SAOUG Conference 2025: “Hello Africa” – Unlocking the Business Value of Next-Gen Cloud Technologies, Applications & AI

The South African Oracle User Group (SAOUG) is proud to announce its flagship annual event — the SAOUG Conference 2025, themed “Hello Africa: How to Unlock the Business Value of Next-Gen Cloud Technologies, Applications, and AI.” Scheduled for 9 to 11 November at Misty Hills Country Hotel & Spa near Johannesburg, the conference is the premier gathering for IT professionals across the continent.

According to Penelope Clarke, Chair of the SAOUG, “The SAOUG Conference has always been about more than just technology, it’s about creating a community where Oracle users, partners, and thought leaders can share knowledge, spark innovation, and shape the future together. With this year’s theme, ‘Hello Africa’, we are putting the spotlight on how cloud, applications, and AI are unlocking real business value for organisations across the continent.”

What’s on the Agenda?
This year’s multi-track program spans the full spectrum of Oracle’s ecosystem, featuring:

• Oracle Vision and Strategy sessions, including roadmap previews for Fusion, EBS, and JD Edwards
• AI-powered APEX, retrieval-augmented document querying, Open-Source platforms (MySQL, Linux, Virtualisation), and generative AI
• Deep dives into Business Intelligence, EPM, ERP, and Database/Application Development
• Focus areas including Compliance, ESG, Licensing, HCM, Change Management and Leadership, as well as Security and Risk Management
• A Customer Innovation Spotlight Panel showcasing practical case studies
• Key insights following Oracle AI World announcements

Student Hub: A First for the SAOUG
Day Two introduces the Student Hub, connecting students, graduates, and interns with tech leaders. Sessions will spotlight emerging technologies, innovation, and career-building insights in an interactive format.

Why Attend?
Delegates will gain:

• Strategic insight into Oracle’s future roadmap and enterprise architecture
• Practical learning from customer case studies and success stories
• Career access via networking with Oracle technologists, innovation leaders, and employers
• Comprehensive coverage, from AI and Open Source to governance and digital transformation

Who Should Attend?
The event calls on CEOs, CIOs, business and IT leaders, finance and EPM professionals, developers, architects, risk and compliance managers, analysts, data scientists, and tech-savvy students.

Speakers and Thought Leaders

Attendees can expect insights from Oracle executives, industry pioneers, and distinguished guests. Highlights include:

• Experts on Human-Centric AI for Government
• Product leaders presenting the future of Data, AI & AppDev
• Oracle technologists outlining roadmaps for EPM, ERP, and JD Edwards
• Innovation panelists delivering actionable case studies and strategies

Secure your seat before 30 September at Africa’s leading Oracle innovation conference: www.saoug.co.za

About the SAOUG

The South African Oracle User Group (SAOUG) is a professional, non-profit organisation led by a board of directors and volunteers. Serving as a neutral communication channel between Oracle Corporation, Oracle Partners, and Oracle Users, the SAOUG provides an objective platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address common challenges in leveraging Oracle technologies and applications.

As the driving force behind building a vibrant Oracle user ecosystem in Africa, SAOUG collaborates with Oracle Partners, customers, global Oracle User Groups, Oracle ACE affiliates, and thought leaders to stay ahead of technology trends and evolving end-user requirements.