-6 NOV 2026

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The Conference Where IT All Happened!

Africa’s Oracle community came together to learn, build, collaborate, and accelerate what’s next in Cloud and AI, under one proudly African cloud with a red lining.

Thank you for an unforgettable SAOUG Conference 2025!
From our Hello Africa theme to two days of powerhouse keynotes, five themed tracks (Day 1) expanding to six (Day 2) with a dedicated Student Hub, and a high-energy African-Chic Gala Dinner, our community showed up, shared boldly, and shaped what’s next for Oracle users across Africa.

Day 1 set the tone with government-scale AI strategy, Oracle’s AI vision, and real-world paths to modernisation across EBS, Fusion, OCI and APEX. Breakouts unpacked finance transformation, licensing and compliance, connected close, change leadership, and AI-powered quality engineering.

Day 2 pushed into “Tech for Humanity”, data storytelling, live Oracle 23ai demos, cybersecurity and risk management, cost control, and student careers, closing with an ACE Fireside on Africa’s next decade in Cloud and AI.

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Opening Keynotes (Day 1) : Human-Centric AI for Government Demetris Skourides; Oracle’s “Intelligent Business Transformation with AI” — Sandhya Ramdhany & Gomedi Makhongoana; The Future of Data, AI & App Dev — Connor McDonald; Extending Oracle Cloud Fusion Apps with AI — Debra Lilley.
Opening Keynotes (Day 2) : What Does Tech for Humanity Look Like? — Demetris Skourides; Data Storytelling & Literacy — Dr Abi Giles-Haigh; Customer Innovation Spotlight featuring leaders from across the region.
60+ Sessions : across ERP, EPM, AI, Data, Cloud, Security & Risk Management, Licensing & Compliance, Fusion Apps, APEX, Open Source, JD Edwards, Hyperion, Change Management, and more.
Student Hub : hands-on skills, mentors, and a clear path into Oracle careers.
Oracle ACE Fireside : a masterclass in practical AI.
African-Chic Gala Dinner : a night to remember under an African cloud with a red lining.

Connection : Join the SAOUG WhatsApp Channel and follow SAOUG on LinkedIn and YouTube for replays, and 2026 Memberships, SIGs, news and events.
Continuity : Share your photos and takeaways with #SAOUGConference2025 and 'Spread the Red'.
Community : Leverage our 'Village' of exceptional people, share content and experiences, and continue to unlock business value.

Call for 2026 Speakers

To build on the momentum from SAOUG Conference 2025, we invite experienced thought leaders to submit their papers before 31 March 2026.

Call for 2026 Sponsors

CONFERENCE 2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
(breakdown of benefits available on request):

The SAOUG Conference operates on a self-funding finance model. To execute a professional event with a world-class agenda with global and local industry leaders, confirmation of sponsorship is due before 30 June 2026.